Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama
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Kids Facilities
Breeze in Plateau hot spring building
Breeze in Plateau hot spring building
For bathing, guests use Breeze in Plateau, the hot spring building attached to the hotel. According to the official information, it is about 1 minute from the hotel by monorail, with a dry sauna in the men's bath and a mist sauna in the women's bath. Ikyu.com's facility list records 2 communal baths and 2 open-air baths, all open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., with onsen water that is not free-flowing from the source and not cloudy (it is heated and has water added). The spring water is a sodium bicarbonate and chloride onsen (a hypotonic, neutral hot spring). Inside the hot spring building there is a spa offering aromatherapy treatments and a lounge you can use to relax after bathing.
- •The hot spring building's usage guidelines clearly ask guests wearing diapers to refrain from using it. Children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) cannot use the communal baths or open-air baths, and bathe in the guest room bathroom instead.
- •There are no private-hire baths (Ikyu.com's facility list marks private-hire baths as not available). There are also no rooms with an open-air bath, no free-flowing source water and no ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna).
- •The spring water is listed not as a simple onsen but as a sodium bicarbonate and chloride onsen (a hypotonic, neutral hot spring).
- •Nothing is published about baby beds or changing tables in the changing rooms, or about baby baths, baby chairs or low-irritant baby soap in the baths, so please confirm in advance.
- •There is no pool, indoors or outdoors. The official FAQ also clearly answers "Can children use the pool on their own?" with "There is no pool."
- •You travel to the hot spring building from the hotel by monorail. Whether you can take a stroller is not stated, so please check with the hotel if you need to.
- •From age 7, boys use the men's bath and girls use the women's bath.
Dining Bloom
Dining Bloom
Meals are served at the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, Dining Bloom, which looks out at Mount Asama through 9-meter panoramic windows. It is open for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. (last order 9:30 a.m.), lunch and teatime from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last order 2:30 p.m.) and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last order 8:30 p.m.). Breakfast is a Western and Japanese buffet, with omelets cooked by the chef in front of you and pizza baked in the restaurant's own pizza oven. Dinner is based on a Western course, and some plans let you choose the Japanese Asama Gozen set meal instead.
- •According to the official FAQ, a children's menu is available at dinner only. Please confirm the content, eligible ages and price.
- •The official restaurant information lists breakfast at 4,000 yen for adults and 2,800 yen for children aged 6 to 11.
- •For staying guests, breakfast is free for children aged 0 to 3 and charged separately for ages 4 to 5. Please confirm the breakfast price for ages 4 to 5 when booking.
- •The restaurant has private rooms, and private-room plans (with a French course) are offered for okuizome (a baby's first-meal celebration) and a first meeting between two families. Whether regular breakfast or dinner can be taken in a private room is not stated, so please confirm.
- •Room service covers breakfast only, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; lunch and dinner are not available.
- •Nothing is published about providing baby food, bringing your own or having it warmed, and no information is given on milk or formula preparation, so please confirm in advance.
- •Nothing is published about children's tableware or bibs, so please confirm in advance.
- •The official news section has a page titled "To guests with food allergies," but whether and how allergies can be accommodated is not stated, so please confirm in advance.
- •Prices include consumption tax, and a 13% service charge is added when you pay.
Guest room equipment and cribs
Guest room equipment and cribs
On cribs, the official FAQ says: "Yes, we have them. Numbers are limited, so if you would like one, please contact us in advance." Room amenities and equipment include slippers, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, facial soap, a toothbrush, a shower cap, a hairbrush, a nightgown, a TV, a telephone, an electric hot-water kettle, a tea set, a refrigerator, a hair dryer, a reading lamp, bath salts and a safe (some items differ by room type). Items such as CD players are also available to borrow, in limited numbers.
- •Cribs are limited in number, so contact the hotel in advance if you would like one (this applies across the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel).
- •Nothing is published about borrowing a baby futon, bed guards (fall-prevention rails), a baby bath, a diaper bin, a baby chair or bouncer, a stroller or an air purifier, so please confirm in advance. Humidifiers are available to borrow.
