Experience a Summer Resort Stay on Awaji Island: Limited-Time Buffet Featuring Award-Winning Craft Beer, Seasonal Anago Tempura, and Awaji Beef Steak – Special Packages Now Available [Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa]

Overlooking the Great Naruto Bridge and Naruto Strait, Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa (located in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture; General Manager: Masahiro Oshiro) will offer a summer-limited dinner buffet from July to August 2026, featuring craft beer 'AWAJI BEER' brewed by a local brewery, seasonal conger eel tempura, and Awaji beef steak. The resort will also host a variety of activities, including the 'Sea Firefly Viewing Session' ideal for children's summer projects, and launch special accommodation packages to support family vacations, offering a summer resort experience enjoyable for guests of all ages.

Savor the Flavors of Awaji Island: Summer-Limited Menu

The dinner buffet will feature seasonal dishes made with local Awaji Island ingredients. Highlights include freshly fried conger eel tempura and Awaji beef steak prepared live at the kitchen station, along with local craft beer. Guests can enjoy Awaji Island’s culinary delights with all senses through the all-inclusive dining experience.

Additionally, a new restaurant space will open on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Operating based on demand, the additional buffet area will provide a more comfortable dining environment.

AWAJI BEER (Awaji Beer) Pilsner

The resort will serve 'AWAJI BEER Pilsner,' a craft beer from Awaji Island. It won the Gold Award in the International Style Pilsner category at the International Beer Cup 2018, one of the world’s top five beer competitions. Known for its crisp mouthfeel and clean finish, this easy-drinking beer features aromatic hops and the rich flavor of malt, making it a perfect pairing with conger eel tempura and Awaji beef steak.

Conger Eel Tempura

Fresh seasonal conger eel, a summer delicacy, will be served as tempura, fried to order at the live kitchen. Hyogo Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading producers of conger eel, a beloved summer ingredient featured in Kyoto’s Gion Festival and Osaka’s Tenjin Festival. (*) Conger eel caught near Awaji Island is particularly prized for its high-quality flesh. Guests can enjoy its plump texture and delicate sweetness with the immersive experience of live cooking.

Awaji Beef Steak

'Awaji Beef,' referring to cattle raised the longest on Awaji Island, will be grilled to order at the live kitchen. Raised in Awaji Island’s rich natural environment, this beef is known for its fine marbling and refined umami. Chefs will grill it in front of guests, delivering the freshly cooked aroma and flavor.

Reference: (*) Minamiawaji City: https://www.city.minamiawaji.hyogo.jp

Buffet Restaurant 'Le Sensoriel' Details

[Period]
AWAJI BEER: July 18 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026
Conger Eel Tempura & Awaji Beef Steak: August 1 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026

[Time] Dinner: 17:30 – 21:00 (last entry at 20:30)

[Location] 1st Floor Buffet Restaurant 'Le Sensoriel'

[Price] Included in all-inclusive plans. *Not available for room-only or breakfast-included plans.

[Details] https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/2026-summer-menu-buffet

[Notes]
• Menu items and origins may change due to seasonality and availability.

Local Dishes at Breakfast and Dinner Buffets

Throughout the year, the breakfast and dinner buffets offer a variety of local specialties.

*Menu subject to change based on availability.

Breakfast Buffet Menu

Tomato Juice: Made from tomatoes grown using Moist Culture cultivation at Aquaverde AWAJI
Fresh Shirasu: Fresh young whitebait caught near Awaji Island (scheduled to end in November 2026)
Octopus and Onion Rice: Flavorful rice dish with chopped octopus and sweet onions from Awaji Island

Dinner Buffet Menu

Awaji Beef Onion Graffoire Beef Burger: Burger with Awaji beef patty topped generously with Awaji onions and graffoire
Awaji Beef Shabu-Shabu: Premium Awaji beef cooked lightly with Awaji onions, mizuna, and plum-based broth
Whole Steamed Sea Bream: Whole sea bream gently steamed to perfection, featuring well-balanced fat and refined umami.

Supporting Family Vacations: Special Accommodation Plan

In conjunction with the summer-limited buffet, the resort is offering a special accommodation plan on its official website, with discounts of up to 30% off regular rates. Guests can enjoy Awaji Island’s local cuisine and various activities in an all-inclusive format.

Plan Overview

[Stay Period] August 1 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026

[Price] From JPY 26,700 per night (all-inclusive, tax and service included, based on double occupancy)

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Perfect for Summer Projects: Sea Firefly Viewing Session

The resort will host a 'Sea Firefly Viewing Session' to observe the magical glowing sea fireflies. After watching an educational DVD, guests will experience observing the actual blue-white bioluminescence. This hands-on program allows children to learn about the ecology of sea fireflies while connecting with Awaji Island’s nature, making it ideal for school summer projects.

Sea Firefly Viewing Session Details

[Dates] August 10 (Mon), 11 (Tue), 17 (Mon), 18 (Tue), 24 (Mon), 25 (Tue), 2026

[Time] 20:30 – approx. 30 minutes

[Location] Basement 1 Kids Lounge

[Price] Included in accommodation fee

[Details] https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/umihotaru

■ Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa

The resort features an expanded Kids Lounge for families to relax together. A seasonal outdoor pool opens in summer, and new 'Family Superior' rooms with projectors offer movie viewing.

Located between Kansai and Shikoku, this all-inclusive resort boasts stunning views of the Great Naruto Bridge and Naruto Strait. The scenic beauty—blue sea, green island silhouettes, and sunsets behind the bridge—creates a sense of escape. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner buffets featuring Seto Inland Sea produce, hot spring open-air baths, and lounges—all included in the room rate. Family-friendly indoor facilities like the 'Kids Lounge ~Shichifuku~' and a seasonal outdoor pool ensure fun regardless of weather. At the rooftop 'KOHAKU Terrace,' the sea and sky bathed in sunset glow enhance the travel experience.

[Address] 317 Furucho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture

[TEL] 03-6830-3932 (Reservation Center)

[Rate] From JPY 25,700 per person per night (all-inclusive, tax and service included, double occupancy)

[Access] Approximately 10 minutes by car from Awajishima Minami IC. Accessible from both Kobe and Tokushima via the Great Naruto Bridge and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

[URL] https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp

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