We will begin offering the Spring Celebration plan on March 13 (Fri.) to celebrate new beginnings in life, such as graduation, enrollment, and employment.
Celebrate an early spring with family and friends
Mount Asama is beautifully capped with snow, and the clear March light is pouring down. Around the villa, the buds of butterbur sprouting from the melting snow and the flowers and grasses beginning to sprout are quietly announcing the arrival of spring. When you step into the villa, you will be welcomed by the early signs of spring with a soft fragrance. The air of "rebirth" and "blessing" of the spring season surrounds you as you celebrate the milestones of your life.
All of the villas are independent and completely private spaces where you can spend time without worrying about your surroundings. The villas can be used as a place to stay to celebrate various "gateway events" in your life, such as a graduation or entrance ceremony for three generations, a milestone for a couple, or even a time to celebrate with your beloved dog.
■"Cherry Blossom Ceremony" welcome gift with the fragrance of spring and the language of flowers
The Cherry Blossom Ceremony welcomes you with aromas, colors, and flavors unique to spring, such as cherry blossom aromas and spring-colored toasts. Cherry blossom-scented aromas will be burned in the guest rooms to create the comfort of spring through the sense of smell. For the celebratory toast, a cherry blossom-colored rosé wine will be served, and for those who prefer a non-alcoholic toast, a matcha latte and cherry blossom sweets will be available, allowing guests to experience the splendor of spring through both sight and taste.
In addition, as a welcome gift, we will prepare a message card in the language of flowers. If you choose a theme for your celebration at the time of reservation, such as entrance, graduation, employment, or 60th birthday, we will deliver a card with the language of flowers appropriate for the scene to your room. This is a great way to surprise your loved ones with your unspoken thoughts and feelings.
■"Forest Memorial Photo & Movie Session," a commemorative photography option that captures the brilliance of a moment in time on video
This year, the "Family Portraits in the Forest" photography activity has added a new activity: video photography. A dedicated photographer will carefully capture memorable spring scenes, such as soft spring sunlight, natural smiles of family and friends, and moments of conversation, and will later send you a short movie edited in a format that can be posted on social networking services.
The temperature and atmosphere of the place, which cannot be conveyed by still images alone, are recorded as they are, along with the natural beauty of Mount Asama. The images will capture the gentle, spring-like mood of a group of friends on a graduation trip or a family moving on to a new path, and will be preserved as a milestone moment.
Spring Memorial Cuisine at only one Polaris Villa per day in a private space.
Dinner will be a "Memorial Cuisine" of spring produce. Chefs from Polaris Villa will be on hand in the kitchens of Polaris Villa to prepare a special course meal featuring local ingredients that come into season with the arrival of spring.
The authentic flavors of the restaurant can be enjoyed in the privacy of your own home.
■Spring Celebration Plan
Accommodation Period: Friday, March 13, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026
Room type: Presidential Suite "Polaris
Included: room charge, breakfast, dinner, spring celebration set, service charge, and accommodation tax
▶For plan details and reservations, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
Bookings for our winter-exclusive ‘Wellness Retreat Plan’, which makes the most of Karuizawa’s snowy landscapes and star-filled skies, will open on Thursday 29 January, exclusively for guests staying in the ‘Polaris Presidential Suite’—limited to one group per day.
■ A winter-exclusive wellness experience, enveloped in the tranquillity and warm glow of Mount Asama
From the warmth of the underfloor heating in your villa, you can enjoy a self-guided yoga session at your own pace, whilst taking in the majestic view of Mount Asama and the glow of snow candles illuminating the wooden deck. It is a moment to quietly restore your mind and body in a completely private setting.
At night, under a star-filled sky, digital devices are stored in special locking devices for those who wish to use them, and a digital detox experience surrounded by scents and sounds.
In addition, visitors can feel the clear winter air and the temperature of life on the Crystal Snow Walk, a walk along the "skyway" of fresh snow that no one has ever stepped on.
