“Resort Hotel Moana Coast” with an overseas resort atmosphere

In the city of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, which is rich in nature and abundant in foodstuffs, floats a small resort island called Ogejima. Located between Shikoku and Awaji Island, the island is the gateway to Shikoku, where the whirlpools of the Naruto Straits can be seen. There, surrounded by the sea and mountains, is the Moana Coast Resort Hotel, a secluded hideaway for adults. As the name of the hotel means “beautiful coast” in Hawaiian, the contrast between the blue ocean and the white sandy beach seen from the guest rooms and lounge creates an atmosphere as if one were visiting an exotic resort.
The hotel has only 14 guest rooms on its vast grounds of approximately 3,000 tsubo. All rooms are maisonette type with an open-air bath, a luxury that is rare in Japan and the world. The main building, “Moana Coast,” is a three-story structure with a jet bath on the rooftop overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. The rooftop bathtub has a view of the Seto Inland Sea, and the open-air rooftop is the perfect place to spend a special moment while feeling the ocean breeze and admiring the spectacular view. Villa Beltramonto” means ‘villa with a beautiful sunset’ in Italian. All rooms are suites, and from the open-air bath you can watch the beautiful sunset over the Naruto satoyama through the courtyard. The amber-colored light of the sunset and the view of the sky will give you a different experience from the one in the main building. The concepts of the main building and the detached house are different, so you can choose the one that best suits your mood and the season you visit.

Unusual feeling of relaxing and spending time together

The meals at Moana Coast are creative Italian courses that focus on locally produced, locally consumed food, with an emphasis on seasonal seafood and fresh vegetables from our own vegetable garden in Naruto, Tokushima, a treasure trove of culinary delights. This is exactly the restaurant’s concept of “once-in-a-lifetime Italian cuisine that can only be enjoyed here and now. In particular, the “Sauteed Tokushima Live Abalone with Bourguignon Sauce” and “Grilled Natural Naruto Sea Bream in Saltine Sauce” are must-try dishes.
A short distance from the hotel are the Otsuka Museum of Art, the German Pavilion, and the Naruto Straits, famous for Naruto’s whirlpools. However, we recommend that you do not make too many plans and spend your time relaxing in the hotel, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy a cup of Moana’s original blend coffee in the free lounge, take a walk in the large lawn garden on the grounds, or go straight to the beach and walk along the sandy beach. You will be able to reset your mind and body, and enjoy an extraordinary experience of the highest quality.

NIHONMONO – 「にほん」の「ほんも…

贅沢な自然が奏でる至福の空間「HOTEL RIDGE」／徳島県鳴門市 – NIHONMONO 五感で感じる至福の体験「HOTEL RIDGE」 徳島県鳴門市、眼下には風光明媚な鳴門海峡を望む瀬戸内海国立公

NIHONMONO – 「にほん」の「ほんも…

滞在することで新しい視点をもてる「HOTEL WHY」／徳島県上勝町 – NIHONMONO ごみを「ゼロ」ではなく「出さない」という視点 2020年5月、人口1511人（2021年1月1日現在）と四

The post “Resort Hotel Moana Coast”, a resort space for adults where you can feel an extraordinary atmosphere first appeared on NIHONMONO.

Steps Taken to Make Niigata a Famous Wine-producing Region

About 30 minutes by car west of downtown Niigata on a national highway along the coast, in a quiet area surrounded by pine forests at the foot of Mt.Although there are now vast vineyards, this used to be an undeveloped sandy area that no one paid much attention to.In 1992, the first vines were planted in this area by “Cavedotch Winery.The owner of the winery at that time wanted to realize the traditional European style of winemaking that he had learned in Germany in Japan, and set his sights on producing “100% domestic fresh grapes and 100% European wine grapes.The founder, who wanted to find a place with a climate similar to that of Europe and avoid rainy and hot areas, chose Kakudahama because of its easy access to the Tokyo metropolitan area and other commercial areas, as well as the availability of a site of a certain size at a reasonable price.

Its proximity to the coast and its sandy, sandy soil are the most distinctive features of this land.Grapes grown in this sandy soil give the wine a light, delicate, and floral aroma.Drainage is excellent, but nutrients are scarce.In order to find the right variety for the soil, we have spent a lot of time growing many varieties and repeating trial and error.Finally, they found a white variety called “Albariño,” which is native to Spain.It has a gorgeous aroma and a salty taste, and is characterized by medium-sized, small grains and small bunches, with a slightly thick skin.He started growing it 17 years ago, and in the third year, he finally found a good response.Over time, he gradually increased the area under cultivation and gained confidence in “Niigata-grown Albariño.However, no matter how much they produce, without the needs of consumers and the market, there is no business.In parallel, he began a steady effort to spread Albariño seedlings to wineries in various regions.As a result, Albariño is now a variety that has attracted the attention of many wineries, liquor stores, and consumers in Japan.

