Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen, a lifestyle boutique hotel in Inuyama — Nagoya's inner sanctuary town, home to two national treasures — is introducing an "Autumn Wellbeing Stay Plan" from September 1 (Tuesday), 2026. Timed to the turn from late summer into autumn, the stay is designed to steady body and mind during the seasonal shift and guide guests toward a lighter, more balanced condition. Inuyama, where history flows alongside the Kiso River, is home to the national treasure Inuyama Castle and the Japanese garden Urakuen. In autumn, the garden's trees turn brilliant colors, and a walk through the foliage leaves a quiet impression that lingers beyond the eyes.
During the stay, a dinner rich in seasonal flavor helps restore balance from within, a wood-accented fitness space helps guests recover their breath and rhythm, and a natural hot spring leads body and mind into deep stillness.
By carefully layering the essentials — eating, moving, and resting — the plan lets mental and physical balance come into harmony naturally. It's a chance to step away from the everyday, entrust oneself to Inuyama's climate and culture, and rediscover something in a season of restorative time set against the colors of autumn.
Plan Overview
Reservation period: July 10 (Friday) to November 25 (Wednesday), 2026
Stay period: September 1 (Tuesday) to November 30 (Monday), 2026
Price: From ¥30,750 per person (based on double occupancy)
Includes:
- Welcome herb tea
- Dinner course
- Breakfast
Dinner Menu
Amuse: Simmered Round Eggplant and Zucchini, Shojin-Style
Round eggplant and zucchini, which signal the arrival of autumn, are lightly fried and simmered in a shojin dashi carefully drawn from dried shiitake and kombu. The umami-rich vegetables are layered with the toasty aroma of golden sesame powder from Kondo Seibaku in Fuso Town, Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture, and the gentle richness of tororo kombu, finished with a light accent of cherry tomato.
Appetizer: Twenty-Four Seasons Vegetable Palette
A composition of vegetables that delicately reflects the changing seasons. Kombu-cured turnip and mushroom bring deep umami, Inuyama-grown jinenjo (mountain yam) is lightly fried for a rustic flavor, and asparagus offers a gentle texture, all accompanied by the refreshing note of rice-bran pickles. Lotus root in yukari vinegar and sweet potato simmered in orange add color and depth, served with a tofu sauce for added variety.
Autumn Harvest Soup with Yama-Uni-Scented White Miso
Built on a shojin dashi base layered with the mild sweetness of hato miso for a white-miso finish. The dish carries a gentle aroma of "yama-uni," a seasoning passed down in the Kawada district of Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, and gains depth from kuruma-fu (ring-shaped wheat gluten), a domyoji dumpling, and, depending on the season, ginkgo nuts from Sobue. A nori tuile is crumbled in at the end, layering aroma and texture with each bite.
Main: Roasted Aichi Duck Aiguillette with Autumn Eggplant Marinated in Uchibori Jozo Balsamic Vinegar and Shiso, Sauce Bigarade
Premium Aichi duck is slow-roasted to bring out its full flavor. Autumn eggplant is grilled until fragrant and marinated in balsamic vinegar from Gifu's Uchibori Jozo with refreshing shiso. Amanaga peppers add a subtle bitterness and depth, and the dish is finished with a citrus-scented sauce bigarade that wraps the duck's richness together with the season's flavors.
Dessert: Yuzu and Apple Granita with Nuts
A granita built on the crisp aroma of yuzu and the gentle sweetness of apple, topped with toasted nuts. Its light, cool finish closes out the course.
Welcome Herb Tea
Herb tea from the long-established German tea brand Ronnefeldt is placed in guest rooms, offering a fragrant, personal moment of comfort during the stay.
Fitness Center
Open 24 hours for hotel guests, the fitness center pairs wood louvers and Japanese-pattern accents with a bright, spacious layout. It's equipped with energy-conscious, hydro-powered machines and yoga mats, letting guests refresh through movement.
Natural Hot Spring "Hakutei no Yu"
The natural hot spring "Hakutei no Yu" is known for its reputed skin-beautifying effects. An open-air bath and art space create a soothing atmosphere, complete with ambient music for a moment of special relaxation.
Prices include tax and service charge. A separate bathing tax of ¥150 applies for guests age 12 and older. Photos are for illustration purposes, and content may change depending on availability. Reservations are accepted up to 5 days before your stay. Guests with allergies are asked to inform the hotel in advance.
