Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori (Location: Nagara Town, Chiba Prefecture, President: Tomoki Sotani) will host a Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour at its hot spring glamping area "Granvaux Spa Village" on March 3, 2026 (Tuesday), when the sun, Earth, and moon align perfectly, creating a spectacular celestial show where the full moon appears in a distinctive "reddish-copper color."
Additionally, a 1-night, 2-day package including the Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour will be available starting from March 3, 2026 (Tuesday).
On the same day, a hands-on telescope-building experience program produced by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan will also be held.
A Memorable Night at Resol no Mori: Experience the Mystical Celestial Moment with a Beautiful Starry Sky at the Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align in a straight line, causing the full moon to be engulfed by Earth's shadow and transform into a reddish-copper color. This celestial show is scheduled to be observed on March 3, 2026 (Tuesday), coinciding with Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival Day). Resol no Mori will host a Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour, offering visitors the opportunity to experience this special moment up close—watching the moon quietly change its appearance in the night sky—in the pristine air of the great outdoors. This event embodies the very essence of the mysteries created by celestial bodies.
Ricott, a star guide who graduated from the University of Tokyo's Department of Astronomy and is popular as a YouTuber delivering stargazing content, will be invited to lead the observation. Participants will closely observe the mystical transformation as the lunar surface changes to a reddish-copper color, the full moon gradually wanes, and then returns to its original form, using both the naked eye and telescopes. Each group will be provided with a picnic blanket spacious enough to comfortably seat 4 to 6 adults. The observation will take place in a green, air-pure, and well-ventilated lawn area where participants can lie back and enjoy stargazing in an open and relaxed atmosphere. This will be a moving experience, touching the mystical world woven by the starry sky and celestial bodies.
On the same day, a hands-on telescope-building experience program produced by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan will also be held, allowing participants to build a telescope and observe the total lunar eclipse. Under the guidance of Ricott, participants will assemble the telescope and learn how to use it. This high-performance, compact, assembly-type telescope was designed, produced, and manufactured entirely by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Unlike conventional small assembly-type telescopes, it enables observation of phenomena that were previously difficult to see, such as the "phases of Venus" and the "rings of Saturn."
Star Guide: Ricott, YouTuber Delivering Stars
Born in Hokkaido in 1996, Ricott graduated from the University of Tokyo's Department of Astronomy. From his student days, he has been involved in planning and managing stargazing events, including serving as the student chief for the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's regular Mitaka observation sessions. Since 2020, he has been running the YouTube channel "Ricott's Sunset Astronomy Club," conducting innovative astronomical education and outreach activities. He received the Young Researcher Encouragement Award from the Japanese Society of Education for Astronomy. He has written articles for the astronomy magazine "Hoshi Navi" and has given numerous lectures at planetariums and children's centers.
Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour Details
Date: March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Reservation deadline: 6:30 PM on the day)
Location: First Ground (within Resol no Mori)
Target Audience: Anyone (day visitors welcome, dogs allowed)
Capacity: 30 people
Fee:
- Guests staying at the resort: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Day visitors (general): ¥2,000 (tax included)
- Includes picnic blanket rental (1 per group)
- Children under 4 years old can participate for free.
Details: https://www.resol-no-mori.com/recommend/kiji454.html
Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour Package Details
Period: 1 night, 2 days starting March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Inclusions: Accommodation (Tent Cabin/Terrace House/Hotel Trinity Shosai), Dinner (Boso Japanese Kaiseki Course), Breakfast (Morning BOX), Natural Hot Spring "Koyo no Yu" Bath, Inclusive Experiences
Special Benefit: Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour participation tickets (for the number of guests)
Price: From ¥24,660 (tax included) per person (for 2 adults and 2 children)
*In case of rain, the Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour will be changed to an indoor stargazing program. Please be aware of this in advance.
Details: https://www.resol-no-mori.com/recommend/kiji435.html
Telescope Building & Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour
Date: March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time:
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Telescope Building
- 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour
Location: Hotel Trinity Shosai 2nd Floor (within Resol no Mori) from 2:00 PM
Details: https://www.resol-no-mori.com/recommend/kiji434.html
About Granvaux Spa Village
Granvaux Spa Village is a glamping accommodation area where visitors can enjoy natural experiences and natural hot springs. It was born from the sister city relationship between Nagara Furusato Village (where the resort is located) and the former Granvaux Village in Switzerland, which formed a sister city agreement in July 1979.
The area features "Tent Cabins" for a premium accommodation experience surrounded by nature, "Terrace Houses" where guests can enjoy the four seasons of the forest in the outdoor living and dining areas, "Terrace House Premium" recommended for long stays, and the natural hot spring "Koyo no Yu" with open-air baths, bonfire garden, and hammock garden, all available exclusively for guests.
Sports & Activities at Resol no Mori
A variety of sports and activities within Resol no Mori are available as part of the accommodation package, including the authentic sports facility "Medical Training Center," long zip line, bouldering, and more.
Included Facilities:
Long Zip Slide, Forest Adventure/Tarzan Kids Course, Mini Golf, Lac Léman Pool (summer only), Tennis, Green Track (400m), Nordic Walking, Futsal, Disc Golf, Nagara Karuna no Yu, Sauna, Indoor Heated Pool, Obstacle Course, Bouldering, Table Tennis, Sponge Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Unicurl, Kids Gymnastics, Indoor Track (200m), Physical Fitness
Excluded Facilities (available for a fee):
Forest Adventure/Tarzan, Gravel Link
Location: 521-4 Ueno, Nagara Town, Chosei District, Chiba Prefecture 297-0201
Phone: 0475-35-3333
Access:
- From Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line via Ken-O Expressway: Approximately 5 minutes from Mobara-Nagara Smart IC
- Via Higashi-Kanto Expressway and Keiyo Road: Approximately 5 minutes from Itakura IC on Prefectural Route 67
