Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyoso (Location: 270 Sotsunoue, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Manager: Masahiro Yoshiura) will hold a special autumn event, "Moon Terrace Lounge," from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Image of the Moon Viewing Platform at Night

This event is a special occasion to spend a relaxing autumn evening on the moon viewing platform. Guests will enjoy a kaiseki dinner featuring seasonal delicacies, followed by a move to the moon viewing platform to relax with drinks while admiring the full moon.

Image of a Flute

Throughout the event, different performances will be offered each day. On the first day, September 25 (Fri), there will be elegant live music performed on keyboard and flute, with soft melodies beautifully coloring the moonlit night. On September 26 (Sat), geisha will perform traditional Japanese dances, offering a charming autumn evening. On the final day, September 27 (Sun), there will be live jazz performances by violin and guitar, providing a sophisticated experience for adults with refined melodies.

Image of a Geisha

Please experience this luxurious autumn moment, woven from music, traditional arts, and kaiseki cuisine, enveloped in the soft moonlight on the moon viewing platform.

Highlights of "-Moon Terrace Lounge- An Evening on the Moon Viewing Platform"

* A special autumn event to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival moon from the moon viewing platform.

Guests can relax on the moon viewing platform while gazing at the full moon.

* Daily changing music and traditional performances.

Enjoy different performances each day, including jazz live music and geisha dances.

-Moon Terrace Lounge- Overview

[Dates] Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

[Time] 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (scheduled)

[Venue] Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyoso Moon Viewing Platform (*Will be held indoors in case of rain.)

[Inquiries] TEL: 055-947-1111 (Reception hours 9:30 PM - 5:30 PM)

Reservations required: Reservations will be accepted from Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

[Performers]

September 25 (Fri) Flute: Saki Tanaka / Keyboard: Ikuyo Minagawa

September 26 (Sat) Izu Nagaoka Business Cooperative

September 27 (Sun) Violin: Naomi Tarui / Guitar: Yuki Sasaki

*Subject to change.

[Plan Information]

* Day trip plan with dinner

¥30,000 per person

*Price includes dinner, Moon Terrace Lounge admission ticket, drinks, consumption tax, and service charge.

*Accommodation plans are also available.

[Itinerary]

5:00 PM - Reception *Please come to the new building entrance of Sanyoso.

5:30 PM - Dinner at the dining area

Moon Terrace Lounge opens

7:30 PM - Jazz performance/Geisha dance each day

8:30 PM - Moon Terrace Lounge closes

What is a Moon Viewing Platform?

A moon viewing platform is a space traditionally created in Japan to appreciate the moon as part of the ancient moon-viewing culture. Often located with views of gardens and ponds, it has been cherished as a uniquely Japanese cultural practice for spending quiet time while gazing at the moon in harmony with nature. Sanyoso had a moon viewing platform when its new building first opened, but it was lost over time. In May 2026, the moon viewing platform was restored based on the original design and philosophy from its founding. This space has been recreated to evoke the atmosphere of the past, allowing guests to once again enjoy serene moments woven by the moon and the garden.

*Reservations will close once the capacity is reached.

*Please note that the moon may not be visible depending on weather conditions.

*Images are for illustrative purposes only.

*Information is current as of the release date (July 7) and is subject to change.

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