All-Day Dining KAGARIBI Launches New Desserts Inspired by Karuizawa's Nature

Hotel Indigo Karuizawa (Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture), a lifestyle boutique hotel symbolized by flickering flames and villa time, announced that starting Thursday, June 4, 2026, its all-day dining restaurant KAGARIBI will introduce new items by new pastry chef Koji Tachikake.

New Flower-Themed Creations and Chef Tachikake

In April 2026, Tachikake joined Hotel Indigo Karuizawa as pastry chef. Since his appointment, he has been developing original sweets inspired by the neighborhood, and has now completely refreshed the showcase items. All new creations are themed around flowers found in the vicinity of Karuizawa, expressing the local nature and seasonal colors through sweets. The showcase items at KAGARIBI can be enjoyed in the restaurant or guest rooms, and are also available for takeout. They are perfect for tea time while feeling the nature of Karuizawa, or as souvenirs. The hotel plans to continue developing new seasonal sweets incorporating Karuizawa's nature and seasonal ingredients.

■Pastry Chef Koji Tachikake Profile

After graduating from Tsuji Confectionery School, Tachikake gained experience in Kobe before moving to France, where he honed his skills as a pâtissier. After returning to Japan, he worked at luxury hotels in Japan, becoming the pastry chef at Fauchon Hotel Kyoto in 2020. He then served as Executive Pastry Chef at The Shinmonzen before joining Hotel Indigo Karuizawa as pastry chef in April 2026. He specializes in creating sweets based on traditional French style, incorporating playfulness and a sense of season, and values "delivering an experience that makes your heart flutter the moment you see the showcase and makes the time spent choosing enjoyable."

[Chef Tachikake's Comment]

"I want to deliver sweets that make your heart dance as you feel the nature and seasons of Karuizawa. I hope you enjoy not only the taste but also the time spent looking at the showcase and the fun of choosing."

■New Products

・Tarte Citron "Daisy" ¥920
Based on the traditional French tarte citron, it combines lemon cream and confiture made with Shinshu Meyer lemons. Decorated with meringue shaped like flower petals, it offers a refreshing sourness and gentle sweetness.

・Tarte Fraise "Vif Eclat" ¥980
A special tart featuring fresh strawberries as the star, layered with homemade strawberry jam, white chocolate and strawberry mousse, and rosemary and lime jelly. The classic flavor is complemented by the aroma of herbs and fruit.

・Mousse Chocolat "Dahlia Noir" ¥940
A premium gateau for adults, layering a light sponge with rum-scented bavaroise and creme chocolat concentrated with the depth of cacao. Enjoy the different textures and depth of aroma.

・Mille-feuille "Casablanca" ¥920
Crispy baked puff pastry layered with mascarpone cream, generously using Madagascar vanilla beans. It offers a rich flavor and a noble sweet aroma.

・Shortcake "Anemone" ¥960
A shortcake that highlights the appeal of strawberries, combining cream made with Madagascar vanilla and homemade strawberry jam. The moist sponge cake, along with the sweet-tart strawberries and rich vanilla aroma, is the charm of this item.

■Store Overview

Store: Hotel Indigo Karuizawa All-Day Dining "KAGARIBI" Showcase
Sales hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (ends when sold out)
*Bakery items available from 8:00 AM
Instagram: @hotelindigokaruizawa

■Hotel Overview

・Name: Hotel Indigo Karuizawa
Website: https://karuizawa.hotelindigo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotelIndigoKaruizawa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelindigokaruizawa/
・General Manager: Gentaro Asanuma
・Opening Date: February 17, 2022 (Thursday)
・Address: 18-39 Oaza Nagakura, Aza Yashikizoe, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture 389-0111
・Phone: 0267-42-1100
・Access: (Train/Bus) 2.6 km from JR Hokuriku Shinkansen/Shinano Railway "Karuizawa Station", about 5 minutes by car. About 5 minutes on foot from "Minami-Karuizawa Intersection" stop on the Karuizawa Town Loop Bus East/South Route. (Car) 9.5 km from Usui-Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway towards Minami-Karuizawa, about 17 minutes. *Winter road regulations in the Karuizawa area may require winter tires or chains.

・Number of Rooms: 155 total (147 standard rooms, 8 suites)
・Restaurant & Bar: All-Day Dining "KAGARIBI" 102 seats (including 16 terrace seats)
・Private Dining (KAGARIBI 2F): 120 sqm
・Large Public Bath: Indoor bath, carbonated spring open-air bath, sauna
・Spa: The Spa by HARNN
・Reservations: Tel: 0120-056-658 (IHG ANA Hotels Reservation Center)
E-mail: reservations.hotelindigokaruizawa@ihg.com

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