Karuizawa, Japan
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
FUFU JapanBotanical onsen sanctum
Sunlit lounges overflow with living plants, framing quiet highland views of Mount Asama in a crisp, modern ryokan setting.
“Each of the 24 suites at Fufu Karuizawa Wind in the Sunshine, a One Michelin Key property, has a private onsen bath.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Modernist ryokan aesthetics pairing warm organic timbers with lush indoor botanicals framing views of Mount Asama.
Notable
Attentive ryokan hospitality with bespoke concierge service, complimentary evening lounge pours, and private mineral baths in every suite.
Notable
Suite-dedicated calcium sulfate hot springs, in-room bedrock heat elements, and private Finnish Löyly saunas at YOUCA Spa.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Its surroundings are remarkably green, and that verdant atmosphere is brought indoors as well; public and private spaces alike are liberally supplied with living plants.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set among quiet forest lanes in Nagakura, the grounds sit just a short drive from Naka-Karuizawa station.
The rooms
Every suite includes a private hot spring bath fed by mineral-rich thermal waters, paired with in-room heated bedrock stones.
The spa
YOUCA Spa has private suites with Finnish Löyly saunas, herbal soaking tubs, and botanical body therapies.
At the table
YOUGA cooks seasonal Nagano produce over wood fires, and the circular lounge serves drinks beneath hanging ferns.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.