Spring comes slowly to the mountain village(HOSHINOYA), and then vegetation comes instantly awake. The beautiful flowers of the mountains and fields change from one day to the next. Come and look in the Karuizawa spring for the flower you will only see that one day.

Presenting the new 'Veggie Beauty' program: the gentle ingredients and vegetables for a beautiful and healthy you – have it all, have it whole. Yukishita vegetables, vegetables grown underneath the piles of snow, full of the smell of the bountiful earth and rich in nutrients, are creations of the harsh cold winters of Karuizawa.

Gallop through the national forests with a spectacular view of Mt. Asama. HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is now offering a horseback riding experience at one of the best riding environments in Japan, the Asama Trekking. Even beginners can fully enjoy the time away from the daily grind in the grand nature.

A special program to leave the daily grind and worries behind to get reconnected with yourself. Spring days in Karuizawa is filled with the sound of wild birds and the flowing rivers. Tune yourself to the natural sounds as you follow the traditional Indian yoga teachings the HOHINOYA way through the experience of Danshari (Dan: refusal – Sha: disposal – Ri: separation).

As the long winter of Shinshu comes to an end, new leaves start to sprout, marking the beginning of spring. The warm sunlight brings out the soft lotus leaves by the water, as well as the buds of the fuki plant. The late arrival of spring in Karuizawa produces plenty of seasonal ingredients such as wild plants, rare wild mushrooms and edible wild flowers – after being personally hand picked by the chef, are woven into exquisite dishes.

Saké has accompanied the Japanese people through history from ancient times.We have special two-night stay program with special spa treatment which uses premium “sake” to rejuvenate your skin.

To those who would spend a day wandering in the village, we suggest our box lunch, overflowing with the bounties of spring. A HOSHINOYA traditional box lunch, looking out over the peaceful scenery in the gentle sunlight, is the perfect complement to your excursion.