Karuizawa Tsukimi Festival
In Karuizawa, nestled at an altitude of 1,000 meters, you can behold an exceptionally radiant moon in the clear autumn air. In this region of long winters, our predecessor, Hoshino Onsen Ryokan, cherished the tradition of moon viewing as the last recreational pursuit of the year. We proudly carry on this elegant experience, offering you enchanting autumn evenings.
Six Moon Banquets
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa, with its diverse landscapes featuring Tanada, gentle hills, and expansive terraces, offers exclusive moon-viewing seats meticulously arranged to align with the lunar phases. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the ephemeral beauty of the moon, unique to that specific day and moment.
<Full Moon> Original Dumplings
We are hosting a full moon banquet in an ethereal setting, quietly illuminated by the full moon's glow. Delight your senses with our original dumplings, where a full moon crafted from apple paste emerges from "clouds" of gyuhi. This allows you to savor the moon's beauty with both your eyes and palate.
Period | September 5 - 10 October 4 - 8 November 2 - 6 |
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Prices | Free |
Reservation | Not required |
<Waning Gibbous>
During this period, the moon rises later, past its full phase, inspiring the Japanese term "Imachi-zuki" (Sit-wait moon). In homage, we present exclusive moon-viewing seating on a frozen surface. Here, amidst the forest where moonlight illuminates the ice and casts mystical shadows on the trees, you can savor exquisite herb-infused cocktails.
Period | October 9 - 12 November 2 - 6 |
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Prices | ¥1,240 for 1drink (excludes tax and 10% service charge) |
Reservation | Reservations required |
<Waning Moon> Evening drink
The "Waning Moon" quietly appears in the late hours, enveloped in stillness. In the tranquil ambiance of your room, gently illuminated by moonlight, we will serve local autumn sake paired with steamed buns featuring the deep flavors of local miso and hana-mame beans.
Period | September 11 - 17 October 13 - 16 November 11 - 14 |
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Prices | Free |
Reservation | Reservations required. |
<Dawn moon>Lunar phase Coffee
The "Waning Crescent Moon" lingers in the pre-dawn sky. At the Terraced Rice Field Lounge, we offer our original "Lunar Phase Coffee," a richly aromatic blend to be savored under the clear blue morning sky, alongside the white moon still visible above.
Period | September 18 - 21 October 17 - 20 November 15 - 18 |
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Prices | Free |
Reservation | Reservations required. |
<Crescent Moon> Concert
The crescent moon, appearing in the western sky at dusk and vanishing by nightfall, has long been considered a symbol of good fortune due to its fleeting beauty. We are specially opening a small hill bathed in moonlight to host a unique concert beneath its gentle glow.
Period | September 22 - 27 October 21 - 26 November 19 - 24 |
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Prices | Free |
Reservation | Not required |
<First Quarter Moon> Stretch
The waxing First Quarter Moon, approaching its fullness, embodies a quality of replenishment which can sometimes lead to heightened physical and mental tension. On a moonlit hill, gently illuminated by its glow, you can engage in pre-sleep stretches to calmly release any accumulated tension.
Period | September 28 - October 3 October 27 - November 1 November 25 - 30 |
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Prices | Free |
Reservation | Reservations required |
Savor Autumn Sake
Tsukino Bishu
Shinshu, a renowned sake region blessed with pristine mountain spring water, offers an abundance of exquisite autumnal sakes. Under the tranquil moonlight, you can savor highly aromatic seasonal selections, meticulously chosen from approximately 30 local breweries.
Period | September 5 - November 30 ・Held nightly throughout the period. |
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Prices | Free |
Reservation | Not required |