Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa (Location: Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture / General Manager: Masahiro Oshiro), which offers panoramic views of the Onaruto Bridge and Naruto Strait, has opened Kids Lounge Shichifuku, a new family-friendly space. Inspired by Awaji Island's traditional "Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage," the lounge was designed with the concept of delivering "seven blessings (joys)" to families, creating an enjoyable space for parents and children alike.
The approximately 460㎡ space has been renovated to include a lawn area where children can play freely, a tatami area for parent-child reading, and a space where adults can relax while watching over their children. The lawn area features large blocks of different shapes called "MOPPS," which encourage creativity. Children can combine them freely to build bridges, secret bases, or pretend vehicles, fostering imagination while moving their bodies—a play area where parents and children can become absorbed together.
The tatami area offers picture books, popular manga, and board games, providing a comfortable relaxation space. Both children and adults can enjoy reading or deepening conversations unique to travel, spending their time as they wish. The lounge also includes a dagashi (traditional Japanese snacks) corner and drink space, valuing not only time for parent-child conversations but also moments when adults can take a breather while watching their children play.
One of the attractions of an all-inclusive stay is enjoying meals, drinks, and lounge access without worrying about additional charges. Through this Kids Lounge, the resort aims to enhance comfort during stays while creating spaces where each guest can relax freely.
【Name】Kids Lounge Shichifuku
【Hours】3:00 PM to 8:00 PM ※Beverages and snacks available until 6:00 PM
【Location】Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa Basement 1st Floor
【Fee】Free (included in accommodation fee)
【Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/kids-lounge-shichifuku/
※Usage has age and eligibility restrictions. Please check the official website for details.
The Concept Behind Kids Lounge Shichifuku - Delivering "Seven Blessings"
Awaji Island has long been known for its "Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage." Drawing on this local culture as a concept, the lounge was created with the hope that time spent here would become a heart-warming memory for children and a "blessing" for families through the travel experience itself. The hotel offers "seven blessings (joys)" with heartfelt wishes for families creating travel memories together.
1. Blessing of Nurturing Creativity Through touching play equipment and playing with ingenuity, the lounge fosters moments where parents and children can become absorbed together.
2. Blessing of Gathering Around Tatami On tatami mats, gathering around one table naturally brings family members closer together, treasuring such moments.
3. Blessing of Touching Wood's Warmth The soft texture of wooden table games brings a sense of calm different from digital experiences.
4. Blessing of Harmony Through Picture Books and Manga Surrounded by picture books and popular manga that can be enjoyed across generations, parents and children can spend peaceful time together.
5. Blessing of Connection Through Nostalgic Snacks Conversations sparked by nostalgic dagashi gently connect parents and children's hearts. Playing shopkeeper also provides learning experiences through play.
6. Blessing of Special Time Casual moments spent in conversation with snacks and drinks in hand gently color family time.
7. Blessing of Memorable Stays "Let's come again"—such words may naturally come to mind even after returning to daily life from the trip. The hotel wishes that all time spent at this place will remain in family memories and eventually become a "blessing" in their hearts.
Discovering Food, Nature, and Culture with Family - The Charm of Awaji Island Through All-Inclusive
The all-inclusive stay's great appeal is being able to spend time freely without additional charges for dinner, breakfast, lounge and large bath usage, plus activities.
Strawberry Fair
February 9 (Mon) - March 15 (Sun), 2026
The "Strawberry Fair" will be held for a limited time to taste spring through sweets. During the period, the dinner buffet's dessert corner will feature strawberry-centered sweets, with bright colors and sweet-sour aromas creating a spring atmosphere.
【Reservations/Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/2026-strawberry-fair/
【PR TIMES】Strawberry Fair: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000749.000052177.html
Winter Star-Gazing Event
Leisurely observe stars and planets shining in the clear winter night sky from the hotel's open rooftop "KOHAKU Terrace." Looking through the large telescope reveals sparkling stars not usually visible, breathtakingly beautiful. ※Please check the official website for event dates.
