Experience the Breathtaking Beauty of Minamiboso and Create Lasting Family Memories This Summer: 10 Resort Experiences Unveiled at Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa

Located within the Minamiboso Quasi-National Park at Taibusa Misaki, surrounded by lush nature and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa (located in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture; General Manager: Shunpei Mizuno) will launch 10 sensory-stimulating experiential programs for families in summer 2026.

The resort offers a wide range of nature-based activities set against the backdrop of the sea, forest, and starry sky, including an all-inclusive outdoor pool, workshops using marine plastic, yoga with ocean views, stargazing, sunset tours, and campfires.

Additionally, the resort has partnered with nearby facilities to offer firefly watching tours and birdwatching experiences. New indoor attractions such as a giant track slider and air trampolines allow children to move freely and have fun. By encouraging guests not just to view nature but to touch, learn, and play within it, the resort aims to deepen family memories through an immersive summer experience in Minamiboso.

1. Enjoy the All-Inclusive Outdoor Hotel Pool

The family-friendly outdoor pool reopens this summer, offering a refreshing resort experience under the sun and sea breeze. With a shallow area of 40cm depth, even young children can safely enjoy water play. Ideal for creating summer memories with the whole family.

Period: July 18 (Sat), 2026 – September 23 (Wed), 2026
Time: 9:00–17:00

※ Available before check-in and after check-out.
※ Guests are requested to bring their own towels.

Depth: Approx. 105cm; children’s shallow area approx. 40cm

Reservation & Fee: No reservation required; included in accommodation fee.
※ Day-use access is not available.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/garden-pool-2026/

2. New Giant Track Slider

A thrilling giant air slide attraction will be available for a limited summer period. Participants climb up a large inflatable structure and slide down rapidly—an exciting activity suitable even for young children, encouraging repeat play. Installed indoors, it's unaffected by weather, making it perfect for joyful family moments.

Giant Track Slider

Dates: August 3 (Mon) – August 7 (Fri), 2026

Time: 13:00–18:00
Venue: 1st floor, hotel building
Reservation & Fee: No reservation required; included in accommodation fee.

Note: Schedule subject to change or cancellation.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/summer-event2026/

3. Air Trampoline and Badminton

Air trampolines and badminton allow children to release their summer energy through full-body movement.

Dates: August 3 (Mon) – August 20 (Thu), 2026

Time: 13:00–18:00
Venue: 1st floor, hotel building
Reservation & Fee: No reservation required; included in accommodation fee.

Note: Schedule subject to change or cancellation.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/summer-event2026/

4. Campfire Experience in Nature [Hotel Area]

A summer-only campfire experience where families and friends gather around the fire to enjoy games and songs. The flickering flames create a magical atmosphere, turning your stay into a cherished memory. Enjoy this open-air moment surrounded by Minamiboso’s natural beauty.

Dates: August 4 (Tue), 25 (Tue), 2026
Time: 19:00–20:00
Location: Next to Hotel Chapel
Reservation & Fee: No reservation required; included in accommodation fee.

Note: May be canceled due to weather. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/summer-event2026/

5. Sunset Misaki Tour [Coastal Area]

Join a guided nature tour exploring Cape Taibusa at sunset. Enjoy hammock experiences and wildlife spotting while learning about nature’s wonders as a “Kids Ranger.”

Dates: August 9 (Sun), 13 (Thu), 27 (Thu), 30 (Sun), 2026

Time: 17:00–18:30

Fee: ¥1,500 per person (tax and service included)

Capacity: 10 people

Eligibility: Elementary school students and younger, accompanied by a guardian

Reservation: Required (call hotel main line: 0470-33-3811)

Note: Subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/summer-event2026/

6. Family Stargazing Experience [Hotel Area]

Use telescopes to observe the clear night skies of Minamiboso. Experience the beauty of stars and the moon up close, gaining a sense of the universe’s vastness. Hotel staff will share engaging stories, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

Dates: August 22 (Sat), 28 (Fri), 29 (Sat), 2026

Time: 19:45–20:15

Reservation & Fee: No reservation required; included in accommodation fee.

Note: Free participation within the time slot.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/summer-event2026/

7. Sunset Terrace [Hotel Poolside]

Relax on lounge chairs and enjoy a peaceful evening by the pool. Feel the ocean breeze and gaze at the starry sky spreading above—a dreamy escape from daily life.

Dates: August 1 (Sat) – August 31 (Mon), 2026

Time: 19:00–21:00

Reservation & Fee: No reservation required; included in accommodation fee.

Note: Free participation within the time slot.

Details: https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/plan/summer-event2026/

8. Beginner-Friendly Yoga with Ocean Views [Southern Lawn Area]

Enjoy a relaxing yoga session on an open lawn overlooking the sea of Minamiboso. Perfect for beginners, with gentle guidance from instructors. Suitable even for first-time yogis and parents with children.

Dates: July 19 (Sun), August 2 (Sun), 11 (Tue), 19 (Wed), 2026

Time: 9:00–10:00 (Meet at lobby at 9:00)

Fee: ¥1,000 per person (tax and service included)

Capacity: 15 people

Eligibility: Ages 10 and up (children under elementary school must be accompanied by guardian)