Nemu Resort has not only a hotel but also many other activities such as yoga, experiencing nature in the Satoyama Water Gardens, star gazing, sea kayaking, SUP, fishing, and many more designed to revitalize you in this great natural setting. In this article we will tell you more about these and the luxurious glamping dinner.

Access to the resort is by marine taxi that departs from Kashikojima Bay. The trip over to the resort is a pleasant mini-cruise. The one-way marine taxi fare is 2,700 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for elementary aged students, and 1,000 yen for small children.*Reservations are required at least an hour in advance of departure

The Nemu Tree [Persian Silk Tree], which is also the symbol of the Nemu Resort, grows abundantly in the Shima area, and in early summer it blooms in delicate pink flowers. Nemu means to “happily enjoy being together”. That is the perfect name for this wonderful resort.

Before telling you more about the hotel which I will do later, let’s first take a look at the outdoor facilities at Nemu Resort.

To get around the large resort we recommend renting an electric cart or mountain bike. If you have a normal driver’s license you can drive an electric cart. After renting one at the front desk, let’s now explore the Nemu Resort!

Yahoo! It is just like an amusement park attraction. Smiles and waves by happy children in passing carts are a common sight. With each passing moment the excitement of being in this resort grows!

Lying spread-eagled on the grassy hill breathing deeply the clean air I felt like Heidi, Girl of the Alps. Ahhhh! Such a wonderful feeling! The only sounds being the chirping of small birds. This is not the sort of experience you can normally have.

Wow! The sea is so clear and blue! This is the Yu ni Somaru Hama on the south side of the Nemu Resort. It gets its name from the beautiful sunsets, though in the daytime it’s beautiful in another way. It has a beautiful south sea island feel to it.

Next let's take a walk through the sprawling virgin Japanese landscape of the Satoyama Water Gardens.

While walking along the path at the side of the pond, something kept popping out. Squatting down to get a better look I noticed countless grasshoppers. Trying carefully not to step on any, I slowly moved forward as they jumped out of the way. That alone filled me with joy as I greatly enjoyed myself walking through the gardens.

The Satoyama Water Gardens are home to many living creatures, including kingfishers and ducks, endangered species such as kuromedaka [Japanese rice fish] and gengoro [diving beetle], frogs, loaches and shrimp.

In summer, you can see rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles and heike-botaru [fireflies], and on nights of the full moon from July to September, you can also see a procession of Benkei crabs [Chiromantes dehaani] going up the beach to lay eggs.

From spring to summer Satoyama is awash in the beautiful colors of flowers such as water lilies, irises, and hydrangeas.
Bird watching is recommended in the fall. At that time the leaves have fallen from the trees making it easier to see the many different types of birds.

After enjoying outdoor activities, return to the hotel and take a rest.

Wow! The open spaciousness of the room took my breath away when I entered! The windows in all of the　guestrooms are as wide as the room affording a　magnificent view of the natural beauty of Ise-Shima.　

Beyond the large windows, I could hear birds chirping in the forest. Boy! This is really wonderful!!

The Deluxe Room has a slightly raised sofa space area. This is a good place to stretch out with one of the cushions and loll about. It is a great space for long hours of conversation with friends and perfect for a girls’ trip!

After relaxing a bit in the room, take a sunset cruise for some quality time before dinner. The beautiful sunset is certain to entrance you! *Cruise lasts about 40 minutes

In addition to the Sunset Cruise there is also a Starlight Cruise and you can even charter cruises for special occasions at any time of the year. Please check the　homepage for departure times and prices.

At Yu ni Somaru Hama you can enjoy morning kayaking and sunset kayaking. Even beginners can enjoy this as　there are special instructors available to assist. For times and prices please check the website.

Finally we come to the highlight event, a glamping dinner. So let’s head up Tefutefu Hill to the Satoyama Lounge!

