Karuizawa Log Hotel Shiozawa No Mori

Stayed on a weekday with the recommended room plan. The room was in a log house with two rooms in one building, and there was no one next door, so there was no noise like in the reviews. The first floor is divided into a living room, washroom, bathroom, and toilet, and the second floor is a bedroom. There are two bedrooms on the second floor, so it seems like a good place to invite friends and family. For dinner, make a reservation for BBQ in advance. The amount was sufficient, with a total of 300g of meat and mushrooms and vegetables per person. It's a little dark on the terrace, so it's best to start when it's bright. The staff will take care of setting up and cleaning up. The breakfast bread was as expected, browned, moist and delicious on the inside. It doesn't feel like staying in a hotel, but rather like a cottage or vacation rental, so you don't feel like there's a staff member, and it's a place to enjoy casually. The location is at the back of a narrow alley, surrounded by nature. If you are concerned about insects, a one-push insecticide is best. Please use it as soon as it arrives. I have traveled to the deserts of Africa and the jungles of Southeast Asia several times in the past, and it has been very effective in all places. A friend who has traveled to over 150 countries also recommends this method.