Experience Nordic Midsummer Festival at Ofuro Cafe Utatane with All-Night White Nights, Mölkky Tournament, and More

Ofuro Cafe Utatane (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture), operated by Onsen Dobo Co., Ltd. (Tokigawa Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture; CEO: Toshiki Yamasaki), will launch an event allowing guests to experience the Nordic Midsummer Festival starting Friday, June 19, 2026.

<Midsummer Festival at Ofuro Cafe Utatane>

Event Period: June 19 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026

Location: Ofuro Cafe Utatane

4-179-3 Oyama, Kita Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

◎ Accommodation Plan / 'All-Night White Night Plan' – Stay Under the Midnight Sun

Experience the magical Nordic summer phenomenon of the 'White Night,' where the sun never sets, recreated in Utatane’s guest rooms. This limited-time overnight package includes Finnish beer, continuous lighting, Nordic snacks, and more.

Price: From ¥15,980 for two guests per room

Reservation: Via the official Utatane website

Contents:

・ Complimentary Nordic Beer 'Lapin Kulta'

Meaning 'Gold of Lapland,' Lapin Kulta is a crisp, refreshing beer crafted with pure Nordic water and abundant natural resources. Enjoy staying up late with friends over conversation, board games, movies, or dramas, sipping Lapin Kulta.

・ Stay in the Kauniste Room

Guests can stay in a concept room created through a special collaboration with 'KAUNISTE FINLAND,' a textile brand born in Helsinki, Finland. The room expresses the rich, refined Nordic lifestyle and aesthetic.

・ Nordic Amenities (TePe Toothbrush)

A limited number of toothbrushes from 'TePe,' a leading Swedish oral care brand from a country renowned for preventive dentistry, will be provided. TePe products are 100% manufactured in Sweden using clean, environmentally friendly energy such as solar power. Experience the beautiful Nordic philosophy of living.

・ Plush Premium Towels

Special towels designed to complete the Nordic feeling of 'hygge' (coziness) will be provided.

・ In-Room Fika Time

Experience 'Fika,' the cherished Nordic tradition of enjoying coffee and conversation with family or friends. We offer carefully selected Nordic snacks to accompany your tea time, bringing authentic Nordic lifestyle into your room.

・ Party Chips

Crispy potato chips with rich flavor that perfectly complement beer. Ideal for adult evenings spent watching movies or sharing memories.

・ Lighting Recreating the Nordic 'White Night' Where the Sun Never Sets

Warm, indirect lighting, resembling candlelight, will gently envelop the room all night. Enjoy a luxurious, slow-paced evening just like a summer night in Finland.

◎ Mini Mölkky Tournament

A free-to-attend tournament for Mölkky, a popular sport originating in Finland, will be held. Featuring guest appearances by Takahiro Omori, Japan's national Mölkky team representative, the event caters to both beginners and experienced players.

Location: Lounge Area

Schedule: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:30 (each session approx. 30–40 minutes)

Profile of Takahiro Omori, Japan's Mölkky National Team Representative

Represented Japan at world championships in 2015 and 2018. As a member of the team 'Little A.' and local team 'Gotanda Little A,' he has competed in numerous tournaments and remains a top player at the forefront of Japan’s Mölkky scene since its early days.

◎ All-Night Bath

The deeply rooted 'sauna culture' is essential to understanding Nordic Finnish lifestyle. While regular bath access ends at 26:00, we will offer an 'All-Night Bath' allowing guests to enjoy the bath and sauna anytime throughout the night.

Event Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

※ Open for 23 hours from 10:00 AM to 9:00 AM the following day.

◎ White Night DJ Lounge

Celebrate 'Midsummer,' the traditional festival marking summer’s arrival, during which Nordic people celebrate with city-wide enthusiasm. A special DJ event embodying the luxury of Midsummer will be held inside the facility. Enjoy the moment, sipping Finland’s national beer 'Lapin Kulta' and snacking on party chips while losing yourself in the music.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 18:00–22:00

Location: Bar Counter

◎ Accommodation Plan / 'Theater Plan' – Stay Up Late with a Big-Screen Movie Experience

We are offering a 'Theater Plan' that includes projector rental in the guest room, allowing guests to enjoy an all-night movie marathon in a private cinema-like setting.

Price: From ¥6,980 for two guests per room

Reservation: Via the official Utatane website

◎ Two Flower Workshops

Two flower workshops, offering a five-sense experience of traditional Finnish festival atmosphere, will be held for a limited time.

Event Period: June 19 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026

Location: Front Lobby Lounge

・ Fresh Flower Crown Workshop

Inspired by a romantic Nordic tradition that says placing flowers picked on Midsummer night under your pillow will let you dream of your future spouse. Create your own unique flower crown.

Price: ¥500

・ Pipe Cleaner Flower Workshop

Use colorful craft pipe cleaners to create long-lasting decorative flowers perfect for home interiors.

Price: ¥300 per piece, ¥800 for 3 pieces, ¥1,000 for 7 pieces

About Ofuro Cafe Utatane

A spa facility themed around Nordic Finland, featuring an aurora-themed lounge, a steam bath 'Sauna KOTA' inspired by Finnish sauna huts, a café with Nordic menu items, and in-house wear co-created with textile brand 'Kauniste.' Guests can relax and unwind as if hosting friends at home.

4-179-3 Oyama, Kita Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

https://ofurocafe-utatane.com/

ONDO Holdings Inc.

Under its umbrella are Onsen Dobo Co., Ltd., Kii company Inc., Sakana to Inc., and Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Inc., aiming to create new value, contribute to regional revitalization, and nurture talent to 'energize local communities.' https://ondoholdings.com/