Hotel Keyforest Hokuto

The team were warm, professional, and really accommodating about what we needed. They made our stay special. The whiskey bar was a nice extra, and the Keith Haring museum is curated wonderfully. Highly recommend.

Takaki, Mariko, and the rest of the team at Hotel Keyforest made our stay one we’ll never forget. They helped me arrange a marriage proposal, and everything went perfectly. Planning that in a foreign country was stressful, and I couldn’t have managed it without them. Honestly, I think they were even more invested and nervous about it going well than I was, lol. Their attention to detail, hospitality, and professionalism made that moment so special. Thank you, and we’ll see you again soon.

The rooms and views are lovely, and the staff are incredibly helpful, happy to arrange activities in the area. There’s plenty to do both indoors and out. It’s tucked away in Kobuchizawa and is a must for Keith Haring fans. It’s on the expensive side, with no dinner included, but there’s a steakhouse next door. With no traffic, it takes roughly 2 hours from Tokyo.

The rooms were gorgeous and spacious, with amazing mountain views, and we loved the whiskey bar on site. We were staying for two nights while visiting the nearby Hakushu distillery. It was our first time venturing outside Japan’s major cities, and we weren’t sure what to expect. To our surprise, this became one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at, even compared with some really great ones. The staff were very accommodating. When we wanted a different restaurant on our second night, they drove us there and back. We also loved the private hot springs and spa area, about a three-minute walk from the hotel. The Keith Haring Museum next door took us around 30 minutes to see, with lots of cool artwork. Such a great experience. We’d love to return!