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[Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa] The fruitful autumn is coming. Food experiences to enjoy new rice in Tottori Prefecture, the mountain of God, and the blessings brought by Oyama after breakfast, dinner, and hot springs will be offered sequentially from September.

Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive resort hotel located at the foot of Oyama (Hokicho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori Prefecture / General Manager: Masaya Oshiro) will provide a limited autumn meal experience that allows you to enjoy the blessings of Oyama from September 2025.

Utilizing the fresh rice harvested locally and seasonal ingredients from Tottori, we will prepare the deliciousness that allows guests to feel the local climate and the changing seasons.

Opportunities to experience the charm of San-in through the “God Moon” and “Autumn Fruit”

The San'in region has been regarded as a "place where eight million gods gather" since ancient times, and it is believed that gods from all over the country gather at Izumo Taisha Shrine in October of the lunar calendar. This period is called "Kannazuki" nationwide, and in the Izumo region it is called "Kamiarizuki", and it has been popular with people as a special season in which the gods are connected. (*1)

Autumn is the season of fruit, including new rice. Tottori is also a time when a variety of agricultural products nurtured by rich nature are available. In recent years, with growing interest in sustainable agriculture and local production for local consumption, the value of rice and the Japanese food culture itself have been re-examined.

Based on these local culture and trends of the times, our hotel offers a place where visitors can feel the “deepening of the season unique to San-in” through food experiences that combine the blessings of Oyama, which is also said to be the mountain of gods, and the taste of autumn.

*1 Izumo Tourism Association website https://izumo-kankou.gr.jp/6404

Introduction of Three Food Experiences

① New rice rice - a dish that connects local food and customers-

In connection with the season when the relationship with the gods is connected, the breakfast buffet offers "Omusubi" using fresh rice from local Tottori. In the live kitchen, the chef grabs the salt musubi on the spot. There are 5 types of toppings unique to this area. You can enjoy the "tasty of new rice" offered on a monthly basis, and a rich taste with simple toppings that enhance the umami of rice.

 

[Provision period] October 1 (Wednesday) to December 31 (Wednesday), 2025
[Provided time] 7:00～9:30
[Provided location] Restaurant "Locavore"

[New rice to be used]

  • October: Koshihikari (from Hino-cho, Tottori Prefecture)

We prepare Koshihikari from Hino-cho, which is adjacent to Hoki-cho, where our hotel stands. The surrounding area is surrounded by mountains of about 1,000m, so the temperature difference is large, and the rice grown in Hinocho, which is blessed with underground water, is characterized by its good grain size and sweetness.

  • November: Starry sky dance (from Tottori Prefecture)

It was born in "Hoshitori Prefecture" because of its transparent appearance and the beautiful gloss and gloss of the cooked rice, and was named "Starry Sky Mai" as a star-like rice. Due to the nature of holding a lot of water, the freshness continues even if it cools, and you can enjoy a plump texture for a long time.

  • December: Yagomai (Yagomai) (from Hachigo district, Hoki-cho, Tottori Prefecture)

Hachigo rice, known as organic and reduced pesticide rice, is cultivated using the Ide (Irrigation Canal) in Ohara Chimachi, which was created overnight by the guardian god of this area in exchange for his own life. " Rice grown in the clear underground water of Oyama is a popular variety in the local area.

[Topping Lineup]

  • Daisen-dorisoboro x Kanayama-dera miso

"Okazu miso" is made by adding the umami of Oyama-dori to Kanayamaji miso, which condenses the umami of miso and vegetables together.

  • Tottori Prefecture's yam x seaweed tsukudani

The flavorful Tsukudani, which is indispensable for rice, is combined with crispy textured yam.

  • Sand Dunes Rakkyo x Minami Koume

This dish is a combination of sweetened dune lattice and thick pulp and soft Minamikoume. The sand dune lattice, which withstands the harsh wind and snow blowing from the Sea of Japan in winter, and grows hard and firm with severe cold weather, can be said to be a mass of vitality (*2). In addition, plums bloom in early spring after severe winters, so they are considered to be "a symbol of regeneration and new beginnings that have overcome difficulties." Fragrance is believed to remove evil and increase vitality, and is an auspicious flower that brings hope and resurrection. Along with the blessings of the earth brought by nature, you can enjoy the crisp texture of sweet and sour dune raccoon and the sourness of plum dried.

*2 All-farming Tottori Agri Market https://www.jan-agri.com/study/rakkyo/

  • Relaxed body of baked salmon from Tottori Prefecture

Salmon grown in the underflow water of Oyama is moisturized and carefully flaked. It has a taste rich with fatty flavor without odor.

② Food using local ingredients × Beverage Mariage ~Autumn pairing to taste the blessings of Oyama ~

At the foot of Oyama, "Earth Herb Chicken®" (*3) is grown with feed containing underflow water, which is famous as a famous water, and herbs such as cinnamon and oregano. By the power of herbs, the chicken wings of herb chicken®, which have a rich taste and rich flavor, are pickled in lemon-flavored spices overnight and baked. Liqueur from the 20th century pear is a liqueur that wants to enjoy the refreshing flavor and the deliciousness of chicken with a simple menu. It is recommended that you enjoy the liqueur with a good balance of sweetness and acidity using luxurious 20th century pear juice from Tottori Prefecture with soda. The pairing of menus and alcohol using the blessings of the earth of Tottori Prefecture will color the memories of your trip.

[Provision period] October 1 (Wednesday) to November 30 (Sunday), 2025
[Provided time] 17:30～21:00
[Provided location] Restaurant "Locavore"

*3 Earth Herb Chicken® https://www.yonekyu.co.jp/Portals/0/brand/herbchicken/

20th century pear liqueur with a refreshing drink that does not disturb the taste of herb chickens on the earth with lemon-flavored spices.

③ Original smoothie that takes advantage of the seasonal taste made from amazake, which has been a gift to God since ancient times　

Amazake is now attracting attention to women as "drinking infusions", but since ancient times it has been used for offerings to gods (Gojinshu) and rituals of marriage, and has been popular in the Sanin region as a "drink from God". At our hotel, we have amazake smoothie, which uses a starry sky dance from Tottori Prefecture, and a blend of pear and pear puree. In the hot spring lounge, you can cool down with a refreshing drink that is perfect for a moment after the bath.

[Provision period] September 1 (Mon) to October 31 (Fri), 2025
[Provided time] 20:00～22:00
[Provided location] Hot spring lounge

 

※Depending on the stocking situation, the date when there is no provision, the type may change without notice, and the provision period may end.
※All prices in the above menu are included in the room price if you book an all-inclusive stay.
※All photos are images.

About Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa

 

"Mercure Tottori Daisen Resort & Spa" is a resort hotel located at the foot of Mt. Oyama, a sacred mountain. With a view of the magnificent Daisen up close, the rich nature overlooking the Sea of Japan in the distance, hot springs to enjoy in an open-air bath full of taste, and all-inclusive hospitality including morning and evening buffets and alcohol services in the lounge, we invite guests to an extraordinary moment. According to CONCEPT, "Local Inspired Hotel - Hotels Created from Local Inspired", we propose a new style of travel that will make you feel the charm of Tottori and Oyama through food and activities.

[Location] 1647-13 Nakaso, Maruyama-ji, Hoki-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori 689-4108, Japan
【TEL】 03-6627-4692 (Reservation Center)
[Prices] All-inclusive 18,500 yen per night (tax included per person per room for 2 people)
※There is no charge for lunch.
[Access] About 45 minutes by car from Yonago Airport, about 30 minutes by car from JR Yonago Station
Official Website https://mercure-tottoridaisen-resortandspa.jp

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