【Reservations/Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/
Local Discovery - Fukimodoshi Making Experience
Experience making "fukimodoshi," a traditional toy where Awaji Island accounts for 80% of domestic production. You can create original fukimodoshi by freely choosing colors and patterns. Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it as a family. Encountering the region's unique nature, culture, and people with their stories is the essence of travel.
【Reservations/Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/local-discovery/
Many Special Stay Plans Also Available for Families
Elementary Students & Preschoolers Free Stay Plan
This special plan, exclusive to bookings through the hotel's official website, offers elementary school children free accommodation (normally only preschoolers are free). There are many tourist spots around the hotel where the whole family can enjoy, including the Naruto Whirlpools, one of the world's three major tidal currents!
【Reservations/Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/family-plan-all-inclusive/
Up to 30% OFF! 1st Anniversary Limited-Time Special Price
Due to popular demand, the 1st Anniversary special plan has been extended. Enjoy a luxurious all-inclusive stay experiencing Awaji Island's spectacular views and cuisine at a special price of up to 30% off.
【Reservations/Details】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/plan/1st-anniversary-seconds/
※Stay plans have various conditions including blackout dates. Please check the official website for details.
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa provides special travel moments where you can feel Awaji Island's charm with all five senses. An all-inclusive resort hotel where picturesque scenery changing with time—including the blue sea, green island shadows, and sunset beyond the Onaruto Bridge—creates an extraordinary atmosphere. In addition to an outdoor pool that families with children will appreciate, the indoor facility "Kids Lounge Shichifuku" newly opened in January 2026. At the hotel's rooftop "KOHAKU Terrace," named after the amber color that dyes the sea and sky at sunset, you can spend special travel time with your heart unwinding in moments embraced by beautiful seas, skies, and sunsets spread before your eyes.
【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 Onaruto Bridge and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
【URL】https://grand-mercure-awajiisland-resortandspa.jp/
About All-Inclusive
All-inclusive accommodation includes dinner and breakfast at the buffet restaurant, drinks including alcohol in the lounge, hot springs, and activities. Please fully enjoy the region's attractions—nature, culture, and traditions—at your leisure through the soothing fragrance felt upon arrival at the hotel, food, activities, and more throughout your stay.
※Some drinks and activities are charged separately. ※Lunch is not provided.
About Grand Mercure
Grand Mercure is a premium brand providing compelling hotel experiences that appeal to travelers' imagination and insatiable discovery spirit. Launched about 20 years ago in the Asia-Pacific region, it now operates approximately 80 hotels worldwide, integrating with local culture and traditions. Flagship hotels include Grand Mercure Mysore in India, Grand Mercure Belém do Pará in Brazil, and Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Rio Centro in Brazil. With the concept "Proudly Local," the brand proposes stays where guests can deeply immerse themselves in the region's culture and customs through all five senses—from signature fragrances symbolizing the area to culinary experiences using local ingredients. Grand Mercure is part of Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups with over 5,700 properties in more than 110 countries, and participates in ALL, a lifestyle loyalty program offering various benefits, services, and experiences.
About Accor
Based in Paris, France, Accor is a leading hospitality group with over 5,700 hotels and residences and over 10,000 restaurants and bar facilities across 110 countries worldwide. The group operates the industry's diverse and fully integrated ecosystem, from luxury to economy across approximately 45 hotel brands, and extends into lifestyle sectors with Ennismore. ALL is a booking platform and loyalty program promising unique experiences to members during and beyond hotel stays. The group also focuses on promoting positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, sustainable environmental protection, community engagement, diversity, and inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor is headquartered in France and listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and OTC markets (ticker: ACCYY). For more details, visit https://group.accor.com/.
※Information is current as of January 27, 2026.
※All photos are for illustrative purposes.
