Karuizawa Wind in the Sunshine
Modern ryokan meets botanical greenhouse. Bright, natural palette of white, copper and tan with jewel-toned accent walls and playful prints. Warm and organic despite the crisp, contemporary architecture. Less austere than a traditional ryokan — lighter, greener, more uplifting.
Book Plaiga KARUIZAWA dinner well in advance — seating is limited and it fills fast, especially on weekends
Why It Matters
All 24 rooms are suites with private natural hot springs and built-in heated bedrock loungers. The restaurant Plaiga KARUIZAWA is a direct outpost of Chef Shota Ikeda's Michelin-listed Tokyo fine diner, bringing hyperseasonal Japanese-French cooking to locally grown volcanic-soil produce. The spa uses Bamford products and operates 3 private suites with Finnish saunas. The property has an explicit sustainability focus unusual for this category of Japanese resort.
FUFU Karuizawa, Wind in the Sunshine is a 24-room all-suite modern ryokan sitting in the foothills of the active Mount Asama volcano in Nagano Prefecture. The design concept — 'A Sunny Breeze' — runs through everything: rooms get energizing color palettes, a massive tree grows up through the center of the greenhouse-style bar lounge, and living plants fill public and private spaces year-round. Every room comes with a private natural hot spring bath and a built-in heated bedrock lounger, and the on-site restaurant Plaiga KARUIZAWA is a branch of Chef Shota Ikeda's Michelin-listed fine diner in Tokyo.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Comfort Suite
A step up from the Stylish Suite with a defined cozy living room and an in-room balcony — the first tier to have real separation between sleeping and lounging. The bedroom has two Simmons double beds (140×200cm each, combinable into one 280×200cm bed on request). Private natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner in the bathroom.
Two double beds (140cm × 200cm, combinable) · 58 sqm
FUFU Luxury Premium Suite
The property's finest room. Largest footprint with a generous living room and in-room balcony. Accommodates up to three guests. The bathroom features a large natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner. Can be physically connected to the adjacent Precious Suite on the ground floor for families or small groups.
Two double beds (140cm × 200cm, combinable)
Luxury Suite
One of the top-tier rooms, with a spacious living room and in-room balcony. The bathroom gets a notably larger natural hot spring bath and bedrock corner versus lower tiers. Two Simmons beds, combinable on request. Accommodates two guests.
Two double beds (140cm × 200cm, combinable) · 58 sqmPrecious Suite
Slightly larger than the Comfort Suite with a more spacious living room and a comfortable in-room balcony. Two beds, private hot spring bath, and bedrock corner. Can be connected to an adjacent FUFU Luxury Premium Suite on the ground floor for group stays.
Two double beds (140cm × 200cm, combinable) · 61 sqm
Stylish Suite King Double
The entry-level suite is a one-room layout centered on a Simmons king-size bed (200×200cm). Compact but thoughtfully designed, with the bedroom, living area, and bath sharing a single open space. The bathroom has a private natural hot spring bath and a bedrock corner for heated rock therapy.
King double (200cm × 200cm) · 48 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A therapist from a contracted clinic can provide massage treatments directly in your guest room. Last start time is 11:00pm. Rates and booking via butler or email. Pricing not listed publicly.
Every guest room has its own private natural hot spring bath using calcium-sodium sulfate water from local springs, paired with a built-in ganbanyoku (heated bedrock) lounger. No communal baths on property — all hot spring access is private in-room.
Masaki Oriyama, a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience living in Karuizawa, captures portraits at seasonal locations around the town. Can be shot at FUFU itself or at preferred spots in town. Good for anniversaries or commemorative stays. Digital delivery; prints arranged separately at extra cost. Available year-round.
Guided rickshaw tours through Karuizawa's streets and nature, led by skilled rickshaw pullers. Route passes through FUFU Kyu-Karuizawa, Kumoba Pond, and Old Karuizawa Ginza Street. Three duration options available. Runs April through November only. Transportation to the departure point is available. Japanese language only.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Each room has a dedicated butler who confirms breakfast times at check-in and handles in-stay requests.
Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out on the same day. Advance luggage shipping to the hotel accepted.
Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms.
Refrigerator and minibar stocked with complimentary water, sparkling water, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Drip coffee and tea also provided. Additional charges apply for extras.
Meal room service available daily from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Menu provided in guest room.
All guest rooms are non-smoking. Designated smoking areas are available on-site.
The property does not have a swimming pool.
All guest rooms are equipped with sustainable amenities as part of the property's environmental focus. Organic shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and skincare products are standard.
Complimentary shuttle service available between FUFU Karuizawa, Wind in the Sunshine and FUFU Kyu-Karuizawa, Restful Forest for guests staying consecutively at both properties. Note: no shuttle to/from Karuizawa Station.
Concierge can arrange sightseeing taxis for custom routes and times. Contact via email for advance reservations.
Free on-site parking available for staying guests.
There are no shared/communal onsen baths. All hot spring access is private, within individual guest rooms. The YOUCA SPA private suites can be used by day visitors for herbal bath and sauna (fee applies).
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