Kitakaruizawa Blueberry YGH
Reference price as of September 17, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.22 out of 5 (93 reviews). Guests praise the handy location about 3 km from Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and the setting where children can play, with picture books, DVDs and play equipment in the garden. Families also rate the programs, including the claw machine, fireworks and stargazing, and the family-friendly touches such as the free toddler meals.
Kids Facilities
1,000 picture books, DVDs and a toy corner
1,000 picture books, DVDs and a toy corner
Inside there are around 1,000 picture books and children's books, a DVD player with around 1,000 DVDs, and a toy corner on the terrace. Parenting books and materials on the local area are also on the shelves, so children stay happily occupied even on rainy days.
- •Staying guests are free to use the picture books, DVDs and toys.
Large outdoor play equipment in the garden
Large outdoor play equipment in the garden
The spacious garden holds plenty of large outdoor play equipment for children, and they can play there freely before check-in and after checkout. At an elevation of 1,200 m, the highland setting stays cool through the summer.
Evening programs: claw machine, fireworks and stargazing
Evening programs: claw machine, fireworks and stargazing
From 8 p.m. there is a claw-machine contest where you can grab as many snacks as you like, free of charge, and free fireworks displays are held from June through September. For anyone who would like to join, there is a stargazing tour every night, along with guided tours such as a volcano experience.
- •The fireworks displays are held from June through September.
Free toddler meals and a bath in every room
Free toddler meals and a bath in every room
A toddler meal is prepared free of charge for preschool-age children. Every room has its own bath and toilet, so the family can bathe together without worrying about other guests. There is no onsen or communal bath on the property, and day-use onsen such as Kazawa Onsen can be found nearby.
- •Preschool-age children stay free of charge when co-sleeping without using a bed, with one child in a twin room and up to two in a triple or quad room as a guide.
- •A toddler meal is prepared free of charge.
- •Please let the hotel know if there is anything your family cannot eat because of allergies or for other reasons.
Bed guard and electric kettle available to borrow free of charge
Bed guard and electric kettle available to borrow free of charge
A bed guard and an electric hot-water kettle are available to borrow free of charge.
- •Numbers are limited.
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Overview
Kitakaruizawa Blueberry YGH is a youth guest house built specifically for families, set in Kitakaruizawa at an elevation of 1,200 m in Tsumagoi-mura, Gunma, with a bath and toilet in every room. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom is only about 3 km away, and inside there are around 1,000 picture books, around 1,000 DVDs and a toy corner on the terrace, while the garden holds large play equipment, so children have plenty of room to let loose. Toddler meals are free for preschool-age children, and co-sleeping is free as well. Family programs are generous too: a claw-machine contest in the evening, free fireworks displays from June through September, and a stargazing tour every night.
Kitakaruizawa Blueberry YGH (Youth Guest House) stands in the forest of Kitakaruizawa, at an elevation of 1,200 m in Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma. It is a youth hostel built specifically for families, with a bath and toilet in every room. The lobby has an open, high ceiling and a fireplace, and the guesthouse is a homey place that takes about 17 to 19 guests. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom is about 3 km away, and sights such as Asama Ranch, Onioshidashi Park and the Asama Volcano Museum are about 4 km away, making this a convenient base within Kitakaruizawa.
Indoor Spaces Where Children Can Play
Inside there are around 1,000 picture books and children's books, a DVD player with around 1,000 DVDs, and a toy corner on the terrace, so children stay happily occupied even on rainy days. The library also includes parenting books and materials on the local area. The garden is spacious, with plenty of large outdoor play equipment for children, and children can play there freely before check-in and after checkout.
Family Programs
From 8 p.m. there is a claw-machine contest where you can grab as many snacks as you like, free of charge, and free fireworks displays are held from June through September. A stargazing tour runs every night for anyone who would like to join, and guided tours such as a volcano experience are available as well. The manager has worked as a mountaineering, sightseeing and nature guide, and is happy to talk through your travel plans.
Rooms and Meals
The rooms are clean Western-style rooms, all with a bath and toilet and with heating and cooling (air conditioning and a fan heater), and both Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet connections are available. Preschool-age children stay free of charge when co-sleeping without using a bed, with one child in a twin room and up to two in a triple or quad room as a guide. A toddler meal is also prepared free of charge for preschool-age children. There are plans that come with admission tickets to Karuizawa Toy Kingdom.
Baths and the Surrounding Area
There is no onsen or communal bath on the property, so guests use the bath in their own room. Day-use onsen such as Kazawa Onsen can be found in the surrounding area. There is no pool.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1506-12 Kambara, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1524 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | By car: about 40 minutes from the Usui-Karuizawa IC, near the Kitakaruizawa intersection. By train and bus: from Karuizawa Station on the Nagano Shinkansen or Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station on the Agatsuma Line, take the bus and get off at the Kitakaruizawa stop, where pickup is available. |
| trainNearest station | Naka-Karuizawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 30 vehicles; microbuses and camper vans can park here too. |
| callPhone | +81-279-84-3338 |
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Reference price as of September 17, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Kitakaruizawa Blueberry YGH best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Kitakaruizawa Blueberry YGH?
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Parking: Free parking for 30 vehicles; microbuses and camper vans can park here too.
How do you get to Kitakaruizawa Blueberry YGH?
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By car: about 40 minutes from the Usui-Karuizawa IC, near the Kitakaruizawa intersection. By train and bus: from Karuizawa Station on the Nagano Shinkansen or Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station on the Agatsuma Line, take the bus and get off at the Kitakaruizawa stop, where pickup is available.
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