Make a Wish Under a Star-Filled Sky: RESOL no MORI Celebrates a Magical Summer Evening with the 'Tanabata Festival'

Sport & Do Resort RESOL no MORI (located in Nagara-machi, Chiba Prefecture; President and CEO: Shigehito Saji) will host a special summer night event, the 'RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival,' from July 4, 2026 (Sat) to August 19, 2026 (Wed) at its hot spring glamping area, 'Grand-Vo Spa Village.' During the event period, guests can enjoy authentic bamboo Tanabata decorations, limited-time Tanabata-inspired menus and cocktails, and on August 19 (Wed)—the date of the traditional lunar Tanabata—a special event featuring lanterns released into the night sky. Details: https://www.resol-no-mori.com/event/kiji120.html

Under a canopy of stars, guests can reflect on the Tanabata legend while making their own wishes. Experience a uniquely magical summer night at RESOL no MORI with the 'RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival.'

Tanabata is the night when, according to legend, the celestial lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi meet once a year. At RESOL no MORI, guests can enjoy this romantic tradition through the 'RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival,' immersing themselves in the charm of Tanabata and the beauty of the starry sky in a resort surrounded by lush nature.

While Tanabata is now commonly celebrated on July 7, it was traditionally observed on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This year, the lunar Tanabata falls on August 19 (Wed), a time when the Milky Way and the Summer Triangle shine brilliantly—perfect for stargazing. On that evening, a special event will be held in which guests can release lanterns carrying their wishes into the night sky. Following the lantern launch, guests will be guided on a stargazing tour led by an astronomer from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. The tour will highlight stars associated with the Tanabata story, including Vega (Orihime), Altair (Hikoboshi), the Milky Way that flows between them, and the Summer Triangle, offering a captivating experience under the summer sky.

During the 'RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival,' the hot spring glamping area 'Grand-Vo Spa Village' will feature Tanabata decorations made from real bamboo harvested during forest maintenance work at RESOL no MORI. Guests can write wishes on tanzaku paper strips and hang them on the bamboo, while the gentle sounds of wind chimes swaying in the breeze add a refreshing ambiance to the summer resort.

Additionally, limited-time desserts and cocktails will be available. At 'Restaurant Boulogne,' a seasonal dessert called 'Yogurt and White Wine Parfait' inspired by the Tanabata night sky will be offered. At 'BAR Momiji,' two limited-edition cocktails, 'VEGA' and 'ALTAIR,' inspired by the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi, will be available.

These visually stunning Tanabata desserts and romantic cocktails, each expressing the feelings of Orihime and Hikoboshi, invite guests to reflect on the Tanabata legend.

Overview of 'RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival'

Period: July 4, 2026 (Sat) to August 19, 2026 (Wed)

Details: https://www.resol-no-mori.com/event/kiji120.html

<Limited-Time Special Menus>

・ 'Yogurt and White Wine Parfait'

A refreshing, three-layered parfait featuring smooth yogurt mousse, tangy pineapple jelly, and elegant white wine jelly. The translucent jelly evokes the flowing Milky Way in the night sky, making it a perfect seasonal treat. The delicate sweetness of the white wine jelly enhances the fresh fruit flavors, creating a visually stunning Tanabata dessert.

Available at: 'Restaurant Boulogne'

Price: 410 JPY (tax included)

・ Cocktails 'VEGA' & 'ALTAIR'

'VEGA' is a romantic cocktail with a passionate red hue and fruity sweetness, expressing Orihime’s love for her once-a-year reunion with Hikoboshi. 'ALTAIR' is a refreshing blue cocktail made with Calpis, Blue Curaçao, and soda, its deep blue color and crisp taste reflecting Hikoboshi’s sincere feelings for Orihime. Gold decorations in the glass evoke the celestial river that connects the two lovers on Tanabata night. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions are available, allowing guests to enjoy the romance of the Tanabata story.

