ALL DAY DINING KAGARIBI
There is something entirely new and surprising about KAGARIBI. Hotel guests and locals alike will enjoy the fresh produce in this restaurant, sourced locally from Karuizawa – grown in the purest cool air and water and cooked to perfection with a special firewood flame. Our culinary team’s use of local ingredients and cooking methods, as well as our connection with our neighborhood, enhances the flavor of each dish.
No matter if you’re staying at the hotel or a local, you’re sure to have an unforgettable food experience at Karuizawa.
The “Kagaribi” food will not only make your mouth water, but also make your heart beat faster.
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Start your day off right with a nourishing breakfast made with local, seasonal ingredients.
Eggs are used in a special frittata made with vegetables from the local Yanagisawa Farm, as well as vitamin-rich smoothies, juices and homemade bread.
There are a number of breakfast options offered at the restaurant, including an ‘Indigo Breakfast’ and a ‘Japanese Breakfast’ set menu.
LUNCH
LUNCH
An open fire is used to create a special lunch dish, which is dynamically prepared with ingredients from the neighborhood. Enjoy a relaxing lunch with your family or friends or have a working lunch with your colleagues. Visitors are welcome.
DINNER GRAND MENU
DINNER GRAND MENU
KAGARIBI’s culinary team use fresh ingredients and cooking methods that bring out their full flavor. Wood-fired grills are used to create a variety of original Italian dishes that will intrigue your taste buds. You’ll cherish your visit to Karuizawa with a dining experience that will stimulate all your senses, from the subtle aromas and flavours carried by the flames, to the beautiful presentation and unexpected texture of each dish. Desserts prepared by a patissier are also highly recommended.
DINNER COURSE
DINNER COURSE
Our four and five courses of authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on ingredients, using local and Italian produce in the right places.
Powered by a wood-fired grill, KAGARIBI provides rich flavours and a dynamic cooking experience.
Pairings of Shinshu wines and craft beers to match the food recommended by the sommelier make the dining experience even more memorable.
BEVERAGE & WINE MENUS
BEVERAGE & WINE MENUS
Discover a unique selection of beverages inspired by the Karuizawa region, blessed with rich soil and pristine water. Enjoy locally crafted beers from Karuizawa, small-batch wines from the Chikumagawa Wine Valley, and tea made from leaves grown at Nagano Prefecture’s only tea plantation—flavors that can only be experienced here.
Our sommelier offers an extensive selection of both Japanese and international wines and will be happy to recommend the perfect bottle to suit your preferences. Be sure to try our seasonal cocktails, thoughtfully crafted by our mixologists using the finest seasonal ingredients.
*The Mixologist’s Signature Cocktails are available by advance reservation only and only on days when our mixologist is on duty.
MEET THE CHEF
MEET THE CHEF
A Young Chef Carrying Forward the Spirit of Wood-Fired Italian Cuisine
Led by Executive Chef Daisuke Denpo, our team of chefs shares a deep passion for Nagano. Together with our Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, and Bakery Chef, they continuously explore local ingredients and refine their craft to create Italian cuisine filled with surprise and discovery for every guest.
Executive Chef Daisuke Denpo – Profile
2011–2020 – Fiorentina, Grand Hyatt Tokyo
2017 – Sous Chef
LAKEHOUSE, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko – Head Chef
December 2022 – Joined KAGARIBI as Sous Chef
Since 2023 – Executive Chef, KAGARIBI
KAGARIBI has been awarded a Silver Badge for the second consecutive year at Star Wine List of the Year Japan.
