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In a sophisticated atmosphere with elegant interiors, local ingredients from Wakayama Minabe
Have a time at the buffet restaurant while enjoying the wonderful cuisine we used.
Our buffet restaurant, where the refined atmosphere of elegant interiors and delicious dishes made using local Wakayama Minabe's ingredients come together,
will help you find the dish that completes your meal.
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BUFFET RESTAURANTIntroduction of Buffet Restaurant
Wakayama Prefecture, which is vertically long, has a very different climate in Kihoku and Kinan. Kihoku belongs to the so-called Setouchi Climate Zone, which has long sunshine hours and less precipitation4. By contrast, Kinan is warm and has a lot of rainfall as a whole, and citrus cultivation utilizing it is thriving. The number of farmhouses tends to decrease throughout the prefecture, but the number of full-time farmers is maintained. In particular, 62% of farmers are engaged in fruits (the national average is 8.9%), and oranges (44%), plums (16%), persimmons (14%) are thriving. All of these are ranked first in Japan in terms of production volume. In particular, plums account for 65% of the country's production, and the total expenditure of plum dried is the largest in Japan.
EVENING SOCIAL
Enjoy a special moment away from it all in a luxurious setting.
Sit back with a drink in hand, and enjoy a special moment to yourself to let all the wonders of travel soak in.
Enjoy soft drinks like coffee, tea, and infused water, or treat yourself to an alcoholic beverage such as wine or beer.
ONSEN LOUNGE
A calming space subtly illuminated by a warm, soft light.
After the bath, take a relaxing break on the sofa.
NIGHT CAP
Let your taste buds join the adventure with Local Bites, which offers local specialties featuring the flavors of Wakayama Minabe
End the day with a moment of sophistication in the bar lounge.
Take your time to relax in a comfortable space, letting the memories of your travels soak in.
Talk over your adventures with your loved ones and friends over plates of local specialties or with a drink in hand.