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Released a video of the new winter illumination “Illuminations” that makes the most of the nature on the beach

2021.01.22

At the sea cafe “Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe”, which boasts an overwhelming view and scale, from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021, at this facility, the event “Ilmy Banta” that lights up the sea spreading in front of you Is being held. During the event period, we will sell a limited menu where you can enjoy a walk along the beach with a lantern in your hand, and you can spend a special time in Okinawa in winter, which is easy to spend day and night.

Okinawa is a warm region where you can spend comfortably outdoors as it rarely drops below 15 ° C even in winter. Because there are many events and anniversaries such as Christmas and New Year holidays, the event started with the hope that you will spend a memorable time while avoiding the three crowds. It is an open facility centered on the outdoors, so you can spend your time with peace of mind.

In the video, I also took an aerial shot with a drone. I made a video so that many people can enjoy the fantastic world where the sea shines with the starry sky.

This video can also be viewed on the Hoshino Resorts YouTube channel and the Hoshino Resorts official website.

Another spectacular view overlooking the sea dyed in the colors of the setting sun

At the cafe, which stands on a hill on the west coast line facing the sea, you can watch the sunset over the sea. Normally it closes at sunset, but it is also open at night during the event.

The lighting of the large roof deck in the cafe area changes from orange in the sunset to lapis lazuli in the night sky along with the scenery of the sky, and on the terrace by the sea, the traditional Okinawan textile “Yomitanzan Hanaori” ) ”Is the motif of the light.

A blue cove and shining white waves in the darkness of the night. Illuminations that illuminate the nature on the beach

In front of Banta Cafe, the shallow sea “Inou” surrounded by coral reefs spreads out. During the period, the sea spreading in front of you will be lit up, and you will see a fantastic view of the glowing blue ino and the shining white waves.

You can go down to the beach and play with the shining sea, or you can enjoy the sound of the waves echoing while watching the starry sky on the “large roof deck” on the hill. You can spend a special time at the beach of Okinawa, which is comfortable even on winter nights.

Limited menu where you can enjoy a walk along the beach

We will sell “Walking Sweets Set” for a limited time during the event. The menu, which includes sweets and drinks, is prepared in a basket so that you can enjoy a walk along the beach, and lanterns can be rented. You can enjoy the sweets at your favorite place, such as the terrace overlooking the sea, and you can also enjoy a walk along the beach with a lantern in your hand.

[Walking sweets set] For 2 people 2,728 yen (excluding tax)
Includes: 2 types of coups and drinks, lanterns and baskets for rent

Overview of "Ilmy Banta"

Period: December 1, 2020-February 28, 2021 (excluding February 1-5)
Time: 18: 00-22: 00 (21:00 last order) * It may be canceled in stormy weather.
Price: Free admission using the cafe / grill

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Hoshino Resort Banta Cafe
One of the largest sea cafes in Japan, boasting an overwhelming view and scale. There are four unique areas on the premises that extend from the top of the cliff overlooking the sea to the beach, and you can enjoy Okinawan drinks and food at your favorite place that you found in the mood of the day.

560 Gima, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0327
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