A "Showa Retro Summer Vacation" for Children: Event Offers "Japanese Summer Culture Experience" for Parents and Children with Fireworks, Soap Bubbles, Shaved Ice, and Watermelon Splitting

Image of parents and children enjoying watermelon splitting.

Ise Kaguraba Resort (Sachi-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture)'s Japanese-modern glamping facility, "Luxury Trailers Rikyū Ise," will offer a limited-time summer service themed around "Showa Retro Summer Culture" to all guests booking a 1-night, 2-meal accommodation plan from July 18, 2026 (Saturday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday).

In recent years, children's play has become increasingly digital, centered around smartphones and games. Furthermore, this year marks what would have been the 100th anniversary of the Showa era, making the nostalgic "Showa Retro" popular.

This project was planned with the desire to deliver a "Showa Retro Summer Vacation Experience" to families who want to create "summery memories" for their children. In a glamping space surrounded by the nature of Ise-Shima National Park, we will provide a "memorable summer" through time for parents and children to laugh, play, and talk together.

Three Limited-Time Summer "Showa Retro" Benefits for Families

・Period: July 18, 2026 (Friday) - August 31, 2026 (Sunday)

・Target: Guests booking a 1-night, 2-meal plan (from ¥29,700 per person for 2 people sharing a room on weekdays)

・Three Benefits:

Father and child enjoying handheld fireworks

1. Handheld Fireworks (1 set per group) Fireworks enjoyed together under the night sky are a symbolic summer culture in Japan. They foster communication between parents and children.

Child enjoying soap bubbles

2. Soap Bubbles (1 set per group) The experience of chasing soap bubbles floating in the wind is a popular summer activity for young children. Enjoy a sense of freedom only possible in nature.

Child enjoying shaved ice on the trailer house deck

3. Welcome Shaved Ice (1 per person) After check-in, we will serve shaved ice, a "taste of summer" that evokes a sense of nostalgia. This creates a summer festival atmosphere from the start of your trip.

*Paid Option: "Watermelon Splitting Experience" Additionally, we will offer "watermelon splitting," a classic of Showa summer vacations, as a paid option. Watermelon splitting, which is seen less frequently nowadays even at beaches, can be easily enjoyed by the whole family. The set includes a chilled watermelon, a striking stick, a blindfold, paper plates, and salt. Small watermelons: ¥2,200, Large watermelons: ¥3,850.

*Prices are subject to change depending on procurement status and other factors.

About "Luxury Trailers Rikyū Ise"

Located near Ise Jingu Shrine, surrounded by nature that changes with the seasons, there are a total of 5 trailer-type rooms. All are private detached units with open-air baths, and two dedicated rooms allow guests to stay with their dogs. Guests can also use the hot springs and public baths at the adjacent main building, "Sen no Mori."

・Address: 1165-1 Ikenoue, Sachi-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

・Area: Guest room area 34m2, deck area 20m2 (per unit)

・Rooms: 5 units in total, all with open-air baths, decks, twin beds, toilets, shower booths, and tatami mat loft spaces. Capacity up to 4 people *Includes 2 units with dog runs where pets (dogs) are allowed.

・Check-in: 3:00 PM, Check-out: 11:00 AM

・Reservations: Sen no Mori 0596-39-1200 (10:30 AM - 6:30 PM)

Example of a room Example of a deck Image of barbecue Example of breakfast Nighttime bonfire scene Overall view (daytime)

Company Overview: Kaiei Kanko Co., Ltd.

・Kaiei Kanko Co., Ltd.: Founded November 1981

・Representatives: Chairman of the Board Koichi Watanabe President of the Board Reo Watanabe

・Business Activities: Inn, hotel, and restaurant operations; bus services

・Head Office Location: 47 Yashiki, Yamai, Minamichita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture

・URL: https://www.kaiei-ryokans.com/