Hotel Universal Port, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan located in Konohana Ward, Osaka, will serve a special ehoumaki lunch set at Lounge R from February 1 (Sunday) to February 3 (Tuesday), 2026.
Event Details
From February 1 to 3, 2026, Hotel Universal Port will host a Setsubun event featuring an ehoumaki lunch set at Lounge R. Konohana Ward, where the hotel is located, is known as the birthplace of the "marukaburi" (whole eating) tradition of ehoumaki. This initiative aims to pass on the local food culture to the next generation and promote the region's charm through its cuisine.
Date: February 1 (Sunday) to 3 (Tuesday), 2026, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Hotel Universal Port 1F, Lounge R
Price: 1,500 yen (tax and service charge included)
Contents: Ehoumaki with Osaka-grown shirasu and spinach, sardine tempura udon
*Contents and timing are subject to change depending on the day's conditions.
About the Ehoumaki
Ehoumaki is traditionally made with seven ingredients, derived from the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin), considered auspicious. Rolling seven ingredients symbolizes "rolling in good fortune," while eating it represents "taking in happiness." The hotel's ehoumaki features shirasu caught in Osaka Prefecture waters and spinach grown hydroponically in Konohana Ward.
By incorporating local ingredients, the hotel aims to give guests from both Japan and abroad an authentic taste of Osaka's food culture and the traditional Japanese event of Setsubun. The custom of eating ehoumaki while facing the auspicious direction (south-southeast this year) can be enjoyed as a unique experience tied to the local character of Konohana Ward.
This initiative is part of Orix Hotel Management Co., Ltd.'s "Regional Co-creation" efforts. The hotel aims to become a hub for promoting regional attractions while cherishing connections with local culture, industry, and people. Hotel Universal Port will continue to develop events that allow guests to experience seasonal and cultural elements through regional collaboration.
About ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS
ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS is the hotel and ryokan operation brand of Orix Hotel Management Co., Ltd. With a range from luxury to casual properties, encompassing both ryokans and hotels, the brand offers "A place you'll want to visit again," providing experiences tailored to guests' various life stages. The company will expand to 15 ryokans and hotels across 6 brands, from Hokkaido in the north to Fukuoka and Oita in the south, with a new opening planned for summer 2026: "Cross Sweets Tokyo Asakusa."
ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS Official Website: https://www.orixhotelsandresorts.com/
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Sustainability Initiatives
All 20 properties operated or supported by Orix Hotel Management, including the 14 facilities under ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS, promote sustainability initiatives based on five key themes: "Environmental Consideration," "Comfortable Stays," "Coexistence with Local Communities," "Rewarding Workplaces," and "Fair Business Practices." The company continues to practice sustainable facility management that creates new value together with local communities while cherishing hospitality tailored to each guest.
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Hotel Universal Port
Hotel Universal Port, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan with 600 rooms, features diverse concept rooms including Japan's first collaboration rooms with the park: "Minion Room - Gru's Mansion," "Minion Room 2 - Agnes and Friends' Room," and "Minion Room 3 - Super Silly Fun Land." The hotel also offers "Exciting Adventure Room" accommodating up to five guests, "WAKU WAKU Wonder Room" ideal for baby travelers, and "Girly Room" for adults who love cute aesthetics. The top floor "PORT DEEP OCEAN FLOOR" is a special floor themed after the deep sea, offering a premium stay experience with exclusive amenities in a cool, tranquil atmosphere.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalport/
Awards:
- TripAdvisor "2025 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotels - Popular Hotels 25th Place"
- Rakuten Travel "Rakuten Travel Bronze Award 2024" and "Rakuten Travel Gold Award 2023"
- Jalan Award 2024 "Jalan OF THE YEAR Best-Selling Hotels - Kinki/Hokuriku Area, 501+ Rooms Category, 2nd Place"
- Jalan Award 2024 "Jalan OF THE YEAR Great Stay Hotels - Dinner Category, Kinki/Hokuriku Area, 301+ Rooms, 3rd Place"
- JTB Award 2024 "Selected Award Category National Best Facility (Hotel: 300+ rooms)," "JTB Accommodation Voucher Comprehensive Sales Gold Award," "Special Award Category Web Sales Award," and "Special Award Category JTB MySTYLE Award"
Hotel Universal Port Vita
Opened in July 2018 as Universal Studios Japan's seventh official hotel, Hotel Universal Port Vita features 14 unique types of guest rooms including "Sparkle Room" with park views, "Mokomoko Maisonette Room" with living areas upstairs and bedrooms downstairs for a home-like experience, and "Rainbow Room" with three bunk beds accommodating up to six guests.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalportvita/
Awards:
- Jalan Award 2024 "Jalan OF THE YEAR Best-Selling Hotels - Kinki/Hokuriku Area, 301-500 Rooms Category, 2nd Place"
- Jalan Award 2024 "Jalan OF THE YEAR Great Stay Hotels - Overall Category, Kinki/Hokuriku Area, 301+ Rooms, 3rd Place"
- TripAdvisor "2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best"
- Rakuten Travel "Rakuten Travel Bronze Award 2023," "ANA Rakupaku Award 2024," and "JAL Rakupaku Award 2024"
- JTB Award 2024 "JTB Accommodation Voucher Comprehensive Sales Gold Award"
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita are official hotels of Universal Studios Japan.
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