SANU 2nd Home Karuizawa 1st

A second home embraced by nature, surrounded by majestic mountains

SANU 2nd Home is “another home” where your mind and body can truly rest and your senses can open up. Step back from the pace of city life, feel nature with all five senses, and live by your own hands in a second home. Among the SANU 2nd Home locations across Japan, Karuizawa 1st is an easy 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, set amid majestic mountains and forests. Long loved as a summer retreat, this area blends nature and culture, with a distinctive food scene and a welcoming local community. The white vessel-like architecture is an eco-friendly cabin designed to live in harmony with the environment. Inspired by honeycomb forms, it features large windows that frame the surrounding landscape. The space comes alive through seasonal views reflected in those windows and wildflowers arranged in the dining room vase. In the morning, quietly grind coffee beans on the terrace as sunlight filters through the trees. In the afternoon, play a seasonal music playlist and let yourself sink into sound. In the evening, toast with natural wine while listening to insects sing. At night, add logs to the fire and lose yourself in thought. How you spend your time is entirely up to you. We hope you’ll find a way of staying that feels just right for you.