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.

Take a walk in the forest as a HOSHINOYA Karuizawa ‘Wild Plant Specialist’ conducts you on a hunt for wild herbs and wild vegetables finally showing themselves after the long wait for spring. Enjoy the bounty of the mountainside with cuisine whose ingredients you yourself have picked.

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.