Available at: 'BAR Momiji'

Price: 1,200 JPY (tax included)

'Yogurt and White Wine Parfait' and Cocktails 'VEGA' & 'ALTAIR'

<Tanabata Special Event Schedule>

Date: August 19, 2026 (Wed)

18:00–19:30 Registration @ 1st Floor, Hotel Trinity Study

19:40 Lantern lighting and launch @ Lac Le Man Poolside

20:00 Stargazing tour begins @ First Ground (moved indoors in case of cloudy weather)

21:00 Tour ends

Eligibility: Open to all

Number of lanterns available: 100

Fee: 4,000 JPY per lantern (tax included) for overnight guests / 5,000 JPY per lantern (tax included) for day visitors

※ Includes stargazing tour ticket (valid for 2 people per lantern); additional guests 1,000 JPY (tax included) per person

※ Participation in this event requires a stargazing tour ticket for each attendee (elementary school age and above).

※ For a group of 4 (2 adults and 2 children, elementary school age and above), participation requires either: (1) purchase of at least 2 lanterns, or (2) 1 lantern plus 2 additional stargazing tour tickets.

※ Please bring a picnic sheet. Guests are encouraged to lie down and enjoy stargazing.

※ Dogs are welcome. However, dogs are not permitted inside Hotel Trinity Study. Please wait outside the entrance, and only the representative should come forward for registration. At the event venue, please use a secure backpack-style pet carrier or pet cart with the lid closed to ensure your dog cannot escape.

Stargazing Guide: Associate Professor Hidetoshi Agata, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

Born in 1961 in Nagano Prefecture. Graduated from the Graduate School of Tokyo Gakugei University (Ph.D. in Education). Former teacher at the附属 High School of the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Education. Has worked at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan since 1999. Author of numerous books including 'Astronomy That's So Interesting You Can't Sleep' (PHP Publishing), 'Do Extraterrestrial Life Forms Exist!' (Kodansha), 'The Little Prince's Astronomy Notebook' (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), and 'A Visual History of Astronomy' (Ryokusho Shobo). Regularly appears on NHK Radio's 'Midnight Convenience Store' and NHK's 'High School Lecture: Earth Science Basics.'

【About 'Grand-Vo Spa Village'】

'Grand-Vo Spa Village' is a glamping accommodation area where guests can enjoy nature experiences and natural hot springs. It was inspired by the sister-city relationship established in July 1979 between Nagara-machi, Chiba, where the resort is located, and the former Swiss village of Grand-Vo.

Guests can enjoy premium nature-immersive accommodations in 'tent cabins,' experience the forest's seasons in 'terrace houses' with outdoor living and dining spaces, or stay in the 'Terrace House Premium' ideal for longer stays. Overnight guests can also access exclusive facilities such as the open-air natural hot spring 'Konomi-no-Yu' with private baths, bonfire gardens, and hammock gardens.

Sports and activities within 'RESOL no Mori' are available to guests

Guests can enjoy a wide range of sports and activities included in the accommodation fee, including the facility's professional sports center 'Medical Training Center,' long zipline, and rock climbing.

<Included Facilities>

Long Zipline Slide, Forest Adventure Tarzania Kids Course, Mini Golf, Lac Le Man Pool (summer only), Tennis, Green Track (400m), Nordic Walking, Futsal, Disc Golf, Nagara Karuna no Yu, Sauna, Indoor Heated Pool, Obstacle Course, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Sponge Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Unicurl, Kids Gymnastics, Indoor Track (200m), Physical Fitness

<Excluded Facilities (available for additional fee)>

Forest Adventure Tarzania, Gravelink

◇ Address: 521-4 Ueno, Nagara-machi, Chiba-gun, Chiba 297-0201

◇ Phone: 0475-35-3333

◇ Access: Approximately 5 minutes from 'Mobara-Nagara Smart IC' via Aqua Line and Kan'ei Expressway. Approximately 5 minutes from 'Itako IC' via the Tōkai-Hokuriku Expressway and Prefectural Road 67.