THE STORY

FUFU has created twin properties in Karuizawa to better immerse visitors in the area’s diverse attractions.

FUFU Karuizawa, Wind in the Sunshine is located in the gentle foothills leading to Mt. Asama, one of Japan’s most famous volcanoes. This ryokan, under the theme of “A Sunny Breeze”, focuses on the restorative and rejuvenating power of nature.

In addition to providing views of the surrounding mountains and lush inner courtyard as they cycle through their seasonal transformations, the property seeks to invite nature into the living space year-round, with a riot of living greenery indoors that includes a massive tree growing up through the center of the greenhouse-like bar/lounge. The homey décor has a bright, natural palette of white, copper and tan, with jewel tones and playful prints providing pops of uplifting color. All 24 rooms have unique designs, but each includes a private hot spring bath complete with built-in hot stone lounger.

FUFU Karuizawa, Wind in the Sunshine has a full-service health spa with 3 private suites equipped with herbal bath, Finnish-style sauna, and relaxation lounge with drink bar. The suites can be used as part of a massage or other treatment or reserved by the hour for the true luxury of unhurried self-care.

In a FUFU first, this property will serve French cuisine at a new branch of Plaiga Tokyo, Chef Shota Ikeda’s Michelin-listed fine diner in Otemachi. The chef brings his hyperseasonal focus and modern French techniques to local Shinsui ingredients, distinguished by vitamin-packed produce grown from the rich volcanic soil and a robust fermentation culture responsible for some of the most umami-rich miso in Japan. The airy dining room is book-ended by a custom mural of textured washi paper art on one side and floor-to-ceiling views of the inner courtyard and Mt. Asama on the other.

Message from Manager Yukitoshi Tamura: “Staying with us is like being swaddled in a living blanket, with carefully tended plants providing lush greenery not only in public areas but in each room. It’s a new, more naturalistic look for FUFU, and combined with that new approach is an increased focus on sustainability to help preserve the natural beauty Karuizawa is famous for.”

About Karuizawa
Nestled in the Japanese Alps, just an hour’s bullet train from Tokyo, is the luxury resort town of Karuizawa, an idyllic country escape with world-class epicurean and esthetic sensibilities. Long a favorite summer escape for the capital’s elite, it has attracted a caliber of attractions that belie its relatively small size. Outside the lively old town, full of quaint shops and cosmopolitan restaurants, exquisite holiday homes designed by A-list architects nestle under the boughs of ancient cedar trees, ringed by stone walls being slowly subsumed in springy green moss. It is a quiet place, where one is never far from the healing influence of nature and time moves at a more stately pace. In all seasons, the great outdoors beckon, offering golf or skiing under a wide-open sky or contemplative hikes through primeval forest paths. And a soothing hot spring bath always waits at the end of the day to ease tired muscles.

