We will begin accepting reservations on December 1st for the original experience program “Musubibito – Walking the Kumano Kodo with a view of the sea with palm trees”, which is the only one on the Kumano Kodo that allows you to walk along the ancient

Reservations will begin on December 1st for the original experience program “Musubibito – Walking the Kumano Kodo with a view of the sea with palm trees”, which is the only one on the Kumano Kodo that allows you to walk along the ancient pilgrimage route with a view of the sea. [Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa] ​
Accor Press release: November 21, 2024 We will begin accepting reservations on December 1st for the original experience program “Musubibito – Walking the Kumano Kodo with a view of the sea with palm trees”, which is the only one on the Kumano Kodo that allows you to walk along the ancient pilgrimage route with a view of the sea. [Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa] Visiting the Kumano Kodo with “Musubibito” wearing the formal attire of ancient pilgrimages, tsuboshozoku
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-4231ef3de8c24c60ba29ab526d7b52fe-3900×2600.jpg “Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa” (Location: Minabe Town, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture / General Manager: Kazunori Tanaka) will open on December 1, 2024, a highly convenient base for traveling to enjoy the Kumano Kodo, which is attracting attention both domestically and internationally. We will start accepting reservations on Sunday. This program uses over 20 years of experience to explore the route, which is not listed on current maps of the Kumano Kodo, but was used by many pilgrims as an official pilgrimage route from the Heian to Kamakura periods. You can enjoy it with the guidance of “Kubito”. ■Program overview [Program name] “Musubibito ~ Walking the Kumano Kodo with a view of the ocean with Nagi” [Reservation acceptance start date] December 1st (Sunday) [Implementation period] December 9, 2024 (Monday) – (Exclusion dates: June 1, 2025 (Sunday) – September 30, 2025 (Tuesday)) [Implementation time] 9:30~, 13:30~ *Held twice a day [Time required] Approximately 3 hours [Program includes] Kumano Kodo walk (with guide), tea time sweets [Fee] 10,000 yen (for 1 person participating), 8,000 yen (1 person fee for 2 people) *All prices include tax [Number of participants] Maximum 8 people [Target age] 10 years old and above [Note] This event may be canceled due to weather. Click here for details and
reservations ​ ■Background of the birth of the program This program will take you through the only scenic route on the Kumano Kodo where you can walk while looking out at the ocean, and it is said that many pilgrims took this route from the Heian to Kamakura periods as the main pilgrimage route. (*1) We planned this program with the desire to tell as many people as possible about this route, its history and culture, which are not shown on current Kumano Kodo maps. *1 Reference: Groove wakayama ■What is “Musubibito” The Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa is based on the idea that the urban areas and tourist centers around Japan are considered the “main building”, and the beautiful areas beyond that that are not well known as the “hanare”. This hotel is located in an area that can be described as “separate”. We are proposing a style of travel called
“#HanareTabi” where you can enjoy scenic views of nature, local traditions and culture, and interaction with local people, using hotels as your base. The original experience program “Musubibito” is planned to make this “Hanare Journey” even more memorable. In addition, people who are familiar with the region and continue to protect its traditions and culture are called “musubibito”, and they play the role of connecting customers with the region. This time, you will not only be able to follow the scenic pilgrimage route, but also enjoy the experience of imagining what ancient pilgrimages were like while looking, listening, and touching with the guide “Musubibito” who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Masu. ■Points of this program 1. Touring with “Musubibito” wearing a pot costume
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-78ab3185fd0109387d0ea1e3259760ed-1604×1070.jpg Mr. Yasu has 20 years of guiding experience This time’s “Musubibito” is Mr. Nagi, who has experience working as a concierge at a hotel in Wakayama Prefecture. When I was working at a hotel, I often received questions about the Kumano Kodo from customers, so I started studying on my own in 2002 because I wanted to provide more accurate and more information. He is fascinated by the mysticism that has attracted many people’s faith, the legends that remain on the pilgrimage route, and the customs of the pilgrimage, and has a wealth of knowledge who has continued to be an active guide for 20 years.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-85e45a7112c61c2638b48d8ceb2d868e-1604×1070.jpg “Tsubozoku” weighs approximately 10kg We will also guide you around wearing “Tsubosozoku”, the traditional formal clothing for pilgrims. You can participate in the program while looking at the formal attire of Musubibito and remembering the journeys of the people who came to visit the shrine wearing it. 2. Experience the exhilaration of the only white sand and green pine beach on the Kumano Kodo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-1a5e8848e8d1da28135c946df4e4959a-1638×1093.jpg Senri-no-hama Beach, a 1.3km long beautiful sandy beach Kumano Kodo is often associated with a steep mountain pass through dense trees, but there is also an open route that overlooks the ocean. The route you will enjoy this time is not listed on the current map of Kumano Kodo, but in the past it was a route that many people took as an official pilgrimage route, and it is also the only route on the vast Kumano Kodo. This is a route to walk while enjoying the view.