Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort Launches All-Inclusive Stay Plan Featuring Saga's Famous Sake "Nabeshima" and Three Chef-Devised Appetizers

Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort (Higashi-Karatsu, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture / General Manager: Eiichi Koyama), an all-inclusive resort hotel with close views of "Niji-no-Matsubara," one of Japan's three great pine groves, and the sea, has launched a limited-time accommodation plan to enjoy the marriage of Saga's famous sake "Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo Aiyama" and three chef-devised appetizers. In addition, seasonal local sake is offered in the night lounge, and a bookshelf filled with books related to Saga Karatsu and Kyushu has been installed in the relaxation lounge adjacent to the large public bath.

### Three Special Plans Recommended for Adult Trips to Experience the Charm of Saga.

The period from after Golden Week until before summer vacation, with lush greenery and mild weather, is ideal for avoiding crowds and leisurely touring the region. Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, where our hotel is located, is a region with attractive tourist resources such as the Karatsu Kunchi festival, Karatsu Castle, Karatsu ware, and Yobuko squid, which have been passed down for approximately 400 years. It is recommended as a base for enjoying local food and sake while experiencing history and culture. We have prepared three plans to deepen the experience of the region's sake, food, and culture even within the hotel, along with a stroll through Karatsu: enjoying Saga's renowned sake "Nabeshima" and chef's special appetizers, the night lounge where you can taste local sake each season, and a quiet moment in the relaxation lounge with local books.

### 1. Accommodation Plan to Fully Enjoy the Marriage of Saga's Famous Sake "Nabeshima" and Three Appetizers

This is a limited-time accommodation plan to enjoy Saga's representative sake "Nabeshima," brewed by Fukuchiyo Shuzo, founded in Taisho 12 (1923), together with three original appetizers devised by the hotel chef.

The International Wine Challenge (IWC), established in the UK in 1984, introduced a Japanese sake (SAKE) division in 2007. Nabeshima won gold medals in the "Junmai Sake Category" and "Ginjo Sake/Daiginjo Sake Category" in 2011, and has since received prestigious awards in various categories in many years. This time, you can savor the marriage of "Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo Aiyama," which won a silver medal in the "Junmai Daiginjo Category" in 2025, and three appetizers.

#### Saga's representative sake "Nabeshima" and three appetizers

- **Nabeshima Aiyama**

"Nabeshima Aiyama Daiginjo" is made with "Aiyama," a variety in the same lineage as the "King of Sake Rice" Yamada Nishiki and Omachi. It is characterized by its gorgeous and elegant aroma and soft, full-bodied mouthfeel. The faint sweetness of rice spreads gently, offering a soothing taste.

- **Octopus Tamari Cream Cheese Wasabi Soy Sauce**

This dish combines crunchy octopus with rich cream cheese, finished with wasabi soy sauce. It is characterized by its richness yet refreshing aftertaste, with a moderate coolness.

- **Spicy Matsumae-style Marinade of Squid and Dried Radish**

A spicy Matsumae-style marinade of squid and dried radish, seasoned with the umami of kombu seaweed. The crispy texture harmonizes with the flavor of squid, and the subtle spiciness and saltiness enhance the taste of the sake.

- **Braised Duck with Sansho Pepper**

A dish of tender duck loin slowly braised with sansho pepper. The refreshing aroma and subtle tingling sensation of sansho pepper merge with the flavor of the duck, creating a rich marriage with sake.

- **[Accommodation Plan Name]** [Nabeshima Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo x Three Appetizers] Saga Local Sake and Three Appetizers Plan / All-Inclusive

- **[Stay Period]** Monday, April 6, 2026 - Friday, July 10, 2026 *The eligible stay period may change.

- **[Price]** From 18,800 yen (per person for 2 people per room, tax and service charge included) *Some services are charged, lunch is not provided.

- **[Serving Location]** Buffet Restaurant Locavore

- **[Serving Hours]** 17:30 - 21:00 (Last entry 20:30)

- **[Details]** https://mercure-sagakaratsu-resort.jp/plan/saga-jizake-otsumami/

### 2. Lounge to Relax with Seasonal Local Sake

Seasonal local sake will be available at the night lounge, where guests can enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks without worrying about additional payment.

#### Plum wine made from locally grown ripe Nankou plums in spring

- **Taijo Plum Sake (made with sake)**

In spring, we offer "Taijo Plum Sake (made with sake)," a plum wine made only from refined sake, locally grown ripe Nankou plums, and domestic beet rock sugar. This plum wine, which won a gold medal at the KURA MASTER 2025 competition in France, has a rich aroma and mellow taste, best enjoyed straight or on the rocks.

- **[Serving Period]** Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026

- **BariPi!**

In summer, we offer "BariPi!", a new sensation barley shochu with a peach aroma made from locally grown barley. After the sweetness of peach, the refreshing taste of barley shochu follows, perfect on the rocks or with soda.