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SHISHI-IWA HOUSE was designed by world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban as a "Boutique Luxury Hotel" offering relaxation and creativity away from the hustle and bustle.

SANU 2nd Home is your “second home” where body and mind can truly rest and your senses open up.Step away 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 Homes across Japan, Kita-Karuizawa 1st is an ideal base for those who want to spend quiet time away from the city. Surrounded by greenery, you can lose yourself in thought or reading, or stay active with hikes such as Mt. Ko-Asama and Mt. Asama-Kakushi.This white, vessel-like architecture is an eco-conscious cabin designed to live in harmony with the environment. Inspired by a beehive, it features a distinctive form and large windows that frame the natural landscape. The space comes alive through seasonal views reflected in the windows and wildflowers arranged in a 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 drift into deep thought.How you spend your time is entirely up to you.Find what feels just right for you.

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.

The former Aburaya, which served as a secondary inn in Oiwake-juku on the Nakasendo in Karuizawa, was relocated to its current location in 1938. This Ryokan has been the setting for many literary works, as it was favored by writers and intellectuals such as Tatsuo Hori, Michizo Tachihara, and Shuichi Kato for their writing retreats. In 2012, the building of the former Aburaya Ryokan was restored and reborn as "Aburaya," a place dedicated to "Books and Art Projects." The second floor of the main building now serves as a Property with No Meals Included. Additionally, the Facility offers electric-assist bicycles exclusively for guests (available for an additional fee). You can explore areas such as Old Karuizawa and Naka-Karuizawa, making it an ideal base for your stay. Why not enjoy a relaxing stay while immersing yourself in literature and art, and fully experience all that Karuizawa has to offer?