Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel: New Executive Chef's First “Adult Tea Party” – A Limited 2-Day Lunch & Dessert Buffet Featuring Seasonal Peaches

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel (Location: Hattashiba, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture; General Manager: Yukiko Kageyama) will host a special two-day-only event titled "Lunch & Dessert Buffet: Enticed by the Fragrance of Peaches – An Adult Tea Party" on Sunday, July 19, and Monday, July 20, 2026. This marks the first restaurant event led by the hotel’s new executive chef, part of "KARUIZAWA asamariage (Asamariage)," a culinary experience series that celebrates Karuizawa’s breathtaking scenery, seasonal ingredients, and refined dining moments.

Offered in a half-buffet format, the lunch menu features three chef-curated dishes served individually per guest. Highlights include chilled capellini with Karuizawa-grown Amela tomatoes and peaches, herb-scented porchetta, and a reimagined version of the classic British dessert "Peach Melba." These dishes showcase the chef’s creativity paired with the season’s finest ingredients. The event will take place at "Dining Bloom," a spacious restaurant on the first floor with panoramic 9-meter-high windows offering sweeping views of Mount Asama. Guests can enjoy their meal amid stunning scenery, then enhance their stay with special packages combining onsen bathing or a round of golf at the Karuizawa Asama Golf Course. To welcome local guests, special pricing is available exclusively for residents of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures.

"Lunch & Dessert Buffet: Enticed by the Fragrance of Peaches – An Adult Tea Party" Event Details

Sales Period: July 19 (Sun), 2026 (Mon, national holiday)

Location: 1F "Dining Bloom," Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel

Operating Hours: Two seatings (90 minutes each): 1st seating from 11:30 A.M., 2nd seating from 1:30 P.M. (Maximum 40 guests per seating, on a first-come, first-served basis)

Price: ¥7,000 per person / ¥5,500 per person for residents of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures

For more details, visit the official website: https://asamariage.jp/half-buffet/

*Menu items and ingredients are subject to change based on availability. *Images are for illustrative purposes only. *Prices include consumption tax. A 13% service charge will be added at checkout. *Regarding food allergies, the restaurant complies with Japan’s Food Labeling Act, disclosing only the eight ingredients designated as allergens by suppliers (shrimp, crab, walnuts, wheat, buckwheat, eggs, milk, and peanuts). Guests requiring accommodations for these eight items must notify the restaurant in advance.

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel Executive Chef: Yuki Kuroda

Chef Kuroda honed his skills at Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, including "Le Relais Louis XIII" and "Taillevent." After returning to Japan, he served as sous chef at "Shangri-La Tokyo" and accumulated diverse culinary expertise.

July 2023: Joined Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Co., Ltd.

Assigned to The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo

Appointed Executive Chef at "Ristorante Caffè Ciliegio"

April 2026: Transferred to Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel

Appointed Executive Chef at "Dining Bloom"

"Lunch & Dessert Buffet: Enticed by the Fragrance of Peaches – An Adult Tea Party" Menu

Chilled Capellini with Karuizawa Amela Tomatoes and Peaches / Herb-Infused Pork Porchetta with Balsamic Sauce / Peach and Tea-Inspired Melba

Chilled Capellini with Karuizawa Amela Tomatoes and Peaches

A refreshing cold pasta dish combining sweet-tart Amela tomatoes and white peaches grown in Karuizawa, accented with mint for a bright, aromatic finish.

Herb-Infused Pork Porchetta with Balsamic Sauce

A classic Italian dish featuring pork wrapped with a blend of herbs and garlic. The rich aroma stimulates the appetite.

Peach and Tea-Inspired Melba

A reinterpretation of the traditional British dessert created for opera singer Nellie Melba. Dining Bloom’s version features peaches and tea, combined with framboise, poached peaches, non-alcoholic white wine jelly, and milk tea ice cream for a harmonious dessert experience.

"Lunch & Dessert Buffet: Enticed by the Fragrance of Peaches – An Adult Tea Party" Buffet Menu

The buffet includes Caprese with peaches and tomatoes, Shinshu salmon cream croquettes, peach soup with tea jelly, and Prince Hotel apple pie. Guests can pair these with a selection of teas, flavored infusions, and Shinshu peach juice for a variety of delightful combinations.

Entrée Buffet – Appetizers

Quiche with Asama Komachi and Karuizawa Bacon / Caprese with Peaches and Tomatoes / Cream Croquettes with Shinshu Salmon / Adult-style Potato Salad with Cilantro

Dessert Buffet

Peach Soup with Tea Jelly / Peach Confit / Three Macarons (Blueberry, Framboise, Pistachio) / Prince Hotel Apple Pie / Prince Hotel Cake Fruits / Fresh Fruits

Beverages Served

German heritage tea brand "LONNEFELDT": Darjeeling / Assam / Earl Grey / English Breakfast

Flavored tea "Pompadour": Mediterranean Peach / Chamomile / Peppermint

Iced tea "Twinings": Earl Grey / Iced Peach Tea / Iced Peach Milk Tea

Soft drinks: Shinshu Peach Juice / Virgin Bellini

About KARUIZAWA asamariage (Asamariage)

A coined term combining "ASAMA" and the French word "Mariage" (meaning "marriage"). In French gastronomy, "marriage" refers to harmonious pairings, such as wine and food. "KARUIZAWA asamariage" evokes an elegant experience where the natural beauty and culture of Mount Asama blend seamlessly with local ingredients and traditions, creating exceptional culinary moments.

Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel Guest Rooms

About Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel

A resort hotel located with majestic views of Mount Asama, offering guests an immersive experience in nature’s changing seasons. Featuring guest rooms with balconies, restaurants, and onsen baths—all designed to provide panoramic views of Mount Asama. The architecture throughout the property integrates seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape.

The onsen facility features open-air and indoor baths, offering relaxation and rejuvenation in serene surroundings. The 18-hole Karuizawa Asama Golf Course provides a refreshing golfing experience with views of Mount Asama, perfect for combining with an overnight stay.

Opening Date: July 1997

Number of Rooms: 30

Facilities: Restaurant "Dining Bloom," Bar, Onsen facility "Breeze in Plateau," Spa "Aroma Therapy Salon PARTE," Boutique, Convenience Store, Karuizawa Asama Golf Course (closed in winter), and more

Address: Hattashiba, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

Access: Approximately 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Approximately 8 minutes (about 5.6 km) via Prefectural Road 43 from Karuizawa IC on the Jōshin-etsu Expressway

Approximately 10 minutes (about 6.7 km) via Prefectural Road 43 from Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Special packages combining onsen bathing and golf at Karuizawa Asama Golf Course are also available.

Lunch & Dessert Buffet + Onsen + 1R Golf Package

Sales Period: July 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon, national holiday), 2026

Green Fee: From ¥26,500 per person for members / From ¥25,500 per person for residents of Nagano and Gunma Prefectures

Reservations: Book via the official website: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/golf/asama/

Inquiries: Karuizawa Asama Golf Course TEL: 0267-48-0001 (Reception hours: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)

*Members refer to Seibu Prince Global Rewards members. *The golf-inclusive package includes green fee, meal, onsen access, usage tax, and consumption tax. A ¥35 insurance fee is charged separately.