ROOMS

  • ROOM FUFU Luxury Premium Suite The finest guest room with a spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. The bedroo…
  • ROOM Luxury Suite A guest room with a spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. The bedroom comes w…
  • ROOM Precious Suite A guest room with a spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. The bedroom comes w…
  • ROOM Comfort Suite A guest room with a cozy living room and an in-room balcony. The bedroom comes with two beds. T…
  • ROOM Stylish Suite King Double The one-room guest room features a king-size double bed. The bathroom is equipped with a natura…
    ROOM FUFU Luxury Premium Suite The finest guest room with a spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. The bedroom comes with two beds. The bathroom is equipped with a large natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner for you to enjoy heated rocks. Accommodates up to three guests.
    Luxury Premium Suite on the 1st floor can be connected with its adjacent Precious Suite.
    Two beds can be combined into one bed. Please make a request when booking.
    ROOM Luxury Suite A guest room with a spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. The bedroom comes with two beds. The bathroom is equipped with a large natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner for you to enjoy heated rocks. Accommodates up to two guests.
    Two beds can be combined into one bed. Please make a request when booking.
    ROOM Precious Suite A guest room with a spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. The bedroom comes with two beds. The bathroom is equipped with a natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner for you to enjoy heated rocks. Accommodates up to two guests.
    Two beds can be combined into one bed. Please make a request when booking.
    ROOM Comfort Suite A guest room with a cozy living room and an in-room balcony. The bedroom comes with two beds. The bathroom is equipped with a natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner for you to enjoy heated rocks. Accommodates up to two guests.
    Two beds can be combined into one bed. Please make a request when booking.
    ROOM Stylish Suite King Double The one-room guest room features a king-size double bed. The bathroom is equipped with a natural hot spring bath and a bedrock corner for enjoying heated rocks. Accommodates up to two guests.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • Plaiga Karuizawa Dinner and breakfast are served at the restaurant. The restaurant has privacy-focused counter seating, private rooms, and regular tables.
  • Cuisine The World of Japanese-French Cuisine
    Have a profound, enriching moment with Japanese-French delicacies.
    At Plaiga KARUIZAWA, ingredients turn into seasonal delicacies when they fall into the hands of our chefs. We welcome you with culinary delights that make your mind and body happy.
  • Youca Spa The spa treatments at FUFU Karuizawa gently envelop your skin with products made with natural ingredients. Private wet saunas and herbal baths equipped in guest rooms are also available at the spa.
  • FUFU Lounge The FUFU Lounge welcomes guests with lots of greenery and atmosphere that changes throughout the day, from morning to night. Beverages including champagne, natural wines, and herbal teas, as well as afternoon tea with homemade sweets are available for you to enjoy.
  • Private Photo Shoot with Masaki Oriyama Professional photographer Masaki Oriyama has been living in Karuizawa for over two decades, learning not only the best photo spots in the area, but the best times to go in all seasons to get perfectly lit, uncrowded shots. (1/3)
  • Private Photo Shoot with Masaki Oriyama His treasure trove of secret locations embody the charm of rural Nagano and the nostalgic townscapes of Karuizawa, ensuring guests will get unforgettable, richly textured images replete with local flavor.(2/3)
  • Private Photo Shoot with Masaki Oriyama On this hour-long tour, Oriyama-san will consult guests about their desired photos before escorting them to 4-5 different shooting locations, with digital proofs ready for perusal by checkout.(3/3)

Map &
Transportation

Closest Train Station Karuizawa Station
Closest Bus Station Shiosawa Kosaten Bus Stop
Free pick-up service NO
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station

Ryokan Data

Area Karuizawa / 軽井沢
Name of Ryokan FUFU Karuizawa, Wind in the Sunshine / ふふ軽井沢
Address 568-1 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0111
〒389-0111長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町長倉568-1
Total Number of Rooms 24 rooms
Check-in Time 15:00
Check-Out Time 11:00
Credit Card Yes

Meals

Dinner Start Time 18:00 - 20:30
Breakfast Start Time 8:00 - 10:00
In Room Dining Available No
Bar
Special Dietary Arrangements Yes
Vegan Friendly No
Western Breakfast Available Yes (Western style breakfast ONLY)

Other Facilities & Services

Communal Bath No
Family Bath No
Private indoor bath in room Yes
Private open-air bath in the room No

Room Rates

ROOM RATES
Room Type Number of guest per room (JPY)
1 2 3 4
FUFU Luxury Premium Suite
- 95,600~ - -
Luxury Suite
- 75,400~ - -
Precious Suite
- 58,050~ - -
Comfort Suite
- 52,300~ - -
Stylish Suite King Double
- 45,300~ - -
Note:
No-smoking room: YES
Barrier Free: NO

Ryokan rate includes one night accommodation per person, full course dinner, breakfast, service charge and tax.
Please note that the rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for the further details.
*We will inform you of the individual charges when making a reservation due to its variable charge system.

Please contact us for more information about the rates.

- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.