Former Seaside Resort Used for Nature Learning Becomes Next Generation's "Secret Base" - Chikura Tsunagu Hotel to Launch 5 New Trailer House Facilities on July 18th!

Blue Sky Associates Inc. will launch a new accommodation experience that allows guests to feel closer to the nature of Minamiboso and Chikura by introducing 5 new facilities utilizing trailer houses at "Chikura Tsunagu Hotel" (Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture).

The new facilities include three 40ft type units: "Stella Port 01, 02, 03," and two 20ft type units: "Breeze Port 01, 02," for a total of 5 units. They are named with the image of future guest rooms, adorned with stars and wind, docked in the hotel's garden by the sea in Chikura.

Each room is equipped with a toilet and shower, offering a lodging space that maintains the comfort of a hotel while providing the sense of independence and the exciting "secret base" feel unique to trailer houses. It's an ideal option for those interested in camping and outdoor activities but hesitant about preparing equipment, setting up tents, or concerns about weather and sleeping comfort, allowing them to enjoy time in nature with peace of mind.

A key feature of "Stella Port" is its spacious rooms, accommodating up to 8 guests per unit. This allows for multi-generational family trips or group stays with friends, where everyone can relax together in the same space.

Furthermore, all 5 units are pet-friendly. Guests can enjoy seaside walks, dining on the deck, and nature experiences with their beloved dogs, who are considered part of the family.

The Concept Behind Stella Port / Breeze Port

The newly built trailer houses have been given names that differ based on their size.

"Stella Port" is the name for the 40ft type. Stella means star. It evokes moments of gazing at the night sky, conversing with family and friends, and taking a short break from everyday life amidst the nature of Chikura.

"Breeze Port" is the name for the 20ft type. Breeze means a gentle wind. It's named as a small base for stays, allowing guests to feel the sea breeze, the morning air, and a sense of lightness that encourages them to go outside.

Chikura Tsunagu Hotel proposes a new lodging experience that balances the comfort of a hotel stay with the coziness of nature, allowing guests to feel close to the sea breeze, starry skies, and open outdoor spaces of Minamiboso and Chikura through stays at the new "Stella Port" and "Breeze Port" facilities.

Easier than Camping, Closer to Nature than a Hotel

These new facilities offer a lodging style that is less demanding in terms of preparation and setup than camping, yet brings guests closer to nature than a standard hotel room. Even those who are apprehensive about tent camping or are outdoor beginners can enjoy the seaside breeze, night air, morning light, and natural sounds in a comfortable environment with air conditioning and bedding. For a comfortable stay, showers and toilets are also fully equipped within each room. Enjoying a meal in the open air on the spacious terrace is also a highlight of the trip.

For children, it's a special place like a secret base, and for adults, it's a place to relax and spend time in nature.

Sea, BBQ, Starry Skies: A Base for Enjoying Chikura's Summer

The Chikura area, where Chikura Tsunagu Hotel is located, is a place where nature and local attractions such as the sea, fishing ports, morning markets, agricultural products, swimming, and tide pooling are all within easy reach.

In addition to staying in the new facilities, guests can enjoy various summer activities in Minamiboso, including BBQs on the premises, fireworks, bonfires, seaside walks, stargazing, and exploring the surrounding town. For bonfires, efforts are being made to be environmentally conscious by using waste materials as firewood. Time spent around a fire in nature, or conversing with family and friends, is irreplaceable.

Moreover, all new facilities allow guests to stay with their dogs. You can relax and fully enjoy a seaside holiday with your pet, a cherished member of the family.

Nearby is Minamichikura Beach, known as one of Japan's premier surf spots, making it an ideal base for surfers seeking quality waves.

Experiencing Nature Connects to Children's Vitality

Spending time in nature offers learning opportunities not found in our convenient daily lives.

Listening to the sound of the wind. Feeling the darkness of the night. Waking up by the sea. Spending time cooperating with family and friends.

We believe that the accumulation of these small experiences connects children to their senses of nature and their ability to think and act independently. While it doesn't require the extensive preparations of camping, it allows them to experience the feeling of being enveloped by nature. Even a single experience in nature not only becomes a fond memory but also helps develop the ability to calmly observe one's surroundings and make decisions when needed. Chikura Tsunagu Hotel aims to be a place where children can engage with nature and become a little more resilient through enjoyable summer lodging experiences.

Representative: Gakuto Kaneko, President and Representative Director, Blue Sky Associates Inc.

"As a child, I visited the sea in Chikura every summer from Tokyo and had many experiences that were impossible in my daily life through nature learning. The time spent playing in the sea, with friends, and sleeping in nature remains an unforgettable and precious formative experience for me.

At Chikura Tsunagu Hotel, we have offered tent accommodations with the desire for children to have experiences as close to nature as possible. This time, prompted by climate change and the aging of our tents, we decided to introduce new facilities as a result of considering a form that more people could enjoy with peace of mind. While these rooms have solid facilities, they still allow guests to fully experience the feeling of being enveloped by nature. We want children, families, and loved ones to enjoy them with a sense of exciting exhilaration.

I would be happy if the time spent here becomes an unforgettable summer memory for your family.

We aim to be a place where guests can fully experience nature by the sea in Chikura, making it possible for all 5 units to accommodate dogs. Please come and visit Chikura Tsunagu Hotel's new 'secret base.'"

New Facility Overview

Name: Stella Port / Breeze Port

Location: Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture

Number of Units: 5 in total

40ft Type Capacity: Max 8 people (3 units)

"Stella Port 01," "Stella Port 02," "Stella Port 03"

20ft Type Capacity: Max 4 people (2 units)

"Breeze Port 01," "Breeze Port 02"

Accommodation Start Date: July 18, 2026 (Fri)

*Pricing and conditions for pet accompaniment will be announced sequentially on the official website.

About Chikura Tsunagu Hotel

Chikura Tsunagu Hotel is a seaside hotel in Chikura-cho, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, located on the site of a former resort facility for an elementary school in Tokyo. Inheriting the place where children used to visit for nature learning, it operates as a place connecting people, the region and travelers, and the past and the future. In addition to stays within the hotel, it offers accommodation experiences that allow guests to enjoy the region of Chikura itself, including the sea, food, nature, town walks, and BBQs.

Official Website: https://chikura.tsunaguhotel.jp/

[Operating Company]

Company Name: Ever Blue Sky Inc. (*100% subsidiary of Blue Sky Associates Inc.)

Location: Tokyu Fudosan Ebisu Building 7F, 1-18-18 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Gakuto Kaneko

Capital: 50 million yen (including capital reserve)

Business Activities: Regional revitalization projects, operation and management of lodging facilities, operation and management of hot spring facilities, etc.

Official Website: https://bluesky-as.com/

[Contact for Media Inquiries]

Blue Sky Associates Inc., Regional Revitalization Department, Kuwabara

Phone: 03-6277-8217

Email: kkuwabara@bluesky-as.com