A new 114-seat buffet restaurant, Le Bleu Awaji, has opened at Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa, a hotel overlooking the Onaruto Bridge and Naruto Strait. Inspired by the beautiful blue of Awaji Island's sea and sky, the restaurant opened on August 1, 2026, and now stands alongside the resort's existing buffet restaurant, Le Sensoriel, bringing the combined seating to 442 and creating a more relaxed dining environment as part of the hotel's all-inclusive stay.
During Silver Week, from Saturday, September 19 to Wednesday, September 23 (a public holiday), 2026, the dinner buffet will feature Awaji beef steak and AWAJI BEER, a craft beer brewed by a local brewery. The hotel is also offering a Silver Week Limited Plan, ideal for family and group trips.
The Concept Behind "Le Bleu Awaji"
Le Bleu is French for blue. Le Bleu Awaji was born from the concept of the beautiful blue of Awaji Island's sea and sky. Window-side seats look out over the horizon beyond the ocean, and the space has a calm atmosphere built around sleek wood tones. Beyond dishes finished at a live kitchen, the restaurant offers a dining experience that lets guests savor the region's charm without hesitation — one of the benefits of an all-inclusive stay.
Le Bleu Awaji Buffet Restaurant Overview
【Hours】Breakfast 7:30 AM–9:30 AM, Dinner 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
【Location】1st floor of the hotel
【Fee】Included in all-inclusive plans ※Room-only plans are not eligible
【Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/restaurant/le-bleu-awaji/
【Notes】
■Seating capacity: 114
■Advance reservations for meal times or restaurant seating are not accepted.
■As the second restaurant following Le Sensoriel, Le Bleu Awaji operates based on reservation levels.
■Operating hours may change depending on reservation status.
Book a Family Trip for Less: The Silver Week Limited Plan
For stays from Saturday, September 19 to Wednesday, September 23 (a public holiday), 2026, the hotel is offering a Silver Week Limited Plan at up to 30% off the hotel website's base rate as of August 7, 2026. During this period, the dinner buffet will feature Awaji beef steak alongside AWAJI BEER, a craft beer that won gold in the International Style Pilsner category at the International Beer Cup 2018, one of the world's five major beer competitions. Guests can enjoy Awaji Island's food and a wide range of activities affordably through the all-inclusive plan.
Plan Overview
【Stay Period】September 19 (Sat) to September 23 (Wed, public holiday), 2026
【Notes】
■The origin and content of dishes may change depending on the season and availability.
See the limited plan here.
On-Site Activities to Enjoy During Silver Week
Garden Pool
The hotel's outdoor pool remains open during Silver Week, offering a resort atmosphere under the pleasant autumn sky. It can be used on both check-in and check-out days. ※The pool will not be open in the morning on Friday, September 18 and Thursday, September 24.
Hotel Grand Adventure: Find the Hidden Yokai!
A hotel-wide mission game that began in July 2026. Designed mainly for children of elementary school age and up, it offers a horror-themed experience. Guests who complete the mission receive an original gift.
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa
Located between the Kansai and Shikoku regions, Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive hotel with sweeping views of the Onaruto Bridge and Naruto Strait. The scenery — the blue sea, green island silhouettes, and the sunset sinking beyond the Onaruto Bridge — changes with the time of day to create an extraordinary atmosphere. Guests can enjoy dinner and breakfast buffets featuring vegetables and seafood nurtured by the mild Seto Inland Sea climate, along with an open-air hot spring bath and lounge, all included in the room rate. The hotel also offers Kids Lounge Shichifuku, an indoor facility where children can play regardless of the weather, and an outdoor pool open during the summer season. On the rooftop KOHAKU Terrace, the sea and sky glowing with the sunset color the trip with a special moment.
【Location】317 Fukura-Hei, Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
【TEL】03-6830-3932 (Reservation Center)
【Rates】All-inclusive stay from ¥25,700 per night (per person based on double occupancy, tax and service included)
【Access】Approximately 10 minutes by car from Awaji Island South IC. Accessible from both Kobe and Tokushima via the Onaruto Bridge and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
【URL】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp
※Information is current as of August 7, 2026.
※All photos are for illustrative purposes.
