Karuizawa Marriott Hotel’s winter menu has arrived in Karuizawa, centered on the seasonal Prime Shinshu -Winter- French dinner course. The menu presents Shinshu ingredients and fermentation culture through modern French techniques.
Available from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, the course is served at Grill & Dining G from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required by 5 p.m. three days before the visit, and the course is available for parties of two or more.
The menu includes a French-style koi-koku soup inspired by Saku’s local cuisine, salmon pie wrapped with nozawana pickles, Shinshu apple-fed Wagyu beef fillet Rossini-style, and desserts featuring sake lees, amazake, Shinshu miso, and fair-trade chocolate. The dinner costs ¥22,000 per person, while the three-glass NAGANO WINE Discovery set is ¥4,300.
About Prime Shinshu -Winter-
Prime Shinshu -Winter-
The Prime Shinshu -Winter- dinner at Karuizawa Marriott Hotel uses French techniques to reinterpret Shinshu ingredients and fermentation culture. The course is priced at ¥22,000 per person, including tax and service.
Seasonal Appetizer
The wreath-style appetizer features Nagano sakuramasu with kombu curing and Jerusalem artichoke marinated in apple vinegar. It is part of the ¥22,000 Prime Shinshu -Winter- dinner course.
Salmon Pie
The fish course wraps nozawana pickles in salmon pie and pairs it with a béarnaise sauce flavored with persimmon vinegar. It is included in the ¥22,000 dinner course.
Shinshu Meat Courses
The menu includes Golden Shamo chicken with blue cheese notes and Shinshu apple-fed Wagyu beef fillet Rossini-style. Both are served as part of the ¥22,000 dinner course.
Fermentation-Inspired Desserts
Desserts include a sake-lees and mascarpone ensemble, strawberry tiramisu, citrus sorbet, and Petit fours such as Shinshu miso sable cookies. These sweets are included in the ¥22,000 course.
NAGANO WINE Discovery -Winter-
The wine tasting set features Alkan Vinyards Sparkling 2016, Villa d’Este Sauvignon Blanc 2022, and Alkan Vinyards Merlot Village 2020. The three-glass set costs ¥4,300, including tax and service.
Prime Shinshu Stay
The accommodation plan includes the dinner, one glass of sparkling wine, and hotel breakfast, with a choice of three room types. Rates start at ¥46,981 per person when two guests share a room.
The course highlights the depth of Shinshu’s food culture by combining local ingredients with fermentation-based flavors. Sake lees, amazake, Shinshu miso, nozawana pickles, and persimmon vinegar appear across the savory and sweet dishes, creating a menu that moves between familiar regional tastes and refined French presentation.
Highlights
- French-style koi-koku soup inspired by a traditional dish from the Saku area
- Amuse-bouche of foie gras macaron and a wreath-style salmon appetizer with Nagano sakuramasu
- Salmon pie filled with nozawana pickles and served with persimmon-vinegar béarnaise sauce
- Shinshu apple-fed Wagyu beef fillet Rossini-style with sake-lees gratin dauphinoise and roasted root vegetables
- Prime Shinshu -Winter- dinner: ¥22,000 per person, tax included
- NAGANO WINE Discovery -Winter- three-glass set: ¥4,300, tax included
- Prime Shinshu Stay from ¥46,981 per person when two guests share a room, tax included
Menu and Stay Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Prime Shinshu -Winter-; NAGANO WINE Discovery -Winter-; Prime Shinshu Stay |
| Menu / items | Foie gras macaron; Nagano sakuramasu with kombu curing and Jerusalem artichoke; French-style koi-koku soup; salmon pie with nozawana pickles; Golden Shamo chicken; Shinshu apple-fed Wagyu beef fillet Rossini-style; sake-lees and mascarpone dessert; strawberry tiramisu; fair-trade chocolate truffles; Shinshu miso sable cookies; three selected Nagano wines |
| Release date | December 1, 2026 |
| Period | December 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027. Excluded dates for the dinner: December 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027, and January 18–21, 2027. Excluded dates for the stay plan: December 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027, and January 18–21, 2027. |
| Location | Grill & Dining G, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel, Karuizawa, Nagano |
| Price | Prime Shinshu -Winter-: ¥22,000 per person (tax and service included); NAGANO WINE Discovery -Winter-: ¥4,300 for three 90 ml glasses (tax and service included); Prime Shinshu Stay: from ¥46,981 per person when two guests share a room (tax and service included; bathing and accommodation taxes charged separately) |
| Official website | Karuizawa Marriott Hotel |
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Before you buy
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- When can I book Prime Shinshu -Winter-? \n
- The dinner is available from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Reservations must be made by 5 p.m. three days before the visit. \n
- How much is Prime Shinshu -Winter-? \n
- The dinner costs ¥22,000 per person, including tax and service. It is available for parties of two or more. \n
- How much is the NAGANO WINE Discovery set? \n
- The three-glass tasting set costs ¥4,300, including tax and service. Each glass is 90 ml. \n
- What is included in Prime Shinshu Stay? \n
- The stay plan includes a selected hotel room, the Prime Shinshu -Winter- dinner, one glass of sparkling wine during dinner, and breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Rates start at ¥46,981 per person when two guests share a room. \n
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