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A luxurious New Year's experience on Awaji Island

We have prepared a special event where you can spend a heartwarming time from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day on the nature-filled island of Awaji. With a peaceful atmosphere and warm hospitality, we will color the start of the new year. Please enjoy an unforgettable New Year's moment with your loved ones.

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New Year's Eve – A quiet luxury for New Year's Eve

1. Serving New Year's Eve soba noodles

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Date and Time: December 12 (Tue) 31:22-00:24
Venue: Restaurant building of this facility

After dinner, we will serve you "Toshikoshi Soba," a traditional Japanese dish. Made with flavorful ingredients from the Setouchi region, this heartwarming bowl will help you prepare to welcome in the New Year.

2. Countdown & New Sake Ceremony

Date and Time: December 12 (Tue) 31:22-00:24
Venue: Observation Deck

Under the stars, we will celebrate the beginning of the new year with our staff. The sake barrel opening ceremony, using new sake from a brewery in Awaji Island, is a traditional time to pray for happiness in the new year. Please enjoy this touching moment while tasting the local bounty.

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New Year's Day – A special morning to celebrate the coming of the New Year

3. First sunrise viewing party

Date and Time: January 1st (Wednesday) 1:7-00:7
Venue: Observation Deck

On a refreshing morning, you can enjoy the first sunrise of the year from the observation deck of Awaji Island. In the cold air, our staff will prepare heating packs and welcome you with warm hospitality. The start of a new day with your family and friends will surely be a special memory.

4. Mochi Pounding Festival

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Date and Time: January 1st (Wednesday) 1:10-00:11
Venue: Event space

We will be holding a Japanese New Year event, the "Mochi Pounding Festival." We will be serving freshly pounded mochi and providing a fun time filled with smiles. Please come and enjoy this traditional moment with your family.

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Thoughtful gifts and delicacies to brighten up the New Year

5. New Year's gifts

Period: December 12st (Tuesday) - January 31rd (Friday)

We have prepared a special New Year's gift to celebrate the new year.

• Dried egg soup: Beautifully crafted Japanese sweets, with the flavors of Awaji Island.
• Naruto Orange: A specialty product of Awaji Island with a refreshing aroma and exquisite sourness.

6. Free serving of Awaji Island new sake

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Period: December 12st (Tuesday) - January 31rd (Friday)

We offer amazake made from new sake from the local brewery "Sennenichi." Please enjoy the refreshing taste nurtured by the rich nature and climate of Awaji Island.

7. New Year's cuisine breakfast & toso sake

 

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Period: December 12st (Tuesday) - January 31nd (Thursday)

Please enjoy our colorful New Year's dishes, lovingly prepared by our head chef. We have prepared dishes that are perfect for the start of the new year, using lavish ingredients from Awaji Island. For the New Year's sake, we will deliver new sake from Sennenichi Sake Brewery. The gentle sweetness will soak into your soul.

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A luxurious stay to celebrate a special New Year

At GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°, we offer a space where nature, tradition, and warm hospitality come together. All our staff will welcome you wholeheartedly so that you can enjoy a special time in comfort.