ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa, situated in the Kitakaruizawa highlands, will commemorate its first anniversary with a series of events and seasonal programs throughout September 2026. The resort, which opened on September 12, 2025, overlooks Mount Asama and offers a landscape defined by its high-altitude location. The centerpiece of the celebrations is a one-day event on Saturday, September 12, featuring local cultural performances and a dramatic evening display.
One-Day Anniversary Event on September 12
On the anniversary date of September 12, 2026, the resort will host interactive family activities, including a “photorogaining” mission. Guests participate by completing specific photography-based objectives around the property to earn entry into a capsule toy lottery, with prizes including resort stay vouchers and golf tickets. The evening program begins with taiko (traditional percussion) performances by the Kitakaruizawa Asama Onioshi Taiko and Kitakaru Ryukyu Taiko groups. The celebration concludes at 20:00 with a synchronized display of 105 fireworks launched into the mountain air.
September Anniversary Month Programs
Throughout the month of September, the resort introduces a “Nature, Food, and Experience” theme. As a daily welcome service, guests can enjoy “Asama Shaved Ice,” made using local spring water. On September 12 and 13, special golf cart tours will be conducted at the adjacent Nature Hills Karuizawa Country Club, allowing guests to explore the surrounding forest and terrain. The resort’s restaurant, Foggi Forest Dining, will feature an Anniversary Buffet highlighting regional highland vegetables and seasonal fruits. The menu includes live kitchen service for sushi, crepe flambé, and roast beef prepared with Joshu beef.
Anniversary All-Inclusive Resort Stay
To mark the milestone, a dedicated “Anniversary All-Inclusive Resort Stay” plan is available for the duration of September. This package is designed for comprehensive access to the resort’s facilities, including all meals, free-flow beverages, and activities such as tennis, an indoor pool, and putter golf. The plan also grants a late checkout at 14:00. Families can utilize the “Kids Stay & Eat Free” program, which permits up to two children aged 12 and under to stay and dine at no additional cost when sharing a room with adults.
Property details
- Property
- ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa
- Address
- 2032-16 Kitakaruizawa, Naganohara-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1412
- Access
- Located in Kitakaruizawa at an altitude of 1,300m
- Official site
- https://karuizawa.holidayinnresorts.com/en/
- Pricing
- Anniversary Commemorative Golf Plan from 13,000 yen per person
- Opened
- September 12, 2025
