Karuizawa T-SITE, a gateway that showcases and allows visitors to experience the unique character of Shinshu and "stimulates" their curiosity, has grand opened.
2026.03.17
Press Releases
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. / Aqua Ignis Co., Ltd. / Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Atsushi Nakajima), Aqua Ignis Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuya Tachibana), and Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (Head office: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Yasunori Takahashi) have grand opened "Karuizawa T-SITE," a new commercial facility at the north exit of Karuizawa Station, today, March 17th (Tuesday).
This facility is located on land owned by Shinano Railway Co., Ltd., and was developed using the former Shin'etsu Main Line railway tracks that were abandoned following the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 1997. Mitsubishi Estate will lease the site and develop a commercial facility directly connected to the Karuizawa Station pedestrian walkway. Aqua Ignis and Culture Convenience Club will be responsible for operating the hot spring facilities, accommodations, restaurants, retail stores, and other facilities. The three companies will deepen their collaboration with the local community through "Karuizawa T-SITE" and contribute to promoting and revitalizing the appeal of Karuizawa, and indeed the entire Shinshu region.
(From left) Tetsuya Tachibana, Representative Director of Aqua Ignis Co., Ltd.; Michio Tsuchiya, Mayor of Karuizawa Town; Yuko Koibuchi, Executive Officer and General Manager of Urban Development Department, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.; Tomonori Tsuchiya, President and Representative Director of Shinano Railway; and Seiji Amakawa, General Manager of Estate Strategy Division, Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Based on the concept of "a gateway that showcases and allows visitors to experience the essence of Shinshu, stimulating their curiosity," this facility will feature a Shinshu experience zone with local Shinshu shops, as well as a hot spring facility and accommodation to soothe travel fatigue, and a total of 17 shops, including restaurants making their first appearance in the prefecture. Based on the three themes of "eating," "spending time," and "relaxing," this facility offers new value to Karuizawa and is full of experiences that stimulate the five senses of adults.
With the theme of "eating" that will "tickle" the stomachs of visitors, the event will feature popular sweets shops such as "LE CHOCOLAT DE H," a chocolatier by Hiroshi Tsujiguchi, and "I'm donut?", which is making its first appearance in the Koshinetsu region, as well as a diverse lineup of brands including the wine shop "aVin stand Karuizawa."In addition, renowned restaurants showcasing masterful craftsmanship, such as "Kasa-an Sanpi Ryōron" and "Dashio Kume," will be opening their first branches in Karuizawa.
The facility includes "AQUAIGNIS GARDEN SPA," a hot spring facility offering saunas in an open outdoor space, which is the first of its kind in the Koshinetsu region; "HACIENDA KARUIZAWA," a hotel with 9 rooms supervised by The Conran Shop; and "SHARE LOUNGE," the first of its kind in Nagano Prefecture. It is a facility that can be used for a wide range of occasions, whether for leisure or business. As a new landmark in Karuizawa, we will showcase the unique character of Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture).
■ Karuizawa T-SITE
■Introduction of participating stores (★ = Shinshu experience store)
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Dashio Kume *First store opening in Karuizawa |
This is a specialty shop for additive-free dashi (broth) run by Okume Shoten, a dried food wholesaler founded in 1871 and located in Toyosu Market. Their specialty is "Made-to-Order Dashi Packs," where you can create a one-of-a-kind dashi pack with your own unique combination of ingredients. |
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Kasa-an: Pros and Cons (First store in Karuizawa) |
"Sanpi Ryōron" is a restaurant created by chef Masahiro Kasahara. A truly unique and exceptional restaurant, showcasing both traditional Japanese techniques and originality. |
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Sushi Restaurant Ono *First store in Karuizawa |
This famous restaurant in Ebisu, Tokyo, is known for its "ONO Special Roll."It has been featured in the New York Times and is attracting attention from around the world. |
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LE CHOCOLAT DE H *First store opening in Karuizawa |
A chocolatier run by pastry chef Hiroshi Tsujiguchi. A chocolate brand that fuses cacao from around the world with Japanese ingredients and culture, and shares it with the world. |
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SHOZO COFFEE STORE KARUIZAWA |
SHOZO Kiosk offers coffee and baked goods, perfect for a casual stop during your travels or everyday life. |
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Starbucks |
Enjoy a wide variety of drinks, including espresso drinks such as "Starbucks Latte," dessert-like Frappuccinos®, teas, pastries, and sandwiches. |
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OSOBAR STATION ★ |
Enjoy Shinshu soba casually. Simple, yet deeply satisfying, its deliciousness warms both body and soul. A comfortable atmosphere for enjoying soba as part of your daily life. |
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Smokemanship ★ |
Texas-style BBQ is attracting attention from all over the world. This restaurant is popular for its authentic BBQ dishes, including carefully selected Shinshu Minemura beef brisket, pulled pork, and spare ribs. |
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Chateau Mercian Wine Shop Karuizawa ★ *First store in Karuizawa |
This is an antenna shop that sells and offers tastings of "Château Mercian," a leading Japanese wine brand, and serves as a starting point for winery tours. |
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aVin stand Karuizawa ★ |
At the gateway to Karuizawa, you can find Nagano wines, local sake, and beers. Several varieties are always available for tasting. |
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I'm donut? *First store opening in the Koshinetsu region |
A specialty shop for fresh donuts with a new texture that melts in your mouth the moment you bite into it. |
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Wazamart Karuizawa Store ★ *First store in Karuizawa |
A localized convenience store-style shop where you can "quickly drop in and buy good things" for a speedy shopping experience. |
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SHARE LOUNGE Karuizawa T-SITE *First store in Karuizawa |
A new way to spend time at Karuizawa Station. Enjoy luxurious time freely in an inspiring space, whether as a cafe or office. |
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AQUAIGNIS GARDEN SPA *First store opening in the Koshinetsu region |
The sophisticated design space, supervised by The Conran Shop, features two saunas with distinct atmospheres. We offer you a truly sublime moment to unwind your mind and body. |
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HACIENDA KARUIZAWA ※甲信越初出店 |
A small hotel with only nine rooms, designed under the supervision of The Conran Shop. Each guest room features a different selection of furniture and accessories. We offer a special stay where you can discover new charms no matter how many times you visit. Enjoy the liberating atmosphere and refined experience unique to Karuizawa to your heart's content. |
■Facility Overview
Location: 1178-1293 Nakayachi, Karuizawa, Kita-Saku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
Access: 1-minute walk from Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen and Shinano Railway lines.
Site area: Approximately 13,000 m²
Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial Area
Landowner: Shinano Railway Co., Ltd.
Building owner: Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Building area: Approximately 4,400㎡
Total floor area: Approximately 5,400 m²
Structure and Scale: Steel frame construction, single-story and two-story (partially three-story), total of 6 buildings
Main uses: Hot spring facilities, accommodation facilities, restaurants, retail stores, etc.
Number of stores: 17 stores
Client: Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Designer: Taiyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. / Arai Design Joint Venture
Contractor: Taiyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Design supervision: The Conran Shop Japan Co., Ltd.
Construction started: March 1, 2024
Completion: February 12, 2026
■Documents related to this matter
Karuizawa T-SITE, a gateway that showcases and allows visitors to experience the unique character of Shinshu and "stimulates" their curiosity, has grand opened.
■Inquiries regarding this matter
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Department
TEL: 045-522-8154／MAIL: inquiry@ccc.co.jp
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