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[Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa] "New Year Hello Kitty Greeting & Bingo Tournament", rice cake making tournament and experience local traditional culture, etc.

In addition to the year-end and New Year events where both CHILDREN and ADULTS can enjoy, all-you-can-eat "Red Swi crab" at the dinner buffet from December 31 to January 2. New Year's holiday information to enjoy at all-inclusive hotels

The resort hotel "Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa" located in Hiji-cho, Oita Prefecture (Location: Hiji-cho, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture / Manager: Park Boram), located in Hiji-cho, Oita Prefecture, will hold special events during the year-end and New Year holidays from December 26, 2025 (Fri) to January 12, 2026 (Mon). Hello Kitty, dressed in gorgeously, New Year's greetings and bingo competitions, Japanese drum performances and lucky charms Amazake and slaughter, and hands-on programs for kids who can experience the traditional culture of the region. We offer a variety of events that both ADULTS and CHILDREN can enjoy, and propose a stay where you can enjoy a family time during the winter vacation.

■Details of the event

１.　New Year Hello Kitty Greeting & Bingo Tournament for both ADULTS and CHILDREN

We will hold a special event unique to our hotel, the official hotel of Sanrio Character Park Harmony Land, on January 1, 2026. On the day of the event, Hello Kitty, dressed in kimono, appeared in the chapel overlooking Beppu Bay. I wish you a happy New Year in a gorgeous outfit. There is also a greeting time where you can take a commemorative photo, so you can take a picture of a memorable New Year with your family. In addition, Hello Kitty will host a customer-participating bingo tournament. We offer luxurious prizes and participation prizes, and both CHILDREN and ADULTS will be excited together. You can enjoy the special Hello Kitty that you can only meet here, and the heartbreaking New Year's start.

◼New Year's Hello Kitty Greeting Overview

[Date and time] Thursday, January 1, 2026
[Time] 17:00～17:30
[Place] Outdoor chapel
[Fee] ALL (*) Membership fee (up to 3 people) 2,500 yen, additional 1,000 yen per person over 3 years old
General fee (up to 3 people) 4,000 yen, additional 2,500 yen
※0 to 2 years free
[Capacity] 20 pairs

◼Overview of the bingo game tournament to enjoy with Hello Kitty
[Date and time] Thursday, January 1, 2026
[Time] 19:00～19:30
[Place] 1F Lounge
[Fee] ALL membership fee: 1,500 yen, general fee: 2,000 yen
[Capacity] 100 people

Reservations for "New Year Hello Kitty Greeting" and "Bingo Game Tournament"
https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/plan/new-years-events-2025-2026/

２.　Prepare Japanese drum performances and lucky charms where you can experience traditional culture

A Japanese drum performance by Yufu Hasama Taiko, based in Hasama, Yufu City, will be held on January 2, 2026 (Friday). Local CHILDREN also participates and plays with a Japanese drum group that inherits the traditional culture of the region. The powerful tone and powerful drums suitable for the beginning of the New Year spread comfortably on the sea breeze of Beppu Bay to the poolside.

In addition, on New Year's Day and the morning of the 2nd, we will be offering amazake and slaughter, a lucky charm that wishes for longevity, for a limited time. In addition, we have a full-fledged rice cake making experience using mortars and pestle, and with the support of hotel staff, even small children can participate with confidence. And a red and white mochi will be presented to the first 30 people. You can spend a time with a family gathering experience with amazake, slaughter, and rice cake making that is perfect for the happy New Year.

◼︎ Yufu is a summary of the taiko drums
[Date] Friday, January 2, 2026
[Time] 10:00～10:30
[Place] Outdoor poolside
※In case of rain, it will be held in the hall.

◼New Year's rice cake making experience, summary of behaviour of Toso and Amazake
[Date] January 1 (Thursday) and 2 (Friday), 2026
[Time] 9:30～10:00
[Place] 1st floor lounge
[Remarks] It ends as soon as it runs out. The contents are subject to change depending on the purchase situation.

３.　Local culture experience program for kids to enjoy with five senses

The Kids Program, which is held for a limited time during the winter vacation, provides an experience that fosters the curiosity and sensibilities of CHILDREN while experiencing local culture and craftsmanship. We carry out 11 kinds of activities to enjoy with the five senses, such as making bamboo crafts and sweets on a daily basis. Some works can be brought back, and you can experience the joy of learning along with memories of your trip.

