Aerial view of HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, the birthplace of Hoshino Resorts, will offer five autumn experiences from September 1 to November 30, 2026. These include an in-room breakfast with a panoramic view of the red-tinted property and the golden forest, and the nighttime “Forest-Side Cafe & Bar,” illuminated by fire baskets and moonlight. Guests can enjoy “front-row seats” to autumn that are only available this time of year, experiencing Karuizawa’s fall through all five senses with offerings such as Shinshu Fermented Steamed Delicacies at the Tanada Lounge and morning stretch sessions in the crisp air.
Background
When autumn arrives, the maple trees throughout the property turn a vivid red, creating a striking contrast with the golden larches in the adjacent national “Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest.” The crisp air and rich flavors of Shinshu, which welcomes the harvest season, heighten the five senses and help bring mind and body into healthy alignment. Alongside this landscape, which delicately reflects the changing beauty of nature, thoughtfully curated experiences encourage guests to quietly reconnect with their own sensibilities.
1. Capturing the Autumn Scenery: "Autumn Foliage Sketching"
Guests can capture the fleeting moments of deepening autumn on paper. With a sketchbook and colored pencils in delicate traditional Japanese hues, they stroll through vibrant forests and along the water’s edge. By focusing on the ever-changing colors of the foliage and immersing themselves in the creative process, guests can refine and sharpen their senses.
Period: September 1 – November 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Price: Free
Reservation: Not required
Autumn Tanada Lounge 
Autumn Foliage Sketching
2. Savor Local Autumn Flavors at the Terraced Fields: Shinshu Fermented Steamed Delicacies (Shinshu Hakko Seiro)
At the Tanada Lounge, guests enjoy Shinshu’s fermentation culture and autumn delicacies along with sweeping views of the surrounding foliage. Combining the wisdom of fermentation nurtured in Shinshu with seasonal ingredients—such as matsutake mushrooms, venison, chestnuts, and persimmons—this special lunch offers a luxurious way to nourish and rebalance mind and body. Seated at a premium spot enveloped by a carpet of fallen leaves, guests spend an elegant midday amid the colors of autumn.
Period: September 1 – November 30, 2026
Time: From 13:00
Price: 15,000 JPY per person (tax and service charge included)
Reservation: Required at least 5 days in advance on the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyakaruizawa/dining/)
Notes: Menu items and ingredients may change depending on availability.
Shinshu Fermented Steamed Delicacies
3. Experience the Mystery and Silence of the Night Forest: “Forest-Side Cafe & Bar”
At the “Forest-Side Cafe & Bar,” surrounded by trees and blending into the natural landscape, guests enjoy a relaxing time by a quiet pond on the brink of winter ice, feeling the warmth of a wood-burning stove. Under the increasingly clear autumn night sky, where the moon and stars shine more vividly, guests can savor cocktails inspired by the celestial view alongside carefully selected alcoholic beverages.
Period: September 1 – November 30, 2026
Time: 20:00 – 23:00
Price: Varies by order
Reservation: Accepted until 20:00 on the same day via the official website 
Moments at Forest-Side Cafe & Bar
4. In-Room Breakfast Amid Crimson and Gold: Attuning Mind and Body
Guests can enjoy breakfast on the terrace of their room while gazing at the red-tinted foliage on the property and the golden larches of the Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest. With autumn ingredients at their seasonal peak and the crisp morning air, the body awakens from within and mind and body gradually come into harmony. This is a luxurious way to privately “monopolize” the autumn landscape.
Period: October 25 – November 10, 2026
Time: 7:15 – 10:30
Price: 4,235 JPY per person (tax and service charge included)
Reservation: Accepted until the previous day via the official website
Notes: The peak foliage period may vary depending on climate conditions.
Breakfast at the terrace in Yamaroji room
5. Morning Stretches Surrounded by Autumn Leaves
Through HOSHINOYA Karuizawa’s original stretching program incorporating abdominal breathing, guests slowly inhale the crisp autumn air and mindfully stretch their entire body, becoming aware of physical sensations often overlooked in daily life. Surrounded by foliage, synchronizing breath and movement naturally calms the mind and helps guests feel both mind and body gently awaken.
Period: September 1 – November 30, 2026
Time: From 8:00 / From 8:45 (Held twice in total)
Price: Free
Reservation: Accepted until 19:00 on the previous day on the official website 
Morning Stretch Session
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
Located at the foot of the Karuizawa Bird Sanctuary, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a village-style resort where guests stay in detached pavilions surrounding a cascading stream. Private terraces allow guests to feel the shifting seasons and the vibrant nature of the Karuizawa forest. This is a destination designed for long-term stays, offering a true sense of respite.
Address: Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Nagano 389-0194
Phone: +81-50-3134-8092 (HOSHINOYA Reservation Center)
Total Rooms: 77 rooms / Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00
Price: Starting from 170,000 JPY per night (Per room, tax and service charge included, meals excluded)
Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from JR Karuizawa Station, approximately 40 minutes by car from the Usui-Karuizawa Interchange
Opening Date: July 20, 2005
About HOSHINOYA Brand
Luxury hotel embodying the true characteristics of land, history, and culture
HOSHINOYA is an accommodation with distinct themes, conceptualized from each location's land, history, and culture. Woven into these distinct themes is our attention to detail in every aspect from the design to hospitality; contributing to the creation of a one-of-a-kind world of HOSHINOYA. The brand celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 and is set to expand with the openings of HOSHINOYA Nara Prison in 2026 and HOSHINOYA Asuka in 2027. Enrich the heart with the epiphanies of travel through a unique stay experience.
About Hoshino Resorts
Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 70 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand "HOSHINOYA", hot spring ryokan brand "KAI", countryside resort hotel brand "RISONARE", city tourism hotel brand "OMO", free-spirited hotel brand "BEB",mountain hotel brand "LUCY" or other unique lodgings.
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