Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Dining at Restaurant Sofu (Karuizawa)
Only 10 minutes from Karuizawa Station awaits a luxurious sukiyaki and shabu-shabu dining experience in the serene, welcoming interiors of Sofu Restaurant at The Prince Karuizawa Hotel.
Highlights
Indulge in a rotating course menu curated by expert chefs featuring 150g of Shinshu wagyu beef, Hoshihikari rice and other local Nagano ingredients
Enjoy a glass of champagne, six appetizers featuring regional specialties, a sukiyaki stew, a noodle dish and dessert
Bask in the relaxing views of the nearby Karuizawa forest throughout the seasons
Easy access: the restaurant is conveniently located within walking distance from Karuizawa Station
10 meals
Experience Details
Sofu restaurant's specialties are threefold: teppanyaki (iron-grill dishes), shabu shabu hotpot, and sukiyaki (a stew with thin slices of beef and vegetables on a cast-iron pan). It is no wonder, then, why many flock to Sofu for a hearty post-ski meal, considering also its convenient location at Karuizawa Prince Hotel, only a short walk from Karuizawa Station. But even outside of the winter months, Sofu is a beloved destination restaurant, celebrated for its utmost quality, service and care in every dish year-round.
Its organic interiors combine wood and stone, with delicate Japanese cedar leaf motifs and vistas of lush forests outside providing a touch of green. The ethereal feeling one gets with the entire scene may be what inspired the restaurant's name, which translates to "a refreshing breeze," aptly capturing its essence. While the ambience sets the mood, the irresistible smell of rich beef stew will remind you what brought you here in the first place: the food.
This decadent sukiyaki course includes abundant fresh produce, premium Shinshu wagyu beef, Koshihikari rice, a noodle dish (Shinshu soba or udon) and a seasonal confectionery. Glass of champagne in hand, lose yourself in the peaceful views of the forest outside and savor a taste of Nagano in every bite.
Overview of the contents of the Shinshu Premium Beef Sukiyaki Course included with this experience (exact contents are subject to change depending on seasonal availability):
- Welcome drink: a glass of champagne
- "Blessings from Shinshu" assorted appetizers: six small dishes highlighting Nagano specialties
- A sukiyaki meal with 150g of wagyu meat and seasonal vegetables
- Udon or Shinshu soba
- Dessert: Mizugashi confectioneries
Inclusions
Pre-dining entertainment
Hot pot course and fine dining experience with views of the Karuizawa forest
Welcome drink: one glass of champagne
Exclusions
Additional drinks or charges at Sofu
Hotel stay/amenities
Transportation to and from the restaurant
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Sofu Restaurant. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Ingredients and menu items are subject to change depending on season and availability.
This experience is open to participants of all ages. Families with children are asked to uphold fine-dining etiquette.
Reservations, allergy concerns, and alterations should be conveyed upon booking, or at least three days before dining.
Seating options at 5:30pm or 7:30 pm
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Package Options
Experience Location
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