[Held in 2025] Experience the fine cuisine and art of Seto Inland Sea! "Seto Inland Sea Retreat Aonagi 9th Anniversary Special Plan"

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Located in the Seto Inland Sea region, this small luxury hotel was designed and built by Tadao Ando. Celebrating its ninth anniversary in December 2024, the hotel will be holding a special event where guests can enjoy fine cuisine and art while taking in the spectacular views of Matsuyama city.

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What is Setouchi Retreat Seto Inland Sea?

Seto Inland Sea Retreat Aonagi is a small luxury hotel with 7 rooms located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, supervised by architect Tadao Ando. It was renovated from a building that was originally used as an art museum and opened in 2015. The hotel offers a minimalist yet sophisticated stay in a space where the nature and art of Seto Inland Sea blend together. Artworks are displayed throughout the hotel, and the hotel is also equipped with a dining area that serves kaiseki cuisine made with plenty of locally produced ingredients, indoor and outdoor pools, and a full-fledged spa.

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin Official Website

We will be serving a "9th Anniversary Special Dinner Course" of 9 dishes carefully selected by our chef.

Reservation here

We have prepared a luxurious nine-course meal that incorporates the changing seasons and the bounty of Seto Inland Sea's nature. This limited-time special course includes sauteed spiny lobster and tiger pufferfish from Seto Inland Sea as the main course, as well as local cuisine centered around local ingredients such as Ehime Prefecture beef and sea bream rice.

Enjoy a heartwarming moment as you sample the artisanal craftsmanship of each dish, carefully prepared using seasonal ingredients, paired with dishes unique to the Seto Inland Sea, carefully selected by a sommelier.

From sommelier Ichiri Imazu

Ehime Prefecture, an unknown sake region, is home to 35 sake breweries, most of which are small, family-run businesses. The tradition of sake brewing, which began in the late Sengoku period, has been passed down through many families, and as the times have changed, new sakes have been created that will be passed down to the next generation. Please enjoy the pairing of this special dish, which is centered around Ehime's distinctive sake, carefully selected to go with it, and wines from around the world.

First in Ehime Prefecture to receive JSA Sommelier Excellence Certification (2020)

About the 9th Anniversary Special Plan

Seto Inland Sea Retreat Aonagi will be offering a special plan to celebrate its 9th anniversary on the following dates.

    Reservation period: Tuesday, November 20, 2024 - Monday, January 20, 2025
    Accommodation period: Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025
    Exclusion dates: December 28, 2024 (Saturday) - January 5, 2025 (Sunday)
    Price: 2 people in 1 room, 1 night with 2 meals, from 62,200 yen per person (tax included)
    Benefits: Customers who make reservations through the official website will receive the following two major benefits.
    ①Free indoor private pool rental for 1 hour

②One full bottle of sparkling wine provided in your room

During this period, accommodation plans including a luxurious dinner course will be offered, and guests can also enjoy exclusive use of the private pool and a full bottle of sparkling wine as extra perks.

Free flow champagne at the Art Lounge

During this period, the Art Lounge will be offering free-flowing champagne for all guests to enjoy. As a token of our appreciation for our loyal customers, we hope you will enjoy a memorable time at the Art Lounge at Seto Inland Sea Retreat Aonagi.

    Period: Sunday, December 1, 2024 to Friday, February 28, 2025

*Exclusion dates: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025

    Time: 20:00-24:00

Directions from the nearest station

Nearest station: About 30 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station

Access methods

It is about a 40 minute taxi ride from Matsuyama Airport. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from JR Matsuyama Station. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, allowing you to experience an extraordinary atmosphere from the moment you arrive.

Message from General Manager Hitomi Shimokubo

Thanks to your kind support, Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Seto Inland Sea has reached its 9th anniversary. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our guests and the local community who have supported our journey so far. To mark this memorable milestone, we have prepared a special dinner plan that makes use of the seasonal bounty of Seto Inland Sea. We hope that through this special moment, we can convey our gratitude and the rich charm of this land. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you.

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a special moment combining fine cuisine, art, and the spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Onkochishin operates a wide variety of facilities, from casual to ultra-luxury, from long-established inns to newly built hotels, and from urban areas to remote islands. What they all have in common is their unparalleled individuality. We listen closely to the memories of each place and create unique, custom-made accommodation concepts.

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