（1） Visual: Time slip at a picture-story show

A picture-story show is one of the traditional storytellings that have been handed down to Japan since ancient times. Through a picture-story show culture, we will provide an experience of immersed in the world of narrative and painting for CHILDREN living in the modern age of digitalization. You can feel the warm connection between people with content that can be enjoyed regardless of generation.

Period: Sunday, December 28, 2025 and Sunday, January 4, 2026
[Time] 1st part 18:00～/ 2nd part 19:00～
[Place] 2F Hall
[Fee] Free

（2） Touch: Let's touch the bamboo work

Take on the challenge of "bamboo work", a traditional craft of Oita. Invite a local bamboo craftsman as a lecturer, and experience one of the basic knitting methods, "Sixth knitting". The finished work is recommended as a souvenir or as a gift for parents.

Period: December 26, 2025 (Fri), January 9, 2026 (Sat) 11, 2026 (Sun)
[Time] 1st copy 18:00 to 19:00 / 2nd copy 19:00 to 20:00
[Place] 2F Hall
[Fee] 1 set ALL member fee 1,500 yen, general fee 2,000 yen
[Capacity] 25 persons in each department

（3） Hearing: Let's play steel bread

Performer Seiji MIYAKAWA gently explains the percussion instrument "steel pan" with a scale made from drums. This program allows you to fully enjoy the wonders of the tone and the comfort of the rhythm while feeling the joy of actually touching, hitting, and playing sounds.

[Date] Saturday, December 27, 2025 and Saturday, January 3, 2026
[Time] 18:00～20:00
[Place] 2F Hall
[Fee] Free

（4） Taste: Kids Patissier Experience

With the support of the Hotel Patissier, you can wear a cock coat and try to make sweets. Use prepared sponge cakes and fruits to decorate them as you like, and the finished cake can be enjoyed during family tea time.

Period: January 5 (Mon) and 12 (Mon) 2026
[Time] 19:00～20:00
[Place] 2F Hall
[Fee] 1 set ALL member fee 2,000 yen, general fee 3,000 yen
[Capacity] 5 people

（5） The sense of smell: Smell bag "Sachet" made of origami

We welcome the local handmade writer group "hiji∞ Cloud" to experience making odor bags using origami, a traditional Japanese culture. Grand Mercure original scent based on cypress and yuzu. You can enjoy the refreshing scent that you feel at the moment you step into the hotel at home.

[Date] January 7 (Wednesday) and 8 (Thursday), 2026
[Time] 1st copy 18:00 to 19:00 / 2nd copy 19:00 to 20:00
[Place] 2F Hall
[Capacity] 25 persons in each department
[Fee] 1 set ALL member fee 500 yen, general fee 1,000 yen

■New Year's Holiday Special Menu

At the dinner buffet, "Red Swi crab" will be offered for a limited time. Just like any other menu, you can enjoy it all-inclusive and at no extra charge. The tightly packed body is attractive for moderate saltiness and juicy taste. It is also recommended to enjoy it with beer that can be enjoyed all-inclusive, local sake from Oita, and shochu.

[Provision period] December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) - January 2, 2026 (Friday)
[Location of Offer] Buffet restaurant "Le Sensoriel"

■Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa

Located on a hill overlooking Beppu Bay, it is a resort hotel where you can spend a relaxing time while being embraced by the magnificent sea and green mountains that spread in front of you. In the hot spring open-air bath, you can see the morning sun rising from Beppu Bay and enjoy the bath that you can not taste in everyday life. All-inclusive, including evening breakfast buffet, drinks, alcohol, and local confections, you can stay without hesitation.

[Location] 1825 Oaza Hirado, Hiji-cho Hiji-cho, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture 879-1508, Japan
【TEL】 03-5539-2606 (Reservation Center)
[Fee] All-inclusive 24,000 yen per night (per person when using 1 room for 2 people)
【URL】 https://grand-mercure-beppubay-resortandspa.jp/
[Remarks] There is no charge for lunch.

＊ALL stands for Accor Live Limitless, and is a new lifestyle-oriented loyalty program that allows you to enjoy various benefits in your daily life.

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