- •There is an electric hot-water kettle, but no formula-preparation kettle or baby-bottle sterilizer is mentioned.
- •Nothing is published about a nursing room or a formula-preparation space in the building.
- •The 120 cm-wide beds are 55 cm high, and the family room's sofa beds are 48 cm high. No room type has low beds.
- •All rooms are non-smoking, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
- •There is a convenience shop and a boutique in the building. The official FAQ gives the convenience shop's hours as 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. but also states that the convenience shop is open 24 hours; because these conflict, please confirm before planning to use it at night.
- •The hotel can be used in a wheelchair, and there is a universal toilet on the 2nd floor (there are no wheelchair-accessible guest rooms).
- •Checkout can be extended for a fee depending on availability on the day, and you will be told at check-in.
No play equipment or play areas for children on the grounds
No play equipment or play areas for children on the grounds
Nothing is published about a playroom, an outdoor play structure or any other play area in the building or on the grounds. The official website introduces Mori no Sanpomichi (Forest Walking Path), a walking trail about 850 m around, along with the Negai no Oka (Hill of Wishes) photo spot along it, and recommends spending time walking and enjoying Karuizawa's nature and scenery. The Karuizawa Asama Golf Course adjoins the hotel, and it is a golf course played in twosomes.
- •Nothing is published about an indoor playroom or outdoor play equipment and athletic courses, so please confirm in advance.
- •The official FAQ clearly states that there is no childcare facility, and Ikyu.com's facility list also marks childcare service as not available.
- •The official website has a page for a "nature experience program," but its content, eligible ages and schedule are not stated, so please confirm in advance.
- •The group's Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is officially given as "about 25 minutes by car from the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel under normal conditions." If snow play or skiing is your aim, allow for the travel time.
- •In summer (July to September), there are stay plans that include two 1,000-yen Enjoy Tickets per person, which can be used for activities on the hotel grounds and at partner sightseeing facilities. However, no shuttle is provided, and the eligible facilities and the number of tickets needed vary by facility.
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Overview
Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama is a membership resort hotel set within one section of the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel in Karuizawa, Nagano. It is normally open only to members and their guests, but limited "trial stay" plans let the general public book through the official website as well as Rakuten Travel and Ikyu.com. Rooms are 30 sq m twins and 60 sq m family rooms with a separate bedroom and living room, sleeping 4. The hot spring building attached to the hotel has communal baths, open-air baths and saunas. The room charge is free for children under 6, and children aged 0 to 5 who have not yet started elementary school can stay by co-sleeping. There is no pool, playroom or childcare service.
Staying at a Membership Resort on a "Trial Stay"
Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama is a membership resort hotel set within one section of the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel in Minami-Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Nagano. Prince Vacation Club is explained as "accommodation available only to those who hold a membership and their guests," so it normally cannot be booked by the general public. There is, however, a limited plan titled "a trial stay at a membership resort hotel," which you can book through the official website as well as Rakuten Travel and Ikyu.com. The trial stay plan includes playing the adjoining Karuizawa Asama Golf Course at the same rate as the member discount, use of the members-only lounge, and use of the hot spring building's lounge as a place to relax after bathing. The lounges mainly serve alcoholic drinks and are not play spaces for children.
Rooms
According to the official room list, this property has two room types. The family room is 60 sq m (plus a 6.9 sq m terrace) with a separate bedroom and living room, sleeps 4, and has two beds 120 cm wide and two sofa beds. The twin room is 30 sq m with two beds 120 cm wide, and only some of these rooms can take up to 3 guests using an extra bed. Rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The beds are 55 cm high, so they are not low beds. Every room has a balcony looking straight out at Mount Asama, all rooms are non-smoking, and Wi-Fi is available. Note that Prince Vacation Club Villa Karuizawa Asama, on the same grounds, consists of detached houses with Japanese-style tatami rooms and a dining kitchen, but it is a separate property.
