During the beautiful Golden Week, I visited “HOSHINOYA Karuizawa,” a serene hillside village surrounded by lush greenery in Nagano.
Only 90 minutes from Tokyo, this resort offers a complete escape into nature. This video documents a blissful 4-day, 3-night stay, from relaxing in the “Mizunami” riverside room to enjoying tea time on the iconic Rice Terrace villas. It is a journey of surrendering oneself to the gentle flow of time and the soothing murmur of the stream.
One of the highlights was the French course at “Bleston Court Yukawatan.” Each dish, crafted with delicate Japanese sensibilities, was a masterpiece of art and flavor. The trip also included a nature tour in the “Wild Bird Forest,” where I encountered local wildlife and vibrant spring flora.
From the soft glow of the village at night to the fragrant charcoal-grilled breakfast and peaceful walks along the river, please enjoy this record of the ultimate relaxation in Karuizawa.
[Location]
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa (Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan)
[Chapters]
00:00 A special 4-day stay at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
00:39 Strolling through Harunire Terrace
02:42 Hillside Village: Mizunami Room
05:07 Twilight at Rice Terrace: Cider and Sweets
06:16 Japanese Cuisine Kasuke: Mountain Kaiseki
08:50 Day 2: Mountain Breakfast
10:45 Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching
12:09 Scented Sachet Making at the Teahouse
12:33 Yukawatan: Fine French Dining
15:18 Morning Cycling in Hoshino Area
17:52 Riverside Walk
19:39 Day 3 Dinner: Beef Shabu-shabu
21:26 The Final Morning: Soba Tea Porridge
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