After a stroll, enjoy a private sauna or a jet bath with a view of Mt. Asama to gently warm your chilled body for a blissful time.
Enjoy the retreat experience of surrendering to the earth of Kita-Karuizawa and facing yourself deeply.
Executive and Corporate "Kita-Karuizawa Off-Site
あさま空山望 is also suitable for corporate use, such as management camps and executive training.
The plan's digital detox and yoga experience can also be used as an off-site meeting for the organization's leadership team.
As an option, sound baths and meditation sessions can be conducted by a specialized instructor.
Creative time in noiseless silence to discuss important decisions and the team's vision
■Wellness Retreat Plan
Accommodation Period: Friday, February 6, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Room type: Presidential Suite "Polaris
Includes: room charge, breakfast and dinner, snow candle yoga set, aroma for meditation, crystal snow walk experience, digital detox support (phone lock device loaned), notebook, hot herbal tea
▶For plan details and reservations, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
あさま空山望 is pleased to announce that we are now accepting reservations for our "Starry Night Valentine's and White Day Stay Plan" for the Valentine's and White Day season: ✨️
A half bottle of rare Chateau Waimarama "vin rosé" will be served after dinner at the most beautiful time of the day when the stars are at their brightest.
To make your stay even more memorable at home, we will also present you with a fresh flower box. Choose from elegant designs in white, green, pink, or red.
Optional activities include a "strawberry picking" experience at the Karuizawa Garden Farm Strawberry Orchard and the "Way in the Sky Romantic Starry Sky Tour" to look up at the stars in the clear air at an altitude of 1,100 meters, adding to your Valentine's Day and White Day memories.
Please spend a special time to unwind with your loved ones on a quiet night surrounded by a star-filled sky.
The "Starry Night Valentine's Day and White Day Stay Plans"
Accommodation Period ：From Friday, January 23, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026
Room type : All types
Included : Room charge, breakfast and dinner, Valentine's Day and White Day specials (fresh flower box and a half bottle of rosé), service charge, and accommodation tax.
▶For plan details and reservations, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
Kita-Karuizawa, where you can enjoy skiing/snowboarding and a relaxing stay with a view of snow-capped Mount Asama.
Enjoy the snowy mountains at nearby ski resorts, and spend a quiet winter night around the fireplace in a villa for rent. This is a winter-only plan that also values “time to ski” and “time to relax”. The Kita-Karuizawa area offers a variety of courses for beginners and advanced skiers alike, as well as a magnificent view of Mount Asama.
During your stay, you will be treated to winter nabe meals using local ingredients, time to enjoy local sake and wine, hot baths, star gazing, and other winter attractions unique to Kita-Karuizawa. In the Presidential Suite "Polaris," guests can enjoy a more relaxing stay with a snow bath, private sauna, and private theater.
Winter delicacies brought by the bounty of the land
For dinner, we have prepared seiro-mushi and nabe dishes that bring out the flavor of local brand meat and seasonal vegetables. Upon request, guests can also choose a local gibier hot pot, which is unique to this region. In addition, the Presidential Suite "Polaris" offers a Sushi on the Road plan with Champagne "Duramotte" for a limited number of one per day. Enjoy a special winter dinner of authentic Edomae Sushi prepared by artisans in the tranquil forest setting. The next morning, enjoy brunch-style coffee brewed with natural Mt. Asama water and freshly baked bread from a local bakery. The next morning, enjoy a brunch-style meal with coffee brewed with natural water from Mt.
Shinshu Miso Gibier and Kamishu Pork Shabu Shabu Shabu image
Private Edomae Business Trip Sushi Image
Refresh yourself with a snow resort experience
Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed at Karuizawa Snow Park (20 minutes by car) and PARKOR Tsumagoi Resort (40 minutes by car). Reservation support for rentals and lessons is also available for those who have not been to the snowy mountains in a while.
The site also offers winter nature experiences for non-skiers, such as snowshoeing, snow forest walks, and night talks to enjoy the starry sky.
