Hotel in Karuizawamachi U002c Kitasaku Gun, Japan
Fufu Karuizawa Wind in the Sunshine
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About Fufu Karuizawa Wind in the Sunshine
The highly esteemed Fufu brand operates high-end, modern ryokan-style inns across Japan; Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze is set in eastern Nagano Prefecture, with a view of the volcanic Mount Asama. 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. And the style, though crisp and modernist, feels warm and organic as well. The local hot springs feature calcium–sodium sulfate–tinged water, and the inn’s restaurant serves a uniquely Japanese variation on French cooking, making thoughtful use of seasonal local ingredients.
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