Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, which opened in 5, is located in a perfect location, 10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station and 2022 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa IC. The hotel inherits the history and culture of Karuizawa, which has long been loved as a vacation resort area, and is already gaining popularity as a hotel that provides true peace and quiet time. A new plan has been created that explores local experiences that emphasize local contribution and cooperation with the local community, and offers the pleasure of visiting Karuizawa in winter.

One of the charms of Karuizawa in winter is its quiet time. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Asama, the prestigious golf course "Karuizawa Golf Club", where Jiro Shirasu once served as chairman, is located behind the hotel, and the Yagasaki River flows beside the hotel grounds. There is nothing more luxurious than being surrounded by nature, where you can feel the tranquility and the changing seasons.

Here, right in front of the hotel entrance, there is a fireplace that provides warmth and peace during winter. the temperature starts to drop11From Monday to early spring, a fire is lit to welcome customers. This lobby lounge transforms into a bar on weekends only (every Friday, Saturday, and public holidays). Enjoying photo-perfect cocktails and mocktails, such as cocktails made by mixologists using a variety of vegetables and fruits, and matcha dessert cocktails, while warming yourself by the fireplace is a fun experience unique to Hotel Indigo Karuizawa.

Workshops and in-house art tours will begin this winter, making your time at the hotel even more fulfilling. The workshop will be ``HARNN Soap Carving'' using fragrant soap from ``HARNN''. It is a special experience where you can lose track of time and immerse yourself in the work.

Of course, we must not forget the many delicious dishes. At the all-day dining restaurant ``KAGARIBI,'' you can enjoy original Italian dishes cooked on a wood-fired grill, including vegetables grown in Karuizawa and Shinshu beef. Fresh vegetables and meat grilled over a wood fire have a concentrated flavor and a fragrant wood aroma. There are courses that incorporate seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy the unique winter scenery of Karuizawa

If you have taken the time to visit Karuizawa, it would be a good idea to use the hotel as a base to explore the surrounding area. In the surrounding area, you can also visit ``St. Paul's Catholic Church,'' where you can enjoy the fresh scenery of Karuizawa in the quiet winter, which is different from Karuizawa in the summer, and ``Kumoba Pond,'' where the silver world is reflected on the surface of the lake when it snows. .

If you want to go further, we recommend Komoro Distillery, which opened in July 2023. Recently, Japanese whiskey has been attracting attention around the world, and this distillery was selected as one of the ``XNUMX most visited distilleries in the world'' by a major British magazine, and it is also visited by whiskey-related people from all over the world. It was the first place in Asia to be selected as the venue for the World Whiskey Forum. The reason for the attention is the presence of Ian Chan, master blender and co-founder of the Taiwanese whiskey maker KAVALAN. The world is eagerly awaiting the birth of Mr. Ian's whisky.

There is also a bar where you can enjoy freshly distilled spirits and original cocktails while looking at stills imported from Scotland, as well as a ``Whiskey Academy'' classroom where you can learn about whiskey while tasting it (reservations required). If you're lucky, you might even see Ian Chan.

Karuizawa in winter has some fun things that can only be experienced at this time of year. Why not go out and find scenery, cuisine, and fun that are different from summer?