Par Coeur Tsumagoi Resort
Karuizawa Snow Park (20 minutes by car)
Optional activities available for refreshment during your stay
As an option, we offer a variety of nature experiences unique to winter on the grounds. A variety of activities are available, including "Private Snowshoe Tour (dogs are welcome)" in which a local guide will lead you through the snow-covered forest, and the "Road to the Sky Photo Spot Tour & Photography Service" where you can enjoy taking photos with the spectacular view of Mt. At night, "Midwinter Stargazing: Night Talk Tour on Constellations and Mythology" is available. Visitors can enjoy a memorable time playing in the snow surrounded by the quietness of winter.
Private Snowshoe Tour Image
Together with friends and partners, we exercise in the snowy mountains and talk quietly at night.
Please spend such a “winter trip for adults” at あさま空山望.
■Winter-only option to rent a luxury EV with studless tires from Tokyo
*This plan does not include lift tickets and rental fees at ski resorts. After making a reservation, we will provide assistance in booking rentals and lessons at the ski resort. Also, although there is no transportation to and from the ski resort, a rental service of an EV rental car with studless tires that can be driven between Tokyo and Sorayama Nozomu is available for a limited number of groups per day. ( 32 hours 44,000 yen（tax included))
<Accommodation Privileges (group stay)
A group discount of 10-15% is available for reservations of two or more buildings.
Snow Resort Stay Plan for Adults
Lodging dates: Monday, December 22, 2025 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
▶For plan details and reservations, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
At あさま空山望 (ASAMA KUZANBO), a single villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa,
Aiming to form a base for art creation in the Karuizawa and Kita-Karuizawa area,
Providing artists with a creative environment that confronts nature
あさま空山望 Artist-in-Residence Program" (Supported by Kita-Karuizawa Tourist Association) has started.
Applications for artists to participate in this program will be accepted beginning Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Residency program where art and nature resonate with each other
あさま空山望" is located in Kita-Karuizawa, an area of unspoiled nature,
This is a single villa resort with a total of 16 villas.
Magnificent views of Mt. Asama, quiet mornings, clean air, etc,
The unique environment that can only be experienced here has provided creative inspiration to many of our residents.
Through new works and exchanges that are born here,
We will continue to present a new form of culture that combines art and resorts.
Background of Program Implementation
The Karuizawa and Kita-Karuizawa area is dotted with many museums and ateliers,
Since ancient times, painters, craftsmen, and designers have been engaged in creative activities.
The facility was also supervised by world-renowned designer Junko Koshino,
Elements of art are incorporated into the design and spatial organization of the villas.
The cultural background of these areas and the attractiveness of the natural environment are utilized,
We launched this project as a program to support the creation of artists.
Program Outline
Application period: Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, December 28, 2025
length of one's stay: One month from mid-January to April 2026 (long-term stay negotiable)
Number of applicants1 pair (individual or duo)
accommodationDeluxe Suite "Cassiopeia
(Living room, dining room, bedroom, Japanese-style room, kitchenette, bathroom and toilet)
Production Space: Living room full of natural light can be used as a studio.
loaning of a vehicle (e.g. to a friend)One light passenger car (insurance and fuel expenses are paid by us)
(Supported by Kita-Karuizawa Tourist Association)
Main benefits and support
Accommodation and use of production space free of charge
Partial provision of basic equipment and supplies necessary for production (content to be negotiated)
Publicity, interviews, and documentation during the stay (to be posted on the official website and SNS)
Provide opportunities to present the results of the project and hold private exhibitions (assuming guest lounges, restaurants, etc. within the facility).
How to apply
Please submit the following documents by e-mail (PDF format, subject line specified).
If the file size is large, please use Gigafile Mail, etc.
