Seasonal Kaiseki Featuring Spring 'Sakura-dai' (Sea Bream) and Nanki's Specialty 'Fresh Tuna' – Experience the Flavors of Nanki Only Available Here and Now! Cherry Blossoms Are Reaching Their Peak at Shingu Castle Overlooking the Kumano River

Kyukamura Nanki-Katsuura, a resort hotel located in Yoshino-Kumano National Park (Ukui, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture; General Manager: Yasuhiro Katsukatsu), will begin offering a seasonal kaiseki course, 'Seasonal Tuna and Sakura-dai Cuisine,' starting April 1st. Soon, the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms will reach their peak in the areas around the resort, including Shingu Castle. We invite you to fully enjoy the spring of Nanki with both your eyes and your palate.

◆ 'Sakura-dai': The Seasonal Fish That Heralds Spring 'Sakura-dai' refers to red sea bream caught during the cherry blossom season. It is called 'Sakura-dai' because its body takes on a cherry-blossom hue before the spring spawning season. During this time, the fish is packed with nutrients, resulting in firm flesh and concentrated umami, making it the peak season for red sea bream. At Kyukamura, we have prepared a kaiseki course that features this seasonal Sakura-dai, alongside fresh tuna from the Katsuura Fishing Port.

◆ Kyukamura Nanki-Katsuura 'Seasonal Tuna and Sakura-dai Cuisine' The Sakura-dai used is caught as it rides the Kuroshio Current. You can enjoy it in various ways, including sashimi, lightly seared (yakishimo), kelp-cured (konbu-jime), steamed in a basket, and wrapped in a Western-style pie. The sashimi and seared preparations, in particular, allow you to enjoy the elegant sweetness and umami unique to this time of year. The firm, crisp texture is a hallmark of Sakura-dai that can only be experienced during this season.

<Seasonal Tuna and Sakura-dai Cuisine> Period: April 1, 2026 (Wed) – May 31, 2026 (Sun) Price: From 22,500 yen per night with two meals (tax included, hot spring tax excluded) *Price per person based on two people sharing a Japanese-style room on weekdays.

[Menu] Appetizer: Sakura-dai kelp-cured, Sakura-dai seared, Tuna namerou Sashimi: Sakura-dai, Yellowfin tuna, Albacore tuna, Tuna nakaochi Table Dish: Steamed Sakura-dai in a basket Grilled Dish: Teppan-grilled Kumano beef Middle Dish: Sakura-dai wrapped in pie with white sauce Steamed Dish: Sakura-dai sakura-mushi *A service corner featuring tempura, specialty Wakayama salads, rice, Kumano beef curry, desserts, and more is also available.