This luxurious atmosphere is unparalleled!! The Glamping Dinner at Nemu Resort is what you might call a chic barbecue like no other. It consists of fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables of Ise-Shima skillfully prepared by chefs in an authentic French style.

The side table overflows with delectable ingredients. The main courses shown here are abalone steamed in white wine and spiny lobster vapoule. (*Menu varies according to the season.)
The aroma arising from the dishes being prepared will make your head spin!

Mmm!With each bite the flavor of the abalone increases.
The delicacies of Ise-Shima skillfully prepared are indeed mouth-watering. You can hear the food sizzling on the large grill at the lounge. And with the sound comes the delicious aroma of meat being grilled.

Enjoying a sumptuous meal under the stars on the top of a hill is a memorable experience. You can enjoy out-of-the-ordinary priceless experiences with all five senses. Truly a luxury!!

After a very satisfying meal, let’s head back to the hotel to enjoy a nice bath!

There are three types of bath for both men and women, but we’ll tell you about the ones for women.

The Shiosai no Yu is a natural hot spring bath fed from an on-site source and is rich in sodium (hypotonic neutral hot spring). This type of bath is good for poor circulation and fatigue because it has the effect of maintaining body temperature, so it promotes the health.

The Nemu no Ki Yu open-air bath uses the bark extract from the Persian silk tree that rejuvenates and protects the skin from damage, the same as used by Mikimoto　Cosmetics, the same Mikimoto famous for its pearls, in an original formula.

The Shinju no Yu is a bath that contains valuable beauty ingredients extracted from pearls and pearl oyster shells jointly developed by Mikimoto Cosmetics and NEMU RESORT. This bath moisturizes the skin and is effective in the turnover cycle (regeneration). Being able to bathe in a bath of pearl beauty ingredients is a rare experience!

Your skin will feel soft and supple after bathing in the healing, purification, and rejuvenation baths! They will sooth away any fatigue and leave you feeling refreshed both physically and mentally.

Another nighttime pleasure is the Bonfire Cafe. Here you can sit around bonfires and enjoy coffee and roasting marshmallows (no charge). Here you can spend blissful moments while watching the flickering flames. “Weren’t the Japanese rice fish we saw in the Satoyama Water Gardens cute?”

Fully enjoy cruising, the natural beauty of the Satoyama Water Gardens, glamping, and the hot springs at this　fabulous resort! For me, it was a very memorable day. I wonder how I will spend tomorrow in this resort in the middle of a forest floating in the sea!

Returning to our room after the Bonfire Cafe, we talked into the wee hours of the night. I fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed and the next thing I knew it was morning! I awoke to the twittering of birds and felt wonderfully refreshed. I　decided to do some yoga before breakfast.

Asa Rela is held every morning on Tefutefu Hill.*Reservation must be made by 6:00 p.m. the previous day. In this magnificent setting you can feel an exhilaration that you have never felt before by releasing the tension in your mind and body and becoming one with nature.

In addition to the morning relaxation, Nemu Resort offers many other programs such as SUP yoga, sunset yoga, and planet yoga.

*Please check the schedules on the website for the days, times, and costs of the different yoga programs.

After you have limbered up from the morning yoga it’s time for a hearty breakfast!!

Wow!!All sorts of delicious food are beautifully arranged on the overflowing tables. All the dishes made with fresh seafood from Shima and other seasonal ingredients were excellent. At the Kappo counter fried and grilled dishes are offered and every day there is a different performance menu.

A stay at Nemu Resort is one where you can enjoy　outdoor activities in nature, have a luxurious glamping dinner, luxuriate in refreshing and rejuvenating hot spring baths, while escaping the pressures of ordinary life. Go for a cruise or walk in the daytime, enjoy yoga and other　activities, and at night top the day off with a luxurious glamping dinner. After a relaxing and refreshing soak in a hot spring bath, go up to the Bonfire Cafe. The Nemu　Resort is ready to welcome you with all its amenities, so why not visit it soon.