Portfolio
Proposal for a project you would like to work on during your stay in Japan
Biography (optional form)
subject: "Artist-in-Residence Program Application Forms Sent to: _name
(e.g.: Artist-in-Residence Program Application Forms sent to: Taro Sorayama)
E-mail:mkg@kuzanbo.jp
Selection Schedule
| Contents | time |
|---|---|
| Recruitment starts | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | Until 23:59, Sunday, December 28, 2025 |
| Interviews and selection | Early January 2026 (1 Zoom interview) |
| Invitee Announcement | Late January 2026 (only adopted applicants will be notified by e-mail) |
| length of one's stay | Approximately one month from late January to April 2026 |
| publication of results | Scheduled for May 2026 |
Contact us
あさま空山望 "Artist in Residence" Office
E-mail:mkg@kuzanbo.jp
■ Exhibition of works by Junko Koshino to commemorate the start of the program
From December 1, 2025, the paintings "Seiten I" and "Shattered Rings" by Junko Koshino, who supervised あさま空山望.
It is on display in the guest lounge of the facility.
Please take a look when you visit us.
Facilities:
"Tenkuu Dining" (Restaurant)
"Tenkuu Spa" (Large Bathhouse & Private Baths)
"Guest Lounge"
Please note that for guests staying overnight, dinner and breakfast will continue to be served in your room as usual.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
We will start selling the "Adult Yamagomori Plan," a winter-only package plan for consecutive nights that allows you to enjoy a long stay in an extraordinary space surrounded by nature.
■Adult mountain retreats" are more beautiful and enriching.
We will start selling the "Adult Yamagomori Plan," a winter-only package plan for consecutive nights that allows you to enjoy a long stay in an extraordinary space surrounded by nature.
■Adult mountain retreats" are more beautiful and enriching.
This plan is a 3-night minimum stay package that allows you to enjoy the beautiful winter scenery and clear winter air from December to March, when Mt. From this year, we have enriched the “winter dining experience” with new dinner options using ingredients from Shinshu, the latest cooking equipment for breakfast, and carefully selected lunches. In addition, the program has evolved to include optional activities such as a snowshoeing tour and the privilege of receiving a skincare set from POLA's top brand "B.A." to satisfy all five senses during your stay.
A winter dining experience that fills a day
As a new dinner option, guests can warm up their bodies with Shinshu Miso Ghibier and Jyoshu Pork Shabu Shabu. For breakfast, please enjoy cooking in the kitchenette equipped with a Barmuda oven, kettle, Zojirushi pressure rice cooker, and Vermicula oven pot with steamy aroma. In between your stay, we will prepare one meal of a select menu specially prepared for the inn, which is packed with the flavor of the ingredients. Small luxuries such as soups and hamburgers that you can choose according to your mood will enrich your villa stay.
Polaris Exclusive: Winter Time of Tranquility in the Sauna and Theater
The Presidential Suite “Polaris” is a luxurious space equipped with a private sauna and theater screen, where you can spend time conditioning your body and mind. After warming your body in the sauna, you can enjoy a movie with a glass of wine after taking a snow bath, a "quiet luxury" unique to winter.
Optional activities available for refreshment during your stay
Activities are available for refreshment and exercise during your stay. For those staying with their dogs, "private snowshoe tours with a dedicated guide to enjoy with your dog" are available as an option. While walking on snow-covered paths with your dog, you can view the beautiful snow-covered Mount Asama, take commemorative photos with the spectacular view in the background, and enjoy "tea time on the snow" in the snow. In the spacious dog run on the premises, you can enjoy not only playing in the snow, but also treasure hunting in the snow and other snow activities.
■Winter-only option to rent a luxury EV with studless tires from Tokyo
We offer a round-trip car rental option for the winter season that provides comfortable transportation from the heart of the city to an extraordinary space. The car model is the Mercedes Benz EQS SUV, a quiet and silent electric vehicle ideal for winter driving. Equipped with studless tires, this six-passenger vehicle can be driven safely from the city center to snowy roads. Enjoy the snowy landscape of Kita-Karuizawa while experiencing the quietness unique to this luxury EV and the power of an SUV.
