Care to learn more about healthy diet and the environment? Or to join our gardener for a tour of our grounds? They're all yours to enjoy! Our young guests always remember the summer spakler fireworks, and everyone enjoys the Japanese summer stalls.

When Ayu (sweetfish) season opens, the Japanese hear summer knocking at their doors. The savory aroma and slightly tart flavor in our Ayu Special Dinner comes direct from the limpid waters of the Chikuma, Japan's longest river. Its path through beautiful surroundings further enhances summer's welcome flavors.

Said to be one of the three largest in Japan, the Karuizawa Bird Sanctuary
is home to a multitude of our feathered friends, including some species
rarely seen. Reference of Birds and flowers

Leave the madding crowd far behind and exercise all five senses
in forest. A variety of tours are available, so experience the natural wonders of Karuizawa with the Picchio Wildlife Research Center.

The special sojourn program is to relieve accumulated fatigue and stress through a combination of vigorous exercise and soothing spa treatment. Invigorate yourself with outdoor activities very different from your everyday routine.

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