2023.02.10
From March 26, 2023, the hot spring inn KAI Nagato will hold the “Yozakura Kawadoko Hanami” where you can enjoy a luxurious time on the riverbed terrace.
“Yozakura Kawadoko Hanami” = Watch the cherry blossoms at night on the riverbed
In order to relax and enjoy the cherry blossom viewing, we will rent out the riverbed terrace, which is different from the daytime, for only 2 groups per day.
You can enjoy a luxurious cherry blossom viewing while sitting on a hammock or cushion where you can relax.
KAI Nagato has prepared a special spring coordination set called “Yozakura Koromo Set” so that you can feel the season and regional characteristics through the colors and patterns of the yukata.
Four types of cherry blossom-inspired sweets (Domyoji eclair, sweet bean jelly, fresh confectionery, and sakura hail), including original sweets developed with a local Japanese confectionery shop, will be served on a stand that resembles a stepping stone in the Otobu River.
Overview of “Yozakura Kawadoko Hanami”
| Duration: | March 26 – April 9, 2023 |
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| Price: | 8,000 yen per person (including tax and service charge) |
| Content: | Yozakura set sweets (Domyoji eclair, sweet bean jelly, namagashi, sakura hail) Drink (3 types of tea) Yozakura Koromo Set (yukata, obi, obi-shime, tabi, sandals, purse) |
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