This plan is available for individual long-term stays as well as for groups and organizations. あさま空山望 offers a stay where you can let your mind go and relax in the tranquil rhythm of nature in Kita-Karuizawa. Please enjoy "Adult Yamakomori" in your own style, such as remote work, workcation, corporate training, off-site meetings, reading, writing, and production activities.
Winter "Adult Yamakomori Plan" with 3-night minimum stay
Accommodation dates: Monday, December 1, 2025 through Friday, March 20, 2025
Reservations can be made from 3 nights. This plan does not include meals.
▶For plan details and reservations, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
This Christmas, why don't you spend a relaxing time with your family, loved ones, or your dog while being healed by the spectacular view of Mount Asama and the great nature of Kita-Karuizawa?
One limited edition of the Presidential Suite "Polaris" will feature a Christmas tree made of natural fir trees from the neighboring village of Tsumagoi, creating a mature atmosphere.
Dinner includes a Christmas gift special of choice.
Christmas cake (Berry tart 12cm size, for 2-3 persons)
Upgrade from sparkling wine to champagne for in-room drinks
Christmas cake for your dog
■By a traveling chef1day (of the month)1French course dinner for a limited number of couples
We also offer the option of a French course dinner by an on-site chef for a limited number of "Polaris" guests per day.
｜Example of Christmas Plan Course Menu
Pure white cauliflower blancmange and marinated scallops
Dough kneaded with beets and Hokkaido duck crepe
Lobster and Bisque Cod Ravioli
Braised Jyoshu Beef Ho Ho Meat in Red Wine with Kitaakari and Fermented Butter Purée
Chocolate pudding with mellow rum flavor Bonnet
| Forest Christmas Villa Plan with Dinner
Lodging period: Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Thursday, December 25, 2025
Included: breakfast and dinner, Christmas gift privilege, service charge and accommodation tax
Rates: Varies depending on room type and number of guests. For details, please visit the reservation website.
We ask that you bring your own food for your dog.
The Kita-Karuizawa area around ASAMA KUZANBO is located at an elevation of approximately 1100m above sea level.
Since the minimum temperature is usually below freezing from mid-November onward, there is a possibility of snow accumulation and icy road surfaces until around April.
Please be sure to bring snow tires (studless tires or chains if normal tires are used).
Please check the weather information and road conditions, and come with sufficient caution.
Also, please bring warmer clothes for the mornings and evenings, as it can be unexpectedly cold outside.
*To view today's あさま空山望 Here (live camera).
For the weather forecast around Kita-Karuizawa here.
Road Surface and Snow Conditions in Gunma Prefecture (December 1 - March 31).
*Photo shows ASAMA KUZANBO in the early morning of November 16, 2022.
ASAMA KUZANBO New Year Osechi Plan
ASAMA KUZANBO is accepting reservations again this year for the "Original New Year's Eve Osechi Plan" available only on New Year's Eve.
The "New Year's Eve Osechi Plan," which sold out last year, has been further enhanced and is now available at a new restaurant in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.A long-established ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant), established in 1913.Genjiten HamadayaWe will be preparing an original Osechi that was created exclusively for ASAMA KUZANBO by ASAMA KUZANBO. The traditional taste that has been passed down since the company's establishment is preserved in this beautifully prepared osechi, which is filled with auspicious festive snacks, grilled dishes, and simmered dishes, making it a perfect dish for the New Year's celebration at ASAMA KUZANBO.
In addition, we will offer a new “New Year's Osechi for dogs” made with carefully selected ingredients, all of which are additive-free.
A colorful two-tiered stacked dish includes tofu and rice flour egg sponge cake, roast beef, chicken and okara meatloaf, and more.
As a reward for the year, why don't you spend a peaceful year-end and New Year's holiday with your loved ones at ASAMA KUZANBO, a rich natural setting with a spectacular view of Mount Asama?
ASAMA KUZANBO Original Osechi Plan
Date of stay: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve only)
▶For plan details and reservations, please contactthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
