Private Chef Dinner in Karuizawa | Château Waimarama Wine and a Luxury Villa Stay
For those seeking a “special stay” in Karuizawa or Kita-Karuizawa, we recommend the private villa resort Asama Kuzanbo, where every villa commands sweeping views of Mount Asama. This exclusive accommodation plan includes a full-course dinner prepared by a visiting private chef.
A dedicated chef comes directly to your villa, creating a live culinary experience as each dish is crafted before your eyes, featuring seasonal local ingredients. The courses are paired with Waimarama Wine from New Zealand, internationally recognized for its excellence. It is a luxurious experience designed to delight all five senses.
This exceptional villa stay is also chosen by celebrities and distinguished guests, making it an ideal choice for anniversaries, family getaways, or gatherings with friends.
Table of Contents
- 1 What Is the Private Chef Experience?
- 2 Seasonal Course Menu Crafted by a Private Chef Featuring Seasonal Local Ingredients
- 3 Luxurious Pairing with Château Waimarama
- 4 Special Moments in a Private Villa
- 5 Why Celebrities and Distinguished Guests Also Choose It
- 6 Ideal Occasions to Enjoy Your Stay
- 7 Spending Special Moments in a Private Villa
- 8 Private Chef and Wine Pairing at a Hidden Villa Resort in Kita-Karuizawa
What Is the Private Chef Experience?
The greatest appeal of the private chef plan lies in offering a “restaurant-surpassing private experience.”
- ■ A dedicated chef visits your villa, preparing and plating dishes on the spot
- ■ Abundant use of local ingredients, such as seasonal highland vegetables from Shinshu and Joshu Wagyu, a premium beef brand from Gunma Prefecture
- ■ A full-course menu, from appetizers to dessert, designed to engage all five senses
- ■ The sound and aroma of dishes being prepared create an extraordinary dining atmosphere
This is the ultimate in private dining—an experience unavailable at ordinary hotels or restaurants. Share uninterrupted time with family, friends, or a special partner in an intimate setting.
Seasonal Course Menu Crafted by a Private Chef Featuring Seasonal Local Ingredients
The private chef plan presents a gourmet dinner course, carefully crafted with seasonal ingredients hand-selected from Shinshu and Gunma. While the menu changes with the seasons, an example autumn lineup includes:
- ■ Appetizer: Seasonal fruit with burrata cheese, paired with kuri kabocha squash coulis
- ■ Pasta: Karuizawa basil genovese with linguine
- ■ Meat Dish: Roasted Joshu Wagyu tenderloin with Shinshu walnut-miso shallot sauce
- ■ Dessert: Three-cheese terrine with chestnut cream
- ■ Pairing Wine: Château Waimarama “2015 Cagirina Merlot”
Each dish is completed before your eyes, offering a theatrical sense of live performance. Every course arrives with a sense of anticipation, filling the room with delight and lively conversation.
Luxurious Pairing with Château Waimarama
Enhancing each dish is wine from Château Waimarama, a distinguished winery set in Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island.
- ■ Internationally acclaimed and served at leading hotels and restaurants, these wines are rare treasures
- ■ Among them, the 2015 Cagirina Merlot (full bottle) is considered especially rare and often called a “phantom wine”
- ■ Notable for its rich, fruity aroma that reflects New Zealand’s warm climate, with soft fruitiness, a layered richness, and a fresh acidity born from dramatic day–night temperature shifts
As you raise your glass, the bouquet expands in Karuizawa’s crisp, clear air. The harmony of a private chef’s cuisine with Château Waimarama wine creates an experience that can only be savored “in this place, at this moment.”
Special Moments in a Private Villa
A defining feature of Asama Kuzanbo is that every guestroom is a private villa. For the private chef plan, the most spacious villa—the Polaris Presidential Suite—can accommodate up to eight guests.
- ■ Spectacular Location: Panoramic views of majestic Mount Asama from both the living room and terrace
- ■ Private Facilities: A private sauna and scenic view bath ensure a fully exclusive stay
- ■ Spacious for Groups: Perfectly suited for multi-generational family trips or gatherings with friends
- ■ Pet-Friendly: A rare luxury villa where you can stay with your beloved dog
In this natural setting, surrounded by stillness, you can enjoy a restorative escape unattainable in the city. It is truly a stay that frees both body and spirit.
Why Celebrities and Distinguished Guests Also Choose It
This private chef plan is discreetly enjoyed, also by celebrities and renowned guests from Japan and abroad.
The reasons are simple:
- ■ Complete privacy, with no need to worry about being seen
- ■ A sense of exclusivity, framed by breathtaking scenery and nature
- ■ The ability to enjoy fine cuisine and wine in a villa setting that feels like a private retreat
On social media and in word-of-mouth reviews, it is increasingly recognized as “a hidden retreat in Karuizawa where celebrities stay.”
Ideal Occasions to Enjoy Your Stay
- ■ Anniversary Trips: Perfect for a surprise dinner or even a proposal
- ■ Family Travel: Create lasting memories across three generations
- ■ Girls’ Getaways or Friends’ Trips: A party dinner to enjoy freely and without formality
- ■ Corporate Incentives: An extraordinary setting for distinguished hospitality
Spending Special Moments in a Private Villa
Q. Can anyone book the private chef plan?
A. Yes. It is available to all staying guests.
Q. Which room type is available for this plan?
A. It is offered exclusively in the Polaris Presidential Suite, limited to one reservation per day.
Q. Can I stay with my pet?
A. Yes. All villas are pet-friendly, so you can enjoy your stay together with your dog.
Q. What kind of wine is Waimarama?
A. Produced in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, Waimarama wines are rare and well-balanced, with both fruitiness and acidity, making them ideal for pairing with food.
Q. Do celebrities also use this plan?
A. Yes. It is also chosen by celebrities and distinguished guests from overseas.
Private Chef and Wine Pairing at a Hidden Villa Resort in Kita-Karuizawa
A lavish dinner prepared before your eyes by a private chef, paired with world-renowned Waimarama Wine. Time spent at Asama Kuzanbo, a private villa resort with panoramic views of Mount Asama, offers a truly extraordinary experience beyond the everyday.
Perfect for anniversaries, family trips, gatherings with friends, or cherished moments with someone special. Discover for yourself the indulgent luxury villa stay, also chosen by celebrities.
