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MonocleMay 27, 2026

Japan’s resort industry hits new heights at Nagano’s Karuizawa T-Site

The collaborative project between books giant Tsutaya and Mitsubishi Estate in the mountain resort of Karuizawa offers a template for rethinking premium rural retail and hospitality.

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Shozo CoffeeRestaurantOffers good coffee and scones
Avin StandRestaurantNatural-wine retailer
Château MercianRestaurantOne of Japan’s oldest wineries
Karuizawa T-SitePlaceDestination to eat, drink, and relax
Waza MartMarketConvenience store with organic brands
Dashi OkumeRestaurantBroth shop beloved of chefs
Sushiya OnoRestaurantRestaurant in Karuizawa T-Site
OsobarRestaurantKnown for buckwheat soba noodles
Aquaignis Garden SpaPlaceSpa with hot-spring baths and saunas
Hacienda KaruizawaHotelElegant nine-room hotel
Kasa-an Sanpi RyoronRestaurantOffers omakase meal and Japanese breakfasts

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