Fufu Kyukaruizawa -Seiyo no Mori-

This was my first stay with the Fufu brand, and I was very impressed by the thoughtful attention to detail throughout, as well as the stylish design. I’ve stayed at several small luxury properties, but here even the subtle Facilities and furnishings really resonated with me. The meals in particular were truly delicious—I was moved again and again. Also, although it is transported hot spring water, the in-Room (semi-)open-air bath was outstanding. Precisely because of this season, the cool outdoor air felt wonderful, and with screens in place I didn’t have to worry about insects.If I had to mention a few drawbacks: - At breakfast, service such as bringing dishes felt rushed (I suspected they may have been short-staffed… though the service itself was excellent). - As a small luxury Accommodation it’s understandable, but there are limited public spaces such as a large communal bath. - The Room included complimentary drinks plus beer so it wasn’t a major issue, but having paid alcohol placed there takes away from the experience. - Likewise with dining, being encouraged toward higher-priced options is also off-putting. Overall, at this price level many guests probably want to pay upfront and then relax without thinking about extra charges. To be honest, it felt a bit too sales-driven and became tiring.That said, overall this is an Accommodation with very high satisfaction. Personally I found myself torn between here and HIRAMATSU Karuizawa Miyota—HIRAMATSU has better views, while Fufu has better access—so it’s genuinely hard to choose.I’d love to return again in the future, including to other Fufu properties as well.

The Room layout was well designed, and we had a very comfortable stay. Every meal was delicious, and we truly enjoyed them. We also had the conger eel mixed rice made into rice balls and enjoyed them later as a late-night snack.