Lighting that adds warmth to darkness and shadows
When it came to figuring out the appropriate lights for the place, the lighting designers walked the grounds with drawings and a customer's perspective. They thought that the darkness and light created by chipping away unnecessary lights would combine people, architecture, and nature.
"In Praise of Shadows"
In contrast to the Western way of thinking, which brightens up every corner of a room and eliminates shadows, the Japanese sense of aesthetics uses shading to make things stand out. The entire resort village is designed to bring this Praise of Shadows to life.
Add depth to the scenery of the resort village
In the nature-rich town of Karuizawa, the moon and stars cast their bright light upon the grounds. The exquisite harmony with the lights along the paths and buildings adds depth to the scenery of the resort village.
A hot spring relaxing in the light and darkness
The guest-exclusive meditation bath features a "space of light" to soothe the mind and a "space of no light" to resonate with calming sounds. Transitioning between light and no light allows one to experience the passage of time in a slow and tranquil manner.