Overlooking exquisite views of cascading Ubud jungle and the sacred Pakerisan river valley, HOSHINOYA Bali, with its peaceful, well-tended gardens, exceptional dining venues and serene Spa, is an elevated sanctuary in which to celebrate this festive season.
Offering curated programs from this December to January 2023, it incorporates the essence of Japanese new-year culture and traditions, imbued with Ubud’s fascinating nature and cultural ambiance. HOSHINOYA Bali is the perfect place to simply ‘get away from it all’, restore life’s balance and recharge, before heralding the new beginnings of 2023.
Aimed at leaving the past year’s worries behind and starting afresh, New Year to the Japanese marks a time for celebration, praying for good fortune in the year to come, being close to relatives, friends and family, and enjoying delectable food. Each activity and cuisine signifies wishes of luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Experience the authentic charm of old-world Japanese celebrations at HOSHINOYA Bali.
Activities that take inspiration from traditional Japanese celebrations and celebrate the holiday spirit are:
Nengajo
A Japanese tradition of sending a New Year’s card symbolizing thoughtfulness. Designed as a postcard, guests are guided to write their wishes for the incoming year in Japanese characters.
Complimentary for in-house guests.
Available daily at the Public Gazebo at 11.00 – 12.00 from 18th – 28th December.
Kirigami & Origami
Kirigami or Japanese paper-cutting means the art of “cut picture”. Create beautiful designs by cutting sections out of a single sheet of paper. Enhance the handicraft with the art of folding paper or origami to make a memorable Japanese-inspired memento.
Complimentary for in-house guests.
Available daily at the Public Gazebo 17.00 – 18.00 from 18th – 31st December.
Fukuwarai
Fukuwarai, meaning ‘joyful laugh’, is a simple game that makes you laugh on the first day of the New Year. Put on a blindfold and attempt to place facial features in the correct positions on a blank face…
Complimentary for in-house guests.
Available daily at the Public Gazebo at 17.00 – 18.00 from 30th December 2022 to 2nd January 2023.
Festive Dinner Menu
Excite your palate with a variety of delectable Japanese festive menus including Yosenabe, Sushi, Sashimi and Jewel Box. Served from high quality and the freshest of ingredients, the menu is carefully crafted to present a meaningful togetherness to welcome the New Year. Set course menu is available.
Available at the dining area from 18.00 on 18th December 2022 to 3rd January 2023.
Amazake
A Japanese traditional healthy drink, using rice and koji or rice malt. Guests can sip a warm cup of Amazake in the morning to start the day and warm the body. To explore the taste of amazake, in the afternoon guests are also welcome to enjoy more varieties of Amazake at the Sake Bar.
Complimentary for in-house guests. Available at the dining area from 7.30 – 11.00 and at the Sake Bar from 14.30 – 16.30, from 18th December 2022 to 3rd January 2023.
Toshikoshi Soba
Enjoy New Year’s Eve tasting this authentic Japanese dish. Traditionally, families gather together and eat Toshikoshi soba, a symbol of longevity, on New Year’s Eve to wish for good health in the coming year.
Complimentary for in-house guests.
Available in the dining area or the Public Gazebo from 21.00 – 22.30 on 31st December 2022.
Ozoni
A traditional soup with mochi and vegetables enjoyed on New Year’s Day, featuring Mitsuba, or three-leaved Japanese parsley, tied in a knot, which means forming a good relationship with someone or good luck.
Complimentary for in-house guests.
Available at the dining area from 7.30 – 11.00 on 1st – 3rd January.
Iwai-zake
On New Year’s Day, many Japanese people drink acelebratory sake called Iwai Zake. Guests are welcome to enjoy Iwai Zake for 3 days in a row from the 1st day of New Year.
Complimentary for in-house guests.
Available at the reception area from 7.30 – 11.00 on 1st – 3rd January 2023.
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