Limited Summer Experience: Enjoy Roasted Marshmallow and Ukulele Live Music at Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the all-inclusive resort hotel "Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa" (Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture / General Manager: Kazunori Tanaka) will host a "Roasted Marshmallow Experience (elementary school students and younger only)" for overnight guests on selected dates from July 18 (Sat) to August 30 (Sun), 2026. Additionally, "Ukulele Summer Live" events will be held on August 2 (Sun), 9 (Sun), and 16 (Sun), 2026, offering resort stays that are enjoyable not only during the day but into the night. Guests can gather around a fire with family and loved ones in the hotel's courtyard, enjoying the pleasant evening breeze from the Pacific Ocean, listening to the soothing sounds of the ukulele, and savoring a special moment of summer in the southern Kii region.

Event Details

"Garden Night" to Color Summer Evenings

After a day of enjoying the ocean and nature, guests can unwind with a "Garden Night" in the hotel's courtyard. Gather around the flickering fire, chat with family and loved ones, savor freshly roasted marshmallows, and enjoy a relaxed, peaceful time. Additionally, guests can listen to the soothing sounds of the ukulele and enjoy a tranquil moment unique to a vacation destination.

Event Overview

Roasted Marshmallow Experience

[Dates] July 18 (Sat) – 20 (Mon, national holiday), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 2026; August 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat) – 16 (Sun), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 29 (Sat), 30 (Sun), 2026

[Time] 19:30 – 20:30

[Venue] Courtyard, 1st Floor

[Eligibility] Overnight guests

※ Roasted marshmallows are limited to elementary school students and younger (one per person, limited quantity, ends when supplies run out)

[Price] Included in accommodation fee

Ukulele Summer Live

[Dates] August 2 (Sun), 9 (Sun), 16 (Sun), 2026

[Time] 19:30 – 20:00 (tentative)

[Venue] Courtyard, 1st Floor (held indoors in case of bad weather)

[Eligibility] Overnight guests

[Price] Included in accommodation fee

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[Notes] • In case of bad weather, ukulele performances will be held indoors, and the roasted marshmallow experience may be canceled. • Children in elementary school and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. • Content is subject to change without prior notice.

• Photos and staging are for illustrative purposes only.

Seasonal Operation: Ocean-View Garden Pool

The garden pool on the 1st floor courtyard offers an open location with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. It features a pool for adults and a children's pool with a depth of approximately 30 cm, allowing families with young children to use it with peace of mind. Guests can enjoy a refreshing resort stay while feeling the pleasant breeze of southern Kii.

[Operating Period] July 4 (Sat), 2026 – September 13 (Sun), 2026

[Hours] 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

[Location] Courtyard, 1st Floor

[Details] https://mercure-wakayamakushimoto-resortandspa.jp/activities/pool/

※ Operating days and hours vary by season.

※ Outside the summer vacation period (July 19 – August 29), operations are limited to weekends and holidays. ※ Operating details may change due to weather conditions.

All-Inclusive Dining: Breakfast and Dinner Buffets

Since April 1, 2026, marking its 2nd anniversary, the buffet restaurant "Locavore (Locavore)" has introduced signature menus inspired by the new Food & Beverage concept "Marché." The restaurant offers the "joy of discovery" that makes you want to stop, the "excitement" of live kitchens where dishes are prepared before your eyes, and the "fresh experience" unique to travel destinations. Additionally, new local menu items have been introduced, including the "Kumano Beef Spicy Curry," made with Wakayama Prefecture's branded beef "Kumano Beef," which is highly recommended by the hotel.

※ Menu contents may change due to supply conditions.

Kumano Beef Spicy Curry (Dinner) Pulled Pork Benedict (Breakfast) Buffet inspired by "Marché"

About "Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa"

Located on a hilltop in Kushimoto, the southernmost tip of Honshu, the resort offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy the majestic scenery of the sea and the famous natural monument "Hashigui-iwa," a row of rocks extending into the ocean. From the open-air hot spring bath, guests can gaze at the sunrise and stars, forget time, and enjoy a pleasant moment. Breakfast and dinner buffets, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served during dinner and in the lounge, are all included in the accommodation fee, allowing guests to enjoy them freely throughout their stay. The lounge also offers local snacks and sweets. Additionally, the town-operated comprehensive sports ground adjacent to the hotel hosts various sports events that take advantage of the mild climate. The area is also popular for marine activities such as diving, kayaking, and fishing, allowing guests to experience the natural beauty of Kushimoto.

[Address] 1184-10 Sangodai, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-3510

[Tel] 03-6627-4730 (Reservation Center)

[Access] Approximately 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Kushimoto Station, or 15 minutes on foot [Official Website] https://mercure-wakayamakushimoto-resortandspa.jp/

Feeling the sea breeze in the open-air hot spring overlooking Hashigui-iwa, enjoying breakfast and dinner buffets at the ocean-facing restaurant, and savoring the local specialty "Katsuo Ochazuke" for breakfast

About Mercure

Inspired by Mercury, the Roman god of travel, Mercure Hotels has, since its founding in 1973, focused on providing high-quality service that allows guests to deeply experience the charm of each destination, rather than simply offering a comfortable night's sleep. Through its "Discover Local" program in Rio, Paris, Bangkok, and other cities worldwide, Mercure offers guests authentic local experiences. From interior design to local cuisine and beverages, Mercure creates spaces and hospitality that allow guests to connect with the unique characteristics of each region. With over 1,000 hotels across more than 60 countries in city centers, beachfronts, and mountain areas, Mercure is part of Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups with over 5,800 properties in more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless, a reservation platform and loyalty program offering various benefits, services, and experiences.

About Accor

Headquartered in Paris, France, Accor is a leading hospitality group operating over 5,800 hotels and residences and more than 10,000 restaurants and bars across over 110 countries. With around 45 hotel brands ranging from luxury to economy, and expanding into the lifestyle sector with Ennismore, Accor operates a diverse and fully integrated ecosystem in the industry. ALL is a reservation platform and loyalty program that offers members unique experiences promised by the Accor Group, both during hotel stays and beyond. The group also emphasizes business ethics, responsible tourism, and sustainability.