A Journey Beyond
Undiscovered sights. Unfamiliar tastes.
Exclusive cultural experiences. Unexpected encounters.
When we travel to paths less known, a new world emerges.
A stay at Grand Mercure and Mercure takes you on a journey to 23 locations beyond the well-trodden paths.
Embark on a journey where unique local experiences await.
A Japan you've never seen before.
A journey beyond.
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Crafted by nature, breathtaking sceneries await.
Fresh morning light. Magical sunset colors. Starry skies. A stay at Grand Mercure and Mercure takes you on a journey of deep connections and positive emotions. Step away from the everyday reality and embark on a journey of discovering the beauty of nature.
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Connections, traditions, and culture — a premium stay that encompasses it all.
Building new connections is one of the greatest pleasures of traveling. From our staff's "omotenashi" hospitality to tasting local delicacies for the first time, a trip becomes memorable thanks to the diverse encounters we make along the way. It is those encounters that make a trip to Japan more captivating.
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Embark on a new journey of all senses through unique local experiences.
Explore the local culture and indulge in unique local delicacies. Enjoy a premium stay crafted with raw local inspirations and global standards. We vow to create an all-inclusive experience for every guest, inspired by comfort, safety, and sophistication.
Recommended "Hanare Journey"
![Knot Bito-Tetsuna Hot Spring Town Tour with the source hunter, Toshima Kiriko Toshima ~ | Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/別府キラー-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
Knotbito-Tetsuna Hot Spring Town with the source hunter, Kiriko Toshima-Know the hot springs in the city of hot springs in the iron ring.
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- History and Culture
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![Knotbito-A heart Zen experience helping by Takumoto Kudo, a priest at Asahiji Temple- | Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/日出町キラー-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
Knotbito-A heart Zen experience helping by Takumoto Kudo, a priest at Asahiji Temple-At Asahi-ji Temple, which continues to be loved in Hiji-cho, has been loved in Hiji-cho
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- History and Culture
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![Fukugi trees in Bise | Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort](https://grand-mercure-okinawacapezanpa-resort.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MG_3738-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort
A row of Fukugi trees in BiseDo you know "Bise's Fukugi Namiki" along the coastline of the Bise area in the northern part of Okinawa Island? You can also take a walk or rent-a-bicycle sightseeing, so be sure to visit it when traveling.
- Nature and Landscape
- Experiences and tours
![Yachimun no Sato | Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort](https://grand-mercure-okinawacapezanpa-resort.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MG_4814-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort
Yachimun no Sato◆Yachimun no Sato Yachimun is a place where workshops that produce traditional Okinawan pottery called Yachimun no Sato Yachimun. Here, you can visit the historic climbing kiln and actually buy pottery.
- Nature and Landscape
- Shopping
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- Tourist facilities
![Takegawara Onsen | Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MG_8781-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
Takegawara Onsen◆Takegawara Onsen It is the origin of the name "Takegawara" because the building that had a "bamboo" roofed building was rebuilt in 1938 when it was founded in 1879. The front is a symbol of Beppu Onsen.
- Nature and Landscape
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![Zanpamisaki Park | Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort](https://grand-mercure-okinawacapezanpa-resort.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-design-1-1-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort
Cape Zanpa Park◆Cape Zanpa Park
Zanpamisaki, a 30-meter-high cliff with a height of about 2 km. The appearance of the waves that hit the rock and violently white droplets is a brave and masculine scene, which is rare in the sea of Okinawa.
- Nature and Landscape
- Tourist facilities
Recommended tourist information by hotel
![Knot Bito-Tetsuna Hot Spring Town Tour with the source hunter, Toshima Kiriko Toshima ~ | Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/別府キラー-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
Knotbito-Tetsuna Hot Spring Town with the source hunter, Kiriko Toshima-Know the hot springs in the city of hot springs in the iron ring.
- Activity
- History and Culture
- Experiences and tours
![Fukugi trees in Bise | Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort](https://grand-mercure-okinawacapezanpa-resort.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MG_3738-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort
A row of Fukugi trees in BiseDo you know "Bise's Fukugi Namiki" along the coastline of the Bise area in the northern part of Okinawa Island? You can also take a walk or rent-a-bicycle sightseeing, so be sure to visit it when traveling.
- Nature and Landscape
- Experiences and tours
![Knot Bito-Healing Forest Therapy Walking to Enjoy Nature with Minamiboso City Health Tourism Attendant Kaori Izumi ~ | Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-minamiboso-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/南房総キラー1-1000x563.jpg)
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa
Knotbito-Healing forest therapy walking to enjoy nature with Minamiboso City Health Tourism Attendant Kaori Izumi-Experience activity with Cape Ofusa
A program to walk around the natural park
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![Knotbit-in-inhabited island Ikarise kayak tour with adventurer Katsuaki Suzuki- | Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-lakehamana-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/small_AdobeStock_281861435-1000x665.jpg)
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa
Knotbit-in-inhabited island Ikarise kayak tour with adventurer Katsuaki Suzuki-A kayak adventure experience around the uninhabited island Irise. You can observe the creatures that live in Hamanako by kayaking around the uninhabited island Irise with Mr. Suzuki. From kayaking experience to uninhabited islands, this is a program where you can fully enjoy the adventurer mood.
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![Knotbito-Starry Sky Guide, Tomofumi Yamada and the starry sky alone ~ | Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa](https://grand-mercure-yatsugatake-resortandspa.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/八ヶ岳キラー1-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa
Knotbito ~ starry sky guide, Tomofumi Yamada and starry sky guideA starry sky viewing party with 360 ° view. You can rent the rooftop observation deck and see the starry sky while lying down the deck chair. While drinking seasonal hot drinks, you can enjoy a special starry sky viewing party where you can listen to the story of the constellation seen on that day from Yamada.
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![Kashihara Jingu Shrine priest, Kenichi Nagakura of Kashihara Jingu Shrine Official Visit | Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara](https://grand-mercure-nara-kashihara.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/橿原キラー1small-1000x667.jpg)
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara
The worship hall of worship with Kenichi Nagakura, a priest of Kashihara Jingu ShrineKashihara Jingu Shrine priest, Kenichi Nagakura, official worship in the inner worship hall-Experience the history of Kashihara Jingu Shrine, the sacred place of the country-owned sacred place-tour with the priests of Kashihara Jingu Shrine. Official worship at the inner shrine.
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