[2025 Nagato Stay] Travel Guide for Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato (Updated Mar)

We visited Nagato Yumoto Onsen, a hot spring town recommended for those who want to enjoy both hot springs and walking around the hot spring town. Local residents and inns have started to work together to promote walking around the town. It was fun to visit for the first time in several years and see how much it has changed. KAI Nagato, which opened on March 12, 2020 as the 16th hotel in the KAI series developed by Hoshino Resorts, uses hot spring water for the open-air baths in the guest rooms, allowing you to spend a very elegant time. Visited: April 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ Name of facility📍Kai Nagato Address📍2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Room type📍Japanese-style room with open-air bath Check-in/out📍15:00/12:00 Access📍 [By car] ・Approximately 30 minutes on National Route 316 from Mine IC [By train] ・Approximately 70 minutes by car from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station ・Approximately 60 minutes by car or replacement bus from JR Asa Station ・Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Nagato Yumoto Onsen Station ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Cost-effective hotel#Kai #Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato #Great view hotel #Hokansu#Nagato Yumoto Onsen #photogenichotel #domestictravel #accommodationreview #hotspring2024 #yamaguchitourism

[Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato] The water in the large bath is smooth and silky💓 It is a "beautiful skin bath"♨️ that is highly alkaline and has ingredients similar to those in lotion. There are hot and lukewarm baths, so you can soak in it for as long as you like😊 The guest rooms are decorated with Tokuji washi paper and Hagi glass, and all the cups are Hagi ware. There were many electrical outlets. You can drink coffee in the salon, sake after your bath, summer mandarin juice, etc. for free, and even ice cream is self-service and all-you-can-eat⭐️ Dinner is served in a beautifully decorated bucket, which looks vibrant😊 Breakfast is a Japanese meal that incorporates ingredients from Yamaguchi. We enjoyed the experience of rubbing charcoal and painting on a fan, and had a fulfilling stay in Nagato♫ 📍Location: 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 💰Price per person: 30,000 yen #Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato #Nagato Onsen #Yamaguchi #Nagato #0 yen trip

#0yentravel2025February #Yamaguchi #Domestictravel While exploring Nagato Yumoto Onsen on my trip to Nagato, I went to the Hoshino Resorts cafe stand, which is open to non-guests as well☕️ They sell seasonal dorayaki made with yuzukichi, a type of yuzu from Yamaguchi Prefecture, and specialty lattes☺️ After relaxing at Onyu, I went there around 2pm, and the dorayaki was so popular that some flavors were sold out❕ I had yuzukichi-flavored dorayaki and hojicha latte on a bench along the river in front of the cafe stand, and it was the perfect way to take a break😮💨💓 The hojicha latte was especially delicious☺️ 🗒️Akebono Cafe Opening hours: 11:00-16:00

#0yentravelFebruary2025 #Domestictravel #Yamaguchi I experienced Gotochiraku's "Playing with ink for adults". Akama inkstones are a traditional craft from Yamaguchi Prefecture that is said to have been used by Yoshida Shoin in the past, and are extremely rare with only three craftsmen still in existence. 🫢💕 Just being able to actually touch such an inkstone is a valuable experience, but when I ground the ink for the first time since I was in elementary school, I felt nostalgic for the feel and scent. 🥰 I wrote my favorite characters with the ink I ground myself, and it became my favorite souvenir. 🖌️✨ 🗒️ Fee: Free Hours: 16:30-20:00 Capacity: 6 people per session Application deadline: On the day, first come first served ※No advance reservations

#0yentravelFebruary2025 #Domestictravel #Yamaguchi I stayed at Kai Nagato 🕊️🤍 At the Kai brand, which is managed by Hoshino Resorts, the hot springs are one of the things to look forward to ♨️ Nagato Yumoto Onsen, where the feudal lord visited for a cure, is also known as the "hot spring of the gods," and is characterized by its spring quality with ingredients similar to lotion, which felt really good 🥹🪽 Even more enjoyable is the area after the bath 🍃 Drinks and popsicles were available freely, making it the perfect place to take a break 😮💨💘 For a limited time, there is also all-you-can-drink sake, a free service that is irresistible for alcohol lovers 🍶 🗒️Large public bath 15:00-25:00/5:00-11:00

#0yentravelFebruary2025 #Domestictravel #Yamaguchi About an hour's drive from Yamaguchi Ube Airport, we arrived at Nagato Yumoto Onsen, a place where successive feudal lords visited for hot spring therapy during the Edo period🚗💨 We stayed at Kai Nagato, a hot spring inn brand created by Hoshino Resorts🤍 The design is based on the "teahouse mansion" of the Edo period, and the concept is "the feudal lord's teahouse mansion"🍃 The exterior and lobby were both wonderful spaces, and just being there was soothing🥺🫶🏼 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4103 Check-in/out 15:00-12:00

#0yentravelFebruary2025 On the first night of our stay at Kai Nagato, we had a seasonal kaiseki meal at the restaurant🥢 In a semi-private room with a sense of privacy, the kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients unique to the region was served in beautifully designed dishes😌🤍 As "Today's Menu," a folded paper with the menu was distributed to each person, which increased the excitement✨ Starting with an appetizer, we had a stew bowl, a Horakumori (hassun & sashimi), fried food, lidded food, grilled food, a meal, and a dessert, and it was a hearty meal, but everything was so delicious that we ate it all in one go🤤 It was a wonderful night🌕

I stayed at Kai Nagato, a hot spring inn brand managed by Hoshino Resorts🤍 For breakfast, I enjoyed a 'local breakfast' that incorporated ingredients and cooking methods unique to the region☀️ The Japanese-style meal, made with rich ingredients from Yamaguchi, was flavorful and carefully prepared, with just the right amount of food🤗 The miso soup, in particular, was simmered in a pot over a fire, filled with ingredients, warm, and very delicious😌 It was a satisfying stay with a breakfast that made me feel happy from the morning🥣 🗒️Breakfast Service hours: 7:30-9:30

#FreeHotelStay #Yamaguchi #DomesticTravel Recommended ways to spend time at Kai Nagato🌕 The travel library, which is available 24 hours a day for guests, is also a highlight👀 It's a relaxing space where you can enjoy books related to Yamaguchi with self-service drinks and snacks, but in conjunction with the "Otozuregawa Uta Akari" event introduced in the previous reel, they are also holding a "Light Library" decorated with Tokuji washi paper lights and shadow puppets! 🤭🌙 Both the daytime with sunlight and the sparkling night were very beautiful🫧 