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-2ae18830988edb4e1479e84e78945863-1638×1093.jpg You can actually enjoy collecting seashells at Senri-no-hama Start at the beautiful Senri Beach, which is designated as a protected area where swimming is prohibited because sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs. Senri Oji Shrine (*2), also known as Kaiouji, is said to be the place where seashells collected from Senri Beach were offered as offerings. You can enjoy the approximately 5km route walking through Kannon and the plum grove. *2Reference: Groove wakayama
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-ef2947acc21b29496929a6d4b10a4738-2508×1672.jpg The aromatic scent wafts around on the early spring breeze In the plum grove, the white plum blossoms, which are said to be “a million miles at a glance, ten miles of scent,” are at their best from January to February, and their fragrant scent adds color to the special experience. 3. Enjoy tea time with spectacular views and famous Wakayama sweets
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-d194db2c14b160573b1f14184a1791c9-1604×1070.jpg Tea time with a spectacular view and a pleasant sea breeze We offer tea sets at Senri-no-hama, a scenic spot with a panoramic view of the majestic Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a special moment while looking out at the majestic sea with a fragrant citrus drink blended with Jabara and orange and 5 types of Wakayama famous sweets. The famous confectionery will be packed in a treasure box and wrapped in a furoshiki cloth. This is a carefully crafted performance reminiscent of the ancient style of pilgrimage, where a furoshiki filled with luggage was hung on the back. ■About the charm of Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa A quiet resort hotel surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Kii Mountains. Please spend an extraordinary time admiring the magnificent ocean, especially the beauty of the sunset over the horizon. All-inclusive facilities include breakfast and dinner buffets, hot spring baths, and a hot spring lounge with cold drinks.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52177/364/52177-364-a1c10f65a473ff9becc5969118b2796a-3672×2448.jpg [Location] 348 Ometsudomari, Yamauchi, Minabe-machi, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture [TEL] 03-6627-4732 (Reservation Center) [Price] 1 night all-inclusive price from 26,500 yen (1 person rate when 2 people occupy 1 room, tax and service charge included) [URL]
https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp ■About Grand Mercure Grand Mercure is a premium brand that offers captivating hotel experiences that appeal to travelers’ imaginations and a sense of discovery. After opening in the Asia-Pacific region about 20 years ago, we currently operate about 70 hotels around the world, blending with local culture and tradition. Flagship hotels include Grand Mercure Mysore in India, Grand Mercure Belem do Para in Brazil and Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Rio Centro in Brazil. Based on the concept of “Proudly Local”, you can deepen your understanding of the local culture and customs with all five senses through the symbolic scent of the region that wafts through the facility and the experience of eating using local ingredients. We offer a stay where you can immerse yourself. ■About Accor Accor, based in Paris, France, is a leading hospitality group with restaurants and bar facilities in 110 countries around the world. Diverse and fully integrated within the hospitality industry, including over 45 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, private residences, shared accommodations, concierge services and co-working spaces. We are developing an ecosystem based on In lifestyle hotels, one of the fastest growing categories in the industry, we have established a strong position through our joint venture with ENNISMORE, a company with a number of creative lifestyle brands. Accor boasts an unrivaled portfolio of unique brands and approximately 330,000 team members worldwide. Members of Accor’s comprehensive loyalty program have access to a wide range of benefits, services and experiences in their everyday lives. In addition, we also offer ALL-Accor Live Limitless, a new loyalty program that emphasizes lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy various benefits in your daily life. Through initiatives such as the Accor Solidarity Endowment Fund, RiiSE and the ALL Hartist Fund, the Group also promotes positive action through business logic, responsible tourism, sustainable environmental protection, community engagement, diversity and inclusion. is focused on. Founded in 1967, Accor is headquartered in France and listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and the OTC market (stock code: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information Please visit https://group.accor.com/. *Information as of distribution on November 21, 2024.