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Non-smoking rooms
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Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful design
Friendly staff
Cons:
High price
Noise from the road

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The hotel was very clean, as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
10
Service was excellent with prompt replies to all emails.
Location
10
The property is located on a busy road, causing noise issues.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were described as comfortable and relaxing.
Amenities
10
Facilities like the public bathhouse were appreciated.
Value for Money
10
The price was criticized as being very expensive for the provided experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Limited food choices and lack of room service criticized.
Overall Experience
10
A mixed experience, with high points in service and cleanliness but significant drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Situated in Karuizawa, SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa offers 5-star accommodation with free bikes, a terrace, and a bar. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view, free WiFi, and elegant amenities. Some rooms even feature a kitchenette for added convenience.

Exceptional Services

This hotel boasts a concierge service and luggage storage space, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay for all guests. The attentive staff and top-notch services cater to every need, making your experience truly unforgettable.

Scenic Surroundings

Wake up to stunning garden views and indulge in an exquisite à la carte breakfast each morning. With Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park nearby and Karuizawa Station just a short distance away, SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE Karuizawa offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility.

To experience luxury and serenity in Karuizawa, book your stay at SHISHI-IWA-HOUSE today!

Important information:

Children aged 8 years and above are allowed in the following room types: SSH No.3 Tatami Suite and SSH No.3 Superior room.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 359 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
L
Lorraine • solo_traveller • us
6
Didn’t meet expectations
Pros:

Architecturally very cool. Love the shared spaces.

Cons:

They didn’t have all the extras that make a hotel in Japan five star. Stayed in better four stars.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
L
Li • couple • au
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
R
Rio • couple • jp
10
最高
Pros:

すごくお部屋がきれいだった

Cons:

お風呂のしきりがガラスとかだったらもっとよかった

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
Y
YUUKI • couple • jp
9
建築物と料理が最高でした。
Pros:

自然豊かで料理建築がよかったです

Cons:

テレビと冷蔵庫は部屋にほしかったです。
蜘蛛の巣が部屋に出来ていました。

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
J
JORDI • couple • es
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
C
Chomchada • solo_traveller • th
10
A beautifully designed sanctuary for anyone who loves architecture, quietness and the rare luxury of slowing down. It’s
Pros:

Absolutely one of the highlights of my many trips to Japan. The architecture and interiors are exceptional, but what made Shishi-Iwa House truly special was how peaceful and restorative the whole experience felt.

I stayed at House No.3, which was beautifully designed by Ryue Nishizawa, intimate and incredibly quiet — the perfect place to slow down, practise mindfulness and recharge after a very intense period of work. Guests can also walk between Houses No.1 and No.2 and experience Shigeru Ban’s wonderful architecture and beautifully designed communal spaces.

The restaurant at House No.2 was surprisingly excellent, with such a peaceful atmosphere that I could happily sit there with my journal for hours.

Most importantly, the staff at House No.3 were genuinely warm and thoughtful. Joe was especially helpful from the moment I arrived. One morning, I came back from a run with a broken shoe. The team actually lent me another pair so I could go out for the day — and even found glue and to repair my shoe! It’s a small story, but it says so much about the hospitality here.

Cons:

Very little! The only thing to be aware of is that the paths between the houses can be extremely dark and quiet at night. As a solo traveller, I felt slightly nervous walking between them after dark. I would recommend borrowing one of the lanterns provided by the hotel — it makes the walk much easier (and actually quite atmospheric!).

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
M
MADOKA • extended_group • jp
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
C
Chiahsin • couple • tw
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
C
Charlotte • couple • gb
10
Absolutely incredible
Pros:

The property and rooms are stunning. Best nights sleep we have had in ages. There are places to sit and have a cozy drink or play a game of cards like we did. Breakfast was lovely and good value. We didn’t have dinner at the hotel (although it looked amazing) and we ate down at the terrace which is a short taxi ride. All of the staff are so sweet and very happy to help with anything.

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
Y
Yu Wen • couple • tw
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
H
Hok man desmond • couple • hk
10
Pros:

新建成的酒店 日系格調非一般酒店可媲美

Cons:

近車路 不時有些嘈吵

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
E
Elena • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
K
KAZUYA • couple • jp
10
Pros:

施設がとても素敵で洗練されており、特別な気分になれます。
部屋に冷蔵庫が無いのがとても残念でした。夕飯はお腹がペコペコではなかったのでレストランでアラカルトで頼みましたが、コースとほとんど値段が変わらず残念でした。

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
Y
Yuki • couple • jp
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
N
Nowa • couple • us
9
Wonderful stay in Karuizawa
Pros:

Beautifully designed hotel with very courteous staff. The bar had excellent drinks, although we did not try any of the food here.

Cons:

The bath tub and shower situation was a little clunky. It looked beautiful, but it was hard to use as there was only a curtain separating the shower from the bedroom. I wish it were a little more walkable. We were able to walk to Harunire Terrace, but the walk back was quite dark and uncomfortable.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
H
Harshal • couple • hk
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
H
HIROSHI • couple • jp
10
Pros:

建築がとても素敵でした

Cons:

エアコンから水が漏れていました

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
D
Ding Xuan • couple • sg
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
L
Lachlan • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff were generous, warm and eager to help. The hotel itself is an architectural masterpiece across all buildings (1 to 3).
We loved our stay here.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
S
shota • couple • jp
2
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee