Runesu Karuizawa Vacation Rental
Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.75 out of 5 (14 reviews). Guests praise this whole-cottage vacation rental on the highlands, about 5 minutes by car from Karuizawa Toy Kingdom, where you can choose from several cottages with different themes. They report that the kitchens are fully equipped with plenty of utensils, that each cottage has a terrace for barbecues, and that the large garden can be used for handheld fireworks, making for a private stay with just your family or group.
Kids Facilities
Bed-wetting mat
Bed-wetting mat
In-room amenities include a bed-wetting mat, along with 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 can come 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 may be used. They can be set off on soil or gravel, 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 is a collection of whole-cottage rentals in Tsumagoi village, Gunma. There are 7 cottages in 8 distinct styles, each with its own kitchen, bath and toilet. The covered terrace means you can barbecue whatever the weather, and handheld fireworks can be enjoyed in the cottage garden. Because each cottage stands on its own, families with children can settle in 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 required.
Rooms
This vacation rental in Tsumagoi village, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma, consists of cottages rented one group at a time. There are 7 cottages in 8 distinct styles: Ann and Karl each take 1 to 5 guests, while Grace is a large cottage for up to 15. Arrietty has its bedroom, a Japanese-style tatami room, right next to the living room, with futon bedding to sleep on, 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 is separate, you can relax without worrying about other guests. Some plans also offer child rates.
Dining
The cottages are equipped with a rice cooker, microwave, refrigerator, pots, and knives and cutting boards. Seasonings need to be brought with you. Barbecues take place on the covered terrace, so bad weather is not a problem. 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, with a toilet with a washing function, body soap and 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner provided. In Karl, the bath is the type you fill with hot water yourself. If you are bathing with a young child, it helps to allow extra time when getting ready.
Family-Friendly Features
In-room amenities include a bed-wetting mat. In the cottage garden, only handheld fireworks may be used. They can be set off on soil or gravel, 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 keep to 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; parking is free and requires no reservation. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom is about 3 minutes away by car at the shortest. In winter, Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort is about 20 minutes away by car.
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 required. |
| 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 required.
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 the children do fireworks at the cottage?
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Handheld fireworks only, on the soil or gravel in the cottage garden, and they must finish by 9 p.m. Aerial fireworks are not allowed, and fireworks may not be used on the covered terrace.
Can we still barbecue if it rains?
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Yes. Each cottage has a terrace where you can barbecue, and the terrace is covered, so the weather does not get in the way.
Can we bring our own barbecue equipment?
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For safety reasons, bringing your own barbecue equipment is generally not permitted; guests use the equipment provided by the property.
Can we cook for ourselves and prepare food for a baby?
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Yes. Every cottage has a kitchen, with a rice cooker, microwave, refrigerator, pots, and knives and cutting boards, so you can cook your own meals. Seasonings need to be brought with you.
How do we get there, and is there parking?
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It is about 40 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, about 15 minutes from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station via the Prince Land entrance, and about 25 minutes from Naka-Karuizawa Station via Route 145 and Onioshidashi Park. Parking is free and requires no reservation.
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