Baths
For bathing, guests use Breeze in Plateau, the hot spring building attached to the hotel. It is about 1 minute from the hotel by monorail, with a dry sauna in the men's bath and a mist sauna in the women's bath. Ikyu.com's facility list records 2 communal baths and 2 open-air baths, all open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., with onsen water that is not free-flowing from the source (it is heated and has water added). The spring water is a sodium bicarbonate and chloride onsen (a hypotonic, neutral hot spring), not a simple onsen. There are no private-hire baths and no rooms with an open-air bath, and there is no pool, indoors or outdoors. The hot spring building's usage guidelines clearly ask guests wearing diapers to refrain from using it, so children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) cannot use the communal baths or open-air baths; in that case, they bathe in the guest room bathroom instead. Children aged 7 and over use the bath for their own gender.
Dining
Meals are served at the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, Dining Bloom. Breakfast is a Western and Japanese buffet, and for dinner there is a Western course, plus plans that let you choose the Japanese Asama Gozen set meal instead. The official restaurant information lists breakfast at 4,000 yen for adults and 2,800 yen for ages 6 to 11. For staying guests, breakfast is free for children aged 0 to 3 and charged separately for ages 4 to 5, so please confirm the breakfast price for ages 4 to 5 when booking. According to the official FAQ, a children's menu is available at dinner only. The restaurant has private rooms, and private-room plans are offered for occasions such as okuizome (a baby's first-meal celebration) and a first meeting between two families. Room service covers breakfast only, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Nothing is published about baby food or children's tableware.
Before You Stay with Children
On cribs, the official FAQ says: "Yes, we have them. Numbers are limited, so if you would like one, please contact us in advance." On the other hand, the hotel clearly states that it has neither a childcare facility nor a pool, and nothing is published about a playroom, indoor or outdoor play areas, a nursing room, or the loan of strollers, baby baths or diaper bins. The group's Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is officially given as "about 25 minutes by car from the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel under normal conditions," so allow for the travel time if snow play or skiing is your aim. This is not the place if you expect on-site facilities for children to play in, but for an unhurried stay making the most of the hot spring building and the spacious rooms, the free room charge for children under 6 and the co-sleeping option are easy conditions to work with.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | Hocchi Minami-Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0113 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 7 km (about 12 minutes by car) from the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. A free shuttle bus runs between the hotel and the south exit of Karuizawa Station; please contact the hotel for the timetable and boarding point. By car, it is about 5 km (about 6 minutes) from the Usui-Karuizawa I.C. on the Joshinetsu Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Karuizawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Outdoor parking for 136 vehicles, free for staying guests with no reservation needed. There is no valet service. For special vehicles, please contact the hotel in advance. |
| callPhone | +81-267-48-0001 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.princehotels.co.jp/asama/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 1, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama 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.
Does Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama?
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Parking: Outdoor parking for 136 vehicles, free for staying guests with no reservation needed. There is no valet service. For special vehicles, please contact the hotel in advance.
How do you get to Prince Vacation Club Karuizawa Asama?
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About 7 km (about 12 minutes by car) from the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. A free shuttle bus runs between the hotel and the south exit of Karuizawa Station; please contact the hotel for the timetable and boarding point. By car, it is about 5 km (about 6 minutes) from the Usui-Karuizawa I.C. on the Joshinetsu Expressway.
How much does it cost for a child to stay?
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For children under 6, the room charge is free. Children aged 6 and over pay the same rate as adults.
What time is check-in?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. If you will arrive much later than planned, please let the hotel know in advance.
Can we extend our checkout?
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Checkout can be extended for a fee, depending on availability on the day. You will be told at check-in whether it is possible.
Are there non-smoking rooms?
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All rooms are non-smoking, so families with children can stay without worrying about smoke.
What does it cost for a child under 6 to co-sleep with us?
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Children aged 0 to 5 can stay by co-sleeping, with no room charge. However, a charge applies if a child aged 4 or over needs meals. Breakfast is free for ages 0 to 3 and charged separately for ages 4 to 5, so please confirm the price when booking. Children aged 6 and over pay the same rate as adults.
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