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General reservations begin on Friday, July 17th.

▲The legendary red sea urchin from Yura (a sign of freshness, served in an inverted position)

At Nijigen no Mori's official luxury villa, "GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°", to coincide with the release of the rare ingredient "Yura's Red Sea Urchin," which can only be enjoyed for a limited time in the summer, they will be offering a box of "Yura's Red Sea Urchin" to 10 groups of guests who book a dinner-inclusive plan each week. General reservations will begin today, July 17th (Friday).

Additional charges start from 20,000 yen per box.
"We want you to come to Awaji Island just to eat this sea urchin." This is a precious taste available only in summer, and we want to say that with absolute certainty.

▲ Mr. Kawakatsu from Yura

"Yura's Red Sea Urchin," landed at Yura Port on Awaji Island. The moment you put it in your mouth, the aroma of the sea gently spreads. This is followed by a rich yet elegant sweetness. With little of the off-flavors typical of sea urchin, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, one bite will change your perception of sea urchin. Completely additive-free, without the use of alum, and carefully packed one by one in a box using a special "reverse-handled sea urchin" method that is only possible because of the confidence in its freshness. Yura's Red Sea Urchin is also called the "phantom sea urchin" because of its limited catch and rarity in the market. It is not an ingredient that you can eat anytime you want just because you have the money. It is a taste that can only be encountered when "season," "fishing," and "sourcing" are all in place.

"Yura's Red Sea Urchin" is available for purchase in boxes only, and can only be ordered by phone reservation, at check-in on the day of your visit, or during dinner. The price is subject to change, so please ask our staff for details.

Instead of just one dish, we bring "the entire box" to your table.

This time at GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, we will be serving Yura's red sea urchin not in bite-sized portions or as a topping for dishes, but in full boxes at your table.
First, just leave it as is.
Next, add your favorite ingredients.
And it pairs perfectly with our signature dish, "Awaji Beef Mountain and Sea Tomato Sukiyaki."
How will you savor the box of red sea urchin placed before you?
Please enjoy this luxurious time itself as a memorable part of your trip to Awaji Island.

Before you think, "I should have eaten it back then"

The supply of Yura's red sea urchin is limited. Therefore, this offer is limited to 10 groups per week. Depending on the supply situation, we may not be able to provide it even if you request it. It is by no means an inexpensive ingredient. Nevertheless, we want to recommend it to customers visiting Awaji Island, saying, "You should try it at least once in your life." Not next year, but this summer. Why not savor a whole box of the "phantom red sea urchin" that you can only find on Awaji Island?

Summary of the offering of "The legendary red sea urchin from Yura"

Provision period

From the start of the red sea urchin season in Yura until the end of procurement

Number of offers

Limited to 10 groups per week
*Subject to change depending on supply conditions.
*Ends when supplies run out.

Price

1 box: 20,000 yen (tax and service charge included) ~ (Price is subject to change, please ask our staff on the day.)

Target

Guests dining at GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°

How to provide

We serve it in boxes at dinnertime.

Reservation method

Please make your reservation by phone in advance, at check-in, or directly during dinner.

Remarks

Reservations required, limited quantities available.
Availability may vary depending on supply conditions.

Reservation

https://go-grandchariot.reservation.jp/ja/searchInput

Inquiry

0799-64-7090

【institution】

The 135 guest rooms at Grand Chariot Big Dipper 23° are reminiscent of a cocoon, and the sunrise and starry sky seen from the skylights over 5 meters high are truly spectacular. Meals are supervised by Yamashita Haruyuki, Japan's leading master chef, who owns 13 restaurants both in Japan and overseas. Guests can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Awaji Island, a treasure trove of food that has supplied the Imperial Court as "Miketsukuni".

 

【meal】

Under the supervision of Chef Haruyuki Yamashita, Hyogo Prefecture's Food Advisor, guests can enjoy dishes that focus on ingredients from Awaji Island, a treasure trove of food that has long been known as "Mikketi Province" and has supplied the Imperial Court with ingredients.

<Dinner>

Guests can enjoy a new Japanese cuisine course overseen by Haruyuki Yamashita, who owns 13 restaurants in Japan and overseas, including Tokyo Midtown. Yamashita has been selected as a Master Chef for two consecutive years at the World Gourmet Summit, which brings together the world's top chefs, and he embodies "new Japanese cuisine" that makes the most of the life and breath of ingredients.
Ingredients include Awaji beef, which is caught on Awaji Island from only 200 head of cattle per year, "upside-down sea urchin" (sea urchin from Yura) which can only be served because of its freshness, and sukiyaki made with plenty of vegetables such as onions and tomatoes from Awaji Island. You can choose your favorite menu according to the season. *Ingredients may change depending on the season.

<Breakfast>　

The highlight of your stay is breakfast, which can be chosen per group from either the Japanese Awaji Island Mountain and Sea Set Meal or the Western Plate.
[Japanese cuisine: Awaji Island Mountain and Sea Set Meal]
Starting with Grand Chariot's "Morning Starter Set," you can enjoy grilled fish from the Seto Inland Sea and the specialty "Awaji rolled omelet" with freshly steamed Awaji Island rice.
[Western food plate]
The main plate features four types of Awajishima produce. This breakfast is made with carefully selected ingredients and handmade methods, including loin ham made with homemade Awajishima pork, scrambled eggs made with Awajishima eggs, and homemade tomato ketchup with plenty of onions.

 

【bath】

All rooms are equipped with cypress baths, allowing you to relax with the refreshing scent of cypress.