Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel (Minamikaruizawa, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano) will hold a two-day-only "Lunch & Dessert Buffet: Drawn by the Fragrance of Peach — An Adult Tea Party" on July 19 (Sunday) and July 20 (Monday, national holiday), 2026. The event marks the first restaurant event organized by the hotel's newly appointed head chef and is part of the hotel's signature dining series, KARUIZAWA asamariage.
About the Event
The buffet takes a half-buffet format: guests receive one individually plated dish each from the chef's signature lunch course, then enjoy an open dessert buffet. The venue, ダイニング ブルーム on the first floor, features 9-meter-high panoramic windows offering an unobstructed view of Mt. Asama.
Dates: July 19 (Sunday) and July 20 (Monday, national holiday), 2026
Venue: ダイニング ブルーム, 1F, Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel
Sessions: Two sessions, 90 minutes each
- Session 1: from 11:30 AM
- Session 2: from 1:30 PM
- Capacity: 40 guests per session
Price: ¥7,000 per person
- Special rate for Nagano and Gunma residents: ¥5,500 per person
Prices include consumption tax; a 13% service charge will be added at the time of payment.
Reservations are available via the official website: https://asamariage.jp/half-buffet/
Head Chef: Yuuki Kuroda
Yuuki Kuroda trained 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 before taking up the head chef role at Ristorante Café Ciliegio inside The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo in July 2023. In April 2026, he was appointed head chef at ダイニング ブルーム in Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel. This two-day buffet is his first restaurant event in this role.
Chef's Plated Dishes
Each guest receives one portion of each of the following three dishes, served individually.
Cold Capellini with Karuizawa Amela Tomato and Peach
A chilled pasta combining Karuizawa-grown Amela tomatoes with white peach for a pleasantly sweet-tart balance. Finished with a hint of fresh mint.
Pork and Herb Porchetta with Balsamic Sauce
A classic Italian preparation of pork rolled with a variety of herbs and garlic. The aromatic herbs and garlic fill the dining room and pair naturally with the balsamic sauce.
Peach and Black Tea Melba Style
A riff on the traditional British dessert originally created for opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. At ダイニング ブルーム, the dish is reinterpreted with peach and black tea: raspberry, peach compote, non-alcoholic white wine jelly, and milk tea ice cream are combined into a harmonious whole.
Buffet Items
Entrée Buffet
- Quiche with 浅間小町 and Karuizawa bacon
- Peach and tomato caprese
- Shinshu salmon cream croquette
- Adult potato salad with cilantro
Dessert Buffet
- Peach soup with black tea jelly
- Peach guimauve (marshmallow)
- Macarons in three flavors (blueberry, raspberry, pistachio)
- Prince Hotel apple pie
- Prince Hotel cake aux fruits
- Fresh fruit
Beverages
Ronnefeldt (Germany): Darjeeling / Assam / Earl Grey / English Breakfast
Pompadour flavored teas: Mediterranean Peach / Chamomile / Peppermint
Twinings iced teas: Earl Grey / Peach Iced Tea / Peach Milk Iced Tea
Soft drinks: Shinshu Peach Juice / Virgin Bellini
Golf and Onsen Plan
For guests who want to extend their stay, an optional plan combining the lunch buffet, hot spring bathing, and a round of golf at Karuizawa Asama Golf Course is also available.
Dates: July 19 (Sunday) and July 20 (Monday, national holiday), 2026
Price:
- Seibu Prince Global Rewards members: from ¥26,500 per person
- Nagano and Gunma residents: from ¥25,500 per person
Price includes green fees, food, bathing, utility tax, and consumption tax. A ¥35 supplemental fee applies separately.
Reservations: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/golf/asama/
Inquiries: Karuizawa Asama Golf Course, TEL: 0267-48-0001 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
About KARUIZAWA asamariage
The KARUIZAWA asamariage series is a dining experience concept that takes its name from a combination of "ASAMA" and the French word "mariage" — which in French culinary culture refers to the pairing of wine and food. The series is built around the idea of harmonizing the natural environment, local ingredients, and culture of Karuizawa and its surroundings to create distinctive dining experiences.
