Karuizawa Prince
軽井沢プリンスホテルスキー場
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Karuizawa Prince is a ski resort in Nagano Prefecture, Chubu, Japan with 10 runs over 10 km and 215 m of vertical (940–1155 m). A one-day adult lift ticket costs ¥5,900. There is 1 onsen within 5.0 km. Nearby lodging runs about ¥12,540 a night. The nearest station is Karuizawa (Hokuriku Shinkansen).
36.3419, 138.6356 · Google Maps ↗
Nearest station: Karuizawa — Hokuriku Shinkansen. ~10 min walk / shuttle from Karuizawa stn
Karuizawa Prince base ticket office — map ↗
Assumed at resort base — verify on arrival
- Starbucks Coffee - Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza — 0.1 km
- Mikado Coffee Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Branch — 0.1 km
- ロクシタンカフェ 軽井沢プリンス・ショッピングプラザ店 — 0.1 km
- Ski-in from the Shinkansen station (earliest-opening resort in Japan)
- Dry, sunny climate
- Outlet mall at the base
- ♨ Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu — 5 km · Popular day-use onsen at Hoshino Area
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Common questions about Karuizawa Prince
Is Karuizawa Prince good for beginners?
Karuizawa Prince is a reasonable beginner choice — gentle/varied terrain and a ski-school base (our read). Confirm green-run coverage before booking.
Is Karuizawa Prince good for families?
Yes — Karuizawa Prince has the mix families want: places to stay, 1 onsen nearby and terrain across abilities (our read).
Does Karuizawa Prince get good powder?
Moderate — around 3.4 m a year (JMA normals); go for terrain/character over deep days.
Does Karuizawa Prince have an onsen?
Yes. There is 1 onsen recorded near Karuizawa Prince, including Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu (5 km).
How much is a lift ticket at Karuizawa Prince?
An adult one-day lift ticket at Karuizawa Prince is ¥5,900 (2024/25 season).
How do you get to Karuizawa Prince?
The nearest station is Karuizawa on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. ~10 min walk / shuttle from Karuizawa stn
How big is Karuizawa Prince?
Karuizawa Prince has 10 runs totalling 10 km, with 215 m of vertical.
How much does it cost to stay near Karuizawa Prince?
Lodging near Karuizawa Prince runs from about ¥5,316 a night, with a median of ¥12,540 across 28 priced properties.
Data recorded for Karuizawa Prince: terrain, price, access, onsen, dining, coffee, stay, features, official. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.
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