[Hoshinoya Bali] Announcing the 'Summer Retreat in the Ubud Forest' Plan for a Cool Stay in Ubud During the Dry Season

Hoshinoya Bali, with its concept of "Encountering the Unknown Ubud," is a resort where guests can experience the lifestyle of people living by Balinese Hindu teachings and the local culture of Ubud. From May 1 to September 30, 2026, the resort will offer the "Summer Retreat in the Ubud Forest" accommodation plan, which takes advantage of the cool dry season climate. This plan proposes a stay to forget the intense heat of Japan, through offerings like the new lunch menu "Rantang Sari" at the breezy 'Café Gazebo' in the jungle, and pool bathing experiences.

Background

In response to the severe heatwaves in Japan in recent summers, Bali, Indonesia is gaining attention as a new summer retreat destination (*1, *2). This is because while Japan's average maximum temperature in August reaches 31°C to 35°C with humidity exceeding 80% (*3), Ubud, Bali, during its peak dry season in the same period, enjoys a refreshing climate like early autumn in Japan, with average maximum temperatures of 27°C to 29°C and humidity around 70% (*4). Particularly in the higher altitude of Ubud, in contrast to Japan's continuous tropical nights, the average minimum nighttime temperature drops to 20°C to 22°C. We have developed an accommodation plan to fully enjoy Ubud, the "ultimate summer retreat resort for restoring mind and body," where one can sleep at night without air conditioning. Guests can also enjoy lunch using the traditional Indonesian lunchbox "Rantang" at the Café Gazebo, where a cool breeze blows even during the day.

*1 Booking.com announces the top 10 overseas travel destinations for Japanese travelers with families in summer 2024

*2 A trip to forget the heatwave. Ranking of 'cool overseas summer retreats' you can go to for under 100,000 yen

*3 Japan Meteorological Agency data