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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