Enjoying the autumn leaves “A trip to the hot springs of the world where you can get drunk with autumn colors”

2021.10.02

“Kai” is a hot spring inn brand that develops nationwide under the theme of “It’s a royal road, but it’s new.”. From September 1st to November 30th, 2021, we propose a time to feel close to autumn with the illuminated autumn leaves.

Introducing the main autumnal spots, places to feel autumn, and experiences of each facility in the world * Recommended in some areas

KAI Tsugaru (Owani Onsen, Aomori Prefecture)

Tsugaru four seasons water garden light up

You can spend a moment after the bath while gazing at the autumn leaves that surround the water garden. At night, the autumn leaves in the water garden are lit up, and the traditional craft Tsugaru-nuri lamps and the lanterns with the autumn leaves floating on the water create a fantastic atmosphere.
Period: Mid-October to early November

KAI Kawaji (Kawaji Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture)

Guest room, footbath

You can relax while listening to the sound of the murmuring while watching the autumn leaves along the mountain stream from the window of the guest room. In addition, you can see the autumn leaves up close from the footbath on the premises, and you can experience a luxurious time.
Period: Mid-October to early November

Kai Kinugawa (Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture)

Courtyard

You can enjoy a walk in the courtyard while admiring the clear blue sky and the trees dyed in crimson and yellow. Also, at night, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the autumn leaves that are lit up.
Period: Mid-October to early November

KAI Nikko (Chuzenji Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture)

Mountain view terrace

Oku-Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is famous as one of the most famous spots for autumn leaves in Japan. From the mountain view terrace of Hoshino Resorts KAI, which stands on the shore of Lake Chuzenji, you can see the autumn leaves of Mt. Nantai. You can enjoy the scenery with “blissful hot water beer” in one hand.
Period: Mid-October to early November

Kai Hakone (Hakone Yumoto Onsen, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Semi-open-air bath

A semi-open-air bath with a view of a painting-like landscape. You can enjoy bathing while gazing at the autumn colors of Mt. Yusaka in front of you. It is also recommended to take a bath in the morning when you can hear the murmuring of the river.
Period: Late November to early December

Kai Ito (Ito Onsen, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Japanese garden / footbath

Ito is a world where you can enjoy the hot springs everywhere in the building with plenty of hot water. You can warm yourself up in the footbath in the garden under the cold sky, and while strolling through the garden, you can admire the colored autumn leaves and autumn flowers such as leopard plants and chrysanthemums.
Period: Mid-November to mid-December

Hoshino Resorts KAI (Ito Onsen, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Lake Ippeki

Lake Ippeki is about 20 minutes by car from Hoshino Resorts KAI. Called “Izu no Hitomi”, it is a gourd-shaped lake with a circumference of 4km. There is a promenade on the shore of the lake, and you can enjoy walking around the autumn leaves in the beautifully colored autumn.
Period: Early November to late December

Kai Sengokuhara (Sengokuhara Onsen, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Guest room open-air bath

At Hoshino Resorts KAI, which has an open-air bath in all rooms, you can enjoy the picturesque autumn colors of Hakone Sotowayama while soaking in the open-air bath in your room. It is also recommended to visit the nearby Susuki grassland.
Period: Mid-November to early December

KAI Kaga (Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture)

Moon Rabbit Legend

“Legend of the Moon Rabbit” that has been handed down in Kaga since ancient times. It is said that it stopped the long autumn rain, brought a good harvest, and carried the moon. In connection with this tradition, the shadow of a rabbit appears slightly in the lanterns of the tea garden and guest rooms. Lights that look like the moon will also appear, coloring autumn nights.
Period: September-November

KAI Matsumoto (Asama Onsen, Nagano Prefecture)

Big bath

From the open-air bath in the large communal bath, you can enjoy the bath while watching the maple leaves dyed in crimson. A large maple tree in the rotary welcomes guests and is also a popular photo spot in the museum. In the fall, we also offer rare local wines.
Period: Early to mid-November

Hoshino Alps (Omachi Onsen, Nagano Prefecture)

Courtyard

The leaves of the trees are colored yellow, orange, and red so as to surround the square in the courtyard. You can enjoy sketching while gazing at the autumn leaves by the stream in the courtyard where the clear stream of the Alps flows. You can also take a walk around the recommended spots for autumn leaves in Omachi Onsen with a map in your hand.
Period: Early October to early November

KAI Izumo (Tamatsukuri Onsen, Shimane Prefecture)

Taiko Bridge

The vermilion drum bridge in the hall. If you look toward the courtyard from here, you can see the beautiful autumn leaves. The vermilion drum bridge and beautiful autumn leaves are united to welcome guests.
Period: Late November to early December

Kai Enshu (Kanzanji Onsen, Shizuoka Prefecture)

Tsumugi tea plantation

In the “Tsumugi Tea Field” in the courtyard, the Enkianthus perulatus planted alternately with tea trees turns red, and you can enjoy the contrast between red and green, just like the striped pattern of Enshu cotton pongee. It is an autumn tradition of Hoshino Resorts KAI Enshu.
Period: Late November to early December

Kai Aso (Oita Prefecture, Semoto Onsen)

Guest room open-air bath

The terraces and open-air baths that overhang the forest in all the separate guest rooms allow you to soak in the bathtub and monopolize the bright autumn leaves in a space where you can enjoy the sense of unity with the nature of the national park.
Period: Early October to early November

Kai Kirishima (Kagoshima Kirishima Onsen)

Bathing hut and pampas grass

The bathing hut in the large communal bath is located in an open area facing the guest room building by slope car. In the autumn pampas grass meadow, golden ears sway, and the whole area is rippling.
Period: September-November

Kai Nagato (Nagato Yumoto Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture)

Walking around

Take a walk along the river that runs in front of Kai Nagato, or visit the “Autumn Leaves Stairs”. You can enjoy the autumn scenery here and there. It is lit up at night, which is the best season for exploring the Nagato Yumoto Onsen district.
Period: Early November to early December

Gymnastics and modern hot spring walking that enhance the effect of hot spring bathing

The clear, high and clear autumn sky makes you want to take a deep breath. All facilities have programs to enhance your autumn hot spring trip, such as modern hot spring exercises that take a deep breath and modern hot spring walking that walks in a stride.
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