Runesu Karuizawa Vacation Rental
Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.75 out of 5 (14 reviews), a high score. This whole-cottage vacation rental stands in the highlands about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, with several cottages on different themes to choose from. Guests praise the fully equipped kitchens with plenty of utensils, the barbecues on each cottage's terrace, the handheld fireworks in the spacious garden, and a private stay for just your family or group.
Kids Facilities
Bed-wetting mat
Bed-wetting mat
Along with a bed-wetting mat, the in-room amenities include 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, body soap, hand soap and a toothbrush set. Bath towels, face towels and yukata are also available to borrow, so you are well prepared for a stay with young children.
Light-meal set (juice instead of coffee for children)
Light-meal set (juice instead of coffee for children)
The light-meal set, a paid option, is placed in your cottage before check-in so you can enjoy it whenever you like the next morning. Children of elementary school age and under are given juice instead of coffee. The price is 880 yen per person.
Handheld fireworks in the garden
Handheld fireworks in the garden
In the cottage garden, only handheld fireworks are allowed. They can be used anywhere with soil or gravel underfoot, and must finish by 9 p.m. Aerial fireworks are prohibited because of the fire risk.
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Overview
Runesu Karuizawa Vacation Rental offers whole-cottage rentals in Tsumagoi village, Gunma. There are 7 distinctive cottages in 8 styles, and each has its own kitchen, bath and toilet. Barbecues take place on a covered terrace, so the weather is not a worry, and handheld fireworks can be enjoyed in the cottage garden. Because every cottage stands on its own, families with children can relax without worrying about other guests, and some plans offer child rates. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom is about 3 minutes away by car, and parking is free with no reservation needed.
Rooms
This vacation rental in Tsumagoi village, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma, is made up of cottages rented whole to one group at a time. There are 7 distinctive cottages in 8 styles. Ann and Karl each take 1 to 5 guests, while Grace is a large cottage for up to 15. In Arrietty, the bedroom is a Japanese-style tatami room right next to the living room, set up for sleeping on futons, which makes it easy to use with small children. Every cottage has a kitchen, so you can cook for yourselves as you please. Because each cottage stands on its own, you can relax without worrying about other guests. Some plans also offer child rates.
Dining
The cottages are equipped with cooking tools including a rice cooker, a microwave, a refrigerator, pots, and knives and cutting boards. You need to bring your own seasonings. Barbecues take place on the covered terrace, so you can enjoy them whatever the weather. The light-meal set, a paid option, is placed in your cottage before check-in so you can enjoy it whenever you like the next morning. Children of elementary school age and under are given juice instead of coffee.
Baths
Each cottage has its own bath and toilet; the toilet has a washing function, and body soap and 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner are provided. In Karl, you fill the bathtub with hot water yourself. If you are bathing with a young child, allowing plenty of time to get ready makes things easier.
Family-Friendly Features
In-room amenities include a bed-wetting mat. In the cottage garden, only handheld fireworks are allowed. They can be used anywhere with soil or gravel underfoot, and must finish by 9 p.m. Aerial fireworks are prohibited because of the fire risk. With a cottage to yourselves and a kitchen to use, you can go at your children's own pace without worrying about anyone else.
Access
The property is about 55 minutes by car from Usui-Karuizawa IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway, and about 1 hour 35 minutes by car from Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. There are 15 parking spaces at the front office, plus parking at each cottage, all free and with no reservation needed. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom is as little as about 3 minutes away by car. In winter, Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort is about 20 minutes away by car. Checkout can be extended until 12 p.m. at the latest, but only when no other guests are checking in next.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1902-10 Kanbara Oninosensui, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1402 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 40 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. About 15 minutes by car from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station via the Prince Land entrance. About 25 minutes by car from Naka-Karuizawa Station via Route 145 and Onioshidashi Park. |
| trainNearest station | Manza-Kazawaguchi Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available, free of charge and with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-279-86-4500 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.runesu.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Runesu Karuizawa Vacation Rental 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 Runesu Karuizawa Vacation Rental?
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Parking: Parking is available, free of charge and with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Runesu Karuizawa Vacation Rental?
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About 40 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen. About 15 minutes by car from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station via the Prince Land entrance. About 25 minutes by car from Naka-Karuizawa Station via Route 145 and Onioshidashi Park.
Can we set off fireworks at the cottage?
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Handheld fireworks only, used on soil or gravel in the cottage garden until 9 p.m. Aerial fireworks are not allowed, and fireworks cannot be used on the covered terrace.
Can we barbecue on rainy or bad-weather days?
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Barbecues take place on each cottage's terrace, and the terrace is covered, so you can enjoy them whatever the weather.
Can we bring our own barbecue equipment?
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For safety reasons, bringing and using your own barbecue equipment is generally not allowed; guests use the property's equipment.
Is smoking allowed indoors?
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All indoor areas are non-smoking. Guests are asked to smoke on the terrace.
Can we visit for the day only?
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There is no day-use option; use is charged at the same rate and for the same hours as an overnight stay. Only staying guests may use the cottages and the grounds.
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