Hoshino Resorts' 2026 Golden Week Strategy Part 2: Still Possible! Proposing "Short, Close, Cheap" Stays to Ditch High Fuel Costs and Crowds

2026 is a year of many holidays, with over 8 sets of 3-day weekends throughout the year. The second installment of Hoshino Resorts' 'Holiday Strategy Series' is the 'Golden Week (GW) Edition,' which can extend up to 12 consecutive days. This year, due to soaring fuel surcharges, 'short, close, and cheap' travel is predicted to be popular. However, with nationwide crowds anticipated, many people feel pressure to travel far simply because it's a long holiday. Therefore, Hoshino Resorts proposes 'short, close, and cheap' stays that avoid travel fatigue and the stress of crowds, allowing guests to enjoy high-quality experiences in nearby locations. We introduce carefully selected facilities to smartly and elegantly conquer this year's GW, including 'Oshi-katsu/staycations' in surprisingly popular urban spots, and 'retreats' in nature easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

### Background: Why "Short, Close, Cheap" for the 2026 GW? The 2026 GW is a major holiday period, potentially lasting up to 12 consecutive days due to the calendar alignment. However, soaring fuel and accommodation costs, along with inbound tourism, are expected to cause widespread congestion across the country. Amidst this, there's a predicted surge in demand for "Taipa-focused 'short, close, and cheap' stays" where the saved cost and time from minimizing transportation expenses and travel stress are invested in the 'quality of stay.' Letting go of the pressure to travel far and enjoying 'staycations' or 'Oshi-katsu' in urban areas, this style of smart and high-quality refreshment nearby is becoming the new norm.

### I. [Classic Edition] Quick Trip from the Tokyo Area! Reset Mind and Body in Nature While wanting to refresh in the classic "nature/resort" style during GW, the thought of long traffic jams and crowds on the way can be daunting. For this GW, choose locations in the Kanto region with less travel stress, and smartly conquer your holiday with styles that don't overexert, such as 'day trips,' 'stress-free superb views,' or 'comfortable hiking.'

### 1. Karuizawa Hoshino Area / Harunire Terrace (Nagano Prefecture) **[Conquer a Smart Trip Without Traffic Jams] A Chic Day Trip to Karuizawa in Just 60 Minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen! A Car-Free Adult Day Trip to Karuizawa.**