French cuisine at a Grande Auberge in the forest
Light and refined French cuisine, inspired by Miyota
Akio Yanagihara, who has been head chef since Le Grand Lys opened in 2021, says Miyota is an ideal location for chefs: “Since I’ve been here, I feel my level of happiness has increased. When I’m cooking, and engaging with local ingredients and the people who produce them, delicious dishes just seem to come together naturally. That’s the kind of French cuisine that truly reflects who I am.”
Chef Yanagihara’s “less-is-more” approach to French cuisine uses as little oil as possible and makes the most of the natural flavours of the ingredients. The delicate sauces and clear, refined stocks reflect a mastery of technique honed over years of experience at Hiramatsu.
The gentle sound of the fountain accompanies your meal
The main dining room’s big windows look out onto the forest. Its walls are decorated with photographs by Jean-Eugene Atget, who captured the atmosphere of Paris in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Photographs by Man Ray bring a playful touch to the private dining rooms.
French cuisine that reflects the bounty of Shinshu
With its clean air and water, the Shinshu region produces a wide variety of highland vegetables, mushrooms, fruit and game. They are in season for only a short time but are cram-full of flavour. And when the season for one ingredient ends, the next one comes into season. Le Grand Lys offers unique dishes you can only enjoy right here, right now.
Akio Yanagihara gained a wealth of experience at Hiramatsu group restaurants in Japan and in France. He began visiting local producers two years before The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota opened, and the relationships he has built now extend to traditional craftspeople in Shinshu. Together, they bring the richness of the region to the table, creating a dining experience that reflects its sense of place.
Dinner | 5.30 to 10.30pm ( last orders 8.00pm )
* Diners with accompanying children under 10 years old are invited to enjoy Le Grand Lys’s cuisine in the 5th-floor dining room.
* Please note that the restaurants are open only to hotel guests.
A light-filled restaurant situated on the hotel’s top floor, with a sweeping view over Miyota