A total of 155 rooms are available for guests to stay as if they were living while enjoying the view of Karuizawa’s nature. The room we used this time was a “Standard Twin River View Room” facing the Yagasaki River that runs northwest of the hotel. The room was a view bath type room with a view of the outside from the bathroom. The room was decorated with Karuizawa-inspired wall art and other design features typical of a lifestyle hotel where the stay itself is the purpose of the trip.
A total of 8 suites with an emphasis on privacy We were also able to see a total of 8 suites. Compared to the standard rooms, the suites have a more subdued color palette and a more relaxed impression. The rooms also incorporate Japanese essence in some places, such as the partition between the walk-in closet and the room that resembles a shoji paper sliding door. The suite comes with a private garden and a balcony with chairs for viewing the scenery. My personal favorite was the large, round bathtub in the bathroom. During the winter season, it would be possible to soak in the bath while looking at the monotone snowy landscape.
A large public bath with an open-air carbonic acid spring bath is also available. The view bath in your room is nice, but Hotel Indigo Karuizawa also has a large public bath. Although not a natural hot spring, the open-air bath is a carbonated spring with fine bubbles that improve circulation. Towels, makeup remover and lotion are also available. During the cold season, you will want to go straight to the public baths after checking in.
How about a treatment for yourself at a prestigious spa originating from Thailand? On the second floor of the spa building is “The Spa by HARNN,” a prestigious spa that originated in Thailand. This time, I was able to experience a 60-minute treatment while being surrounded by aromatic fragrance. We were recommended to use the large bath before the treatment, as it is said that warming up the body improves the massage effect. The Soulful (60 minutes, 22,000 yen), which I experienced, is a spa menu using aroma oil, an all-hand massage that combines the techniques of traditional Thai massage and aromatherapy massage. It also includes stretching elements to relieve muscle tension. I thought I had warmed up in the large bath, but she said, “Your waist and back are cold. Do you have a weak stomach? The therapist said. In an instant, my hidden sensitivity to cold was revealed (I cried). The moderate pressure from the palms of my hands was comfortable, and when it was over, my whole body felt refreshed. The blissful 60 minutes flew by. The Spa by HARNN also offers a variety of other spa treatments, including a signature massage that uses aromatherapy oils and herbal balls to relieve muscle tension, facials, etc. HARNN’s spa treatments are only available in Japan at Hotel Indigo Karuizawa and ANA Inter Continental Beppu Resort & Spa. The Spa by HARNN is open not only to hotel guests but also to the general public, who can use the large public baths. It would be nice to use it when you go to Karuizawa area for golf or skiing.
Enjoying a superb course of Italian cuisine prepared over a wood fire For dinner, we had a course meal at KAGARIBI, an all-day dining restaurant that serves authentic Italian cuisine prepared over a live wood fire. Starting with antipasto “fresh fish carpaccio,” the five-course meal included pasta, fish, main dish, and dessert (coffee and tea included). The main course was Japanese beef sirloin, which was grilled over a blazing fire in the open kitchen. The wood-fired fire added a distinctive savory flavor to this exquisite dish, and the seasonal vegetables that accompanied it also brought out the best of the flavor. I felt that KAGARIBI’s Italian cuisine, rather than formal French or Japanese cuisine, was perfect for the atmosphere of a hotel in the resort town of Karuizawa. Not only courses, but also a la carte menus such as pizza, pasta, and grilled dishes are available.
Notice the Neighborhood Pin Badges that staff members wear on their uniforms. At Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, all staff members are Neighborhood Hosts, and they each wear a pin badge on their uniforms with a design associated with a Neighborhood story in their area of expertise. Just a few that caught my eye during my stay included a guitar and a car. For example, if you wear a camera pin, you can get recommendations for places to take pictures around the hotel. Why don’t you pay attention to the staff’s chest when you check in or check out, or when they bring you coffee at a restaurant? This may lead to unexpected communication.
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