From September 26th (Saturday) to November 30th (Monday), 2026, the Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa in Shima City will host a variety of events to enjoy autumn in Ise-Shima, including an autumn dinner buffet featuring plenty of ingredients from Mie Prefecture, as well as roasted sweet potatoes, autumn foliage art, cycling, and more.
The menu features dishes that utilize local ingredients, such as "Momiji-dai" (red-leaf sea bream), which is in season in autumn, as well as Ise tea, honey from Mie Prefecture, and pork from Mie Prefecture. You can enjoy the rich bounty of Ise-Shima through food.
The buffet restaurant "Le Sensoriel" will be offering an autumn-only menu featuring local ingredients such as red snapper from Mie Prefecture, Ise tea, honey from Mie Prefecture, and pork from Mie Prefecture.
Of particular note is the "Momiji-dai" (maple leaf sea bream), sourced directly from producers in Minamiise Town.
Red sea bream, which is in season in autumn, is called "Momiji-dai" (autumn leaf sea bream) and offers a delightful combination of high-quality fat and sweetness.
You can enjoy dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients, such as sashimi and a seafood broth made with locally sourced wakame seaweed.
In addition, the menu will feature dishes unique to Mie and Ise-Shima, such as "Ise Tea Mont Blanc," which allows you to enjoy the aroma and slight bitterness of Ise tea; "Daigaku Imo" (candied sweet potato) made with honey from Mie Prefecture; "Grafeau Burger" made with pork from Mie Prefecture; Ise Tea Croquettes; and Aosa Salt Yakisoba.
At the dinner buffet, you can also enjoy local sake from Mie Prefecture, "Hachibei" and "Hanzo."
| Period | May 2026st (Sat) -May 9st (Mon), 26 |
| Time | 17:00～18:30／18:30～20:00／20:00～21:30 *Completely 3 parts, 90 minutes each |
| Place | Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa, 2nd Floor Buffet restaurant "Le Sensoriel" |
The hotel's nature experience field, "The Matoya Village," will host a roasted sweet potato event using locally grown sweet potatoes, titled "The Matoya Village -2026 Autumn-."
We roast off-spec sweet potatoes that are difficult to sell through regular distribution channels over a bonfire, caramelize them, and serve them.
You can also enjoy toppings such as red bean paste and butter, or seaweed and salt.
Furthermore, a unique drink from Mie Prefecture will be available: Ise tea with "Inaka Arare" rice crackers floating in it.
| Date | October 3rd (Sat), 10th (Sat), 17th (Sat), 24th (Sat), 31st (Sat), 2026 January 7rd (Sat), 14th (Sat), 21th (Sat), 28st (Sat) |
| Time | 19: 00 ~ 19: 30 / 19: 30 ~ 20: 00 |
| Place | The Matoya Village |
*Limited to the first 15 people for each session. Please register via the QR code at the front desk upon arrival at the hotel.
In addition to food, there will also be events that allow you to enjoy the nature of Ise-Shima.
At the wood-based children's play area "Matoya no Mori," from October 1st (Thursday) to November 30th (Monday), they will be holding "A Tree We Grow Together," where children can write down things they found or felt in Ise-Shima on maple leaf-shaped paper, under the theme "I Found My Autumn," and then paste it onto the paper.
Additionally, the hotel offers sightseeing routes recommended by staff who are familiar with the local area.
You can also ride a mobility bike that operates using an accelerator instead of pedals, and use the hotel as a starting point to explore the scenery and local spots of Ise-Shima.
Why not enjoy autumn in Ise-Shima through food, nature, art, and activities?
