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The final reservation for the Setouchi gastronomic plan of oysters is being accepted at NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi.

2021.02.08

VMG HOTELS & amp; UNIQUE VENUES is a travel plan where you can enjoy seafood and oysters at the small-scale decentralized hotel NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Seicho, with the establishment of the “small-scale decentralized travel” recommended by the government. We have started the final reception.

The VMG HOTELS & UNIQUE VENUES hotel is a boutique hotel that takes advantage of the buildings and nationally designated cultural properties that remain in the Preservation Districts for Traditional Buildings. A hotel that takes advantage of the concept of the history of the town and buildings, providing a timeless experience of staying in harmony with the town. Currently, there are 12 group venues nationwide, and the maximum number of guest rooms in each building is about 5, and the entrances to each room are far apart, so you can enjoy a private stay and avoid crowds such as renting out one building. Since it is a decentralized hotel, we deliver a safe and secure trip.

NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi is a small-scale decentralized hotel that can avoid three crowds, and is recommended by the Coronavirus Infectious Diseases Control Subcommittee. We will propose a new way of spending the trip that suits you, and help you to make more vivid memories of your trip.

At NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi, you can enjoy an oyster-making dinner where you can taste the high-quality oysters that are carefully grown one by one in the salt farm pond, which is unique to this area that prospered in the salt industry. For a limited time until the end of February, you can enjoy a new gastronomic experience that combines seasonal ingredients of Setouchi carefully selected by the chef with Japanese food and French [Taste the seasonal taste of Setouchi luxuriously! We will guide you through a healing gastronomic plan that blends in with the atmosphere of Takehara.

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* Reception is possible until 18:00, 3 days before your stay.

Setouchi gastronomy plan with oysters 5 recommended points

1. Experience of staying in the beautiful town of Takehara

Takehara, which is located on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, has prospered as one of Japan’s leading salt producing areas since the Edo period, and with the benefit of salt, there were as many as 26 breweries in the Taisho period. It still retains the remnants of those days, and is also called the Little Kyoto of Aki, and has been selected as a national traditional buildings preservation district. NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi, which stands in the middle of the town. As a decentralized hotel scattered throughout the city, we have 10 renovated guest rooms with the same architectural design and comfort.

2. Private space unique to decentralized hotels scattered around the city
Since the guest rooms are scattered throughout the city, there are fewer opportunities for contact with staff and other guests. In addition, all the guest rooms of NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiomachi have been renovated from former inns and mansions, so you can enjoy your stay in a private space.

3. Plenty of high-quality oysters! A special dinner where you can enjoy local ingredients such as Hiroshima beef and Setouchi products.
One of Hiroshima’s specialties, oysters. At our hotel, we use only “Oyster Bonbon” from Farm Suzuki (Osakikamijima), which uses the former salt farms for safe land-based aquaculture. It is a popular brand oyster that is small but has a strong sweetness and has no habit.

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4. You can enjoy [Oyster exhaustion] with a menu using 5 or more types of oysters in the course!
Unique to this area, oysters carefully grown one by one in the salt farm pond are used for more than 5 types of full-course meals. We offer a new gastronomic experience by combining Japanese and French cuisine with seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the chef.

[Menu example]
・ Three variations of salt farm aged oysters
・ Tartare tailoring of oysters and Kawahagi from Takehara
・ Oyster soup
・ Salt pan aged oysters and Poche sauce champagne of fresh fish from Setouchi
・ Ensemble of oyster grille and Hiroshima beef fillet sauce Poiburado
・ Miso-flavored oyster rice
・ A combination of warm persimmon tart and vanilla ice cream
* The menu may change without notice depending on the purchase situation.

5. Detailed support from check-in to check-out. Reliable concierge service unique to small-scale decentralized hotels
I want you to make your trip an important and memorable trip while removing your anxiety. A travel concierge who is familiar with the state of the city will guide you in advance about walking spots that you can enjoy while avoiding crowds and how to spend a relaxing time while staying in your room.

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Based on the concept of “a place where you can meet times you haven’t seen yet,” we have positioned it as a new brand of unique venues and hotels that utilize historic buildings operated by our company, and experience the history and culture that live in the area, and the ultimate individual We aim to provide an opportunity to realize the richness of our hearts by providing personalized hospitality.

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