A Grande Auberge in the Forest

On 18 September 2026, the MICHELIN Guide announced its latest hotel distinctions worldwide, and The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota was selected for Two MICHELIN Keys for the second consecutive year.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our guests for their continued support.

Together with the local community, we will continue to strive to make The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota an even better place for our guests.

About the MICHELIN Key
The MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection features only properties that meet five universal criteria, and currently includes over 9,400 hotels worldwide. From among these hotels, the MICHELIN Key recognises those that offer particularly outstanding experiences, much as MICHELIN Stars do for restaurants.

In this year’s Japan selection, 398 hotels were included as of 25 September. Of these, 145 were selected as MICHELIN Key hotels: seven with Three MICHELIN Keys, 23 with Two MICHELIN Keys and 115 with One MICHELIN Key.

Five universal criteria
1 The hotel is an open door to the destination
2 Excellence in interior design and architecture
3 Quality and consistency in service, comfort and maintenance
4 Consistency between the level of experience and the price paid
5 Individuality, reflecting personality and authenticity

A review by Editor-in-Chief Joe Mackertich for Time Out UK.

Accommodation tax will be introduced in Nagano Prefecture for stays from 1 June 2026.

Starting Monday, April 27, 2026, the opening hours of the TAKIBI Lounge will change.

We are delighted to share that The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota has been awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2025, one of only three properties in Japan to receive an upgraded rating this year.

This distinction recognizes hotels that provide an exceptional stay — places of character and charm, with distinctive design and a deep sense of place that make every experience truly memorable.

Nestled in a tranquil 60,000-square-meter forest, The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota features 37 elegant guest rooms, including nine private villas, together with refined spaces such as the Takibi Lounge, Library Café, and Wellness Salon.
Its two restaurants showcase French and Italian cuisine inspired by the terroir of Shinshu, using carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Guided by the concept of “One Stay, One Full Course,” every detail of the hotel is designed to enrich each dish — and every moment — of your stay.

We are deeply grateful to our guests for their continued support and encouragement, which have made this honor possible.
Together with the local community, we will continue to refine our hospitality and strive to create an experience worthy of your highest expectations.

MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2025