Niigata Wine Coast” is finally born!

From 2006 to 2024-present, winemaker Fumito Kakegawa’s goal is to create soft, gentle wines.I want to make wines that are light and friendly, that show the nuances of this soil.”Personally, he prefers natural wines to heavy, classic wines.He is not concerned with global standards or awards, but rather with making wines that everyone can enjoy.

There are five other wineries in the vicinity of the Curvedotch Winery: Fermier, Domaine Chao, Cantina Giosetto, and Le Cinq Winery.From the very beginning, Curvedotch did not intend to produce wine on its own.After opening the winery, the company gathered wine-loving comrades and opened a “winery management school” to train winemakers by providing detailed instruction on everything from vineyard management to winemaking techniques.The goal was to increase the number of producers and make the area into a wine-growing region.The desire to make the area a famous wine-producing region gave birth to the “Niigata Wine Coast” and fostered Niigata’s wine culture.

Providing value to the Carved Ditch experience that does not end with the famous wine-producing region

The development of Curved Ditch as a conventional resort facility is another notable feature.

In 2009, the hotel and spa facility “Curvedocci Vine Spa” was launched to provide a place for local residents to relax and enjoy hot springs, and has continued to evolve since then.In 2019, they opened the “Winery Stay Travigne” auberge under the new concept of “staying at a winery.

Rather than selling products outside of the prefecture or to the Tokyo metropolitan area, they wanted to encourage Niigata customers to visit and enjoy local wine here, and found value in the “experience gained from staying in the area.They focused on the “experience that can be gained by staying in the area,” and created a restaurant, bakery, marché, and sausage workshop, as well as a hall that offers hot springs, lodging, and even wedding ceremonies, all of which can be enjoyed along with the wine.The representative of the company, Mr. Taku Imai, says, “Enriching the experience of our guests’ visit makes the wine taste even better.Rather than selling products outside of the prefecture or to the Tokyo metropolitan area, they wanted to encourage Niigata customers to visit and enjoy local wine here, and found value in the “experience gained from staying in the area.They focused on the “experience that can be gained by staying in the area,” and created a restaurant, bakery, marché, and sausage workshop, as well as a hall that offers hot springs, lodging, and even wedding ceremonies, all of which can be enjoyed along with the wine.The representative of the company, Mr. Taku Imai, says, “Enriching the experience of our guests’ visit makes the wine taste even better.

In March 2022, a new book lounge with a collection of about 4,000 books opened in the existing “Vinespa” spa facility.This facility attracted attention because it was designed by Masataka Haba, the creative director of “Children’s Book Forest Nakanoshima” by Tadao Ando, which will open in Osaka in March 2020.It is a space filled with luxury where people who visit for the purpose of wine can satisfy their intellectual curiosity and interest through books, using wine as a touch point.He says that he will continue to aim to provide new values that can be experienced with such wine.

We are committed to making delicious wines that are suited to Niigata’s soil,” he said.We want to continue to offer wines that can only be made here and experiences that can only be had here.”Imai and Kakegawa share the same aspiration.Curvedotch Winery exudes the pride of Japanese craftsmanship that certainly lives on in the European tradition while enriching the multi-layered experience as a winery resort.They are setting a new standard for wineries in Japan.

あわせて読みたい

“Sake” cellar of Niigata “Kusumi Shuzo” Devotion to rice farming and sake brewing from one generation to the next Kusumi Shuzo, with over 170 years of history, was established by Sakunosuke Kusumi …

The post Taste the finest wines from Cavedotch Winery with a resort experience / Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan first appeared on NIHONMONO.

Surrounded by the blue of the sky and the ocean

About 300 km southwest from the main island of Okinawa. It is an all-suite luxury hotel overlooking sapphire-blue ocean on the hill on the south coast of Miyakojima, which boasts world-class beautiful ocean and nature.

In the new wing, which has a lagoon (pond) in the front, is ”Pool Villa Lagoon Suite”. All rooms are complete with private pools and day beds, and guests can enjoy a relaxing getaway, away from everyday life.

The post Miyakojima Shigira Bayside Suite Allamada first appeared on NIHONMONO.

A resort exclusively for adults

In the slightly elevated forest in Onna Village on the main island of Okinawa, there stands ”The Atta Terrace Club Towers”. All 78 rooms are built spaciously, equipped with a relaxing interior. The hotel offers privacy, with skilled guest services such as 24 hour butler service, fine dining, outdoor pool, club spa, and library lounge and bar, all reserved exclusively for in-house guests. It promises services which is worthy of a resort ”exclusively for adults”, and the tranquility of a ”hideaway in the woods”.

The post Main Island The Atta Terrace Club Towers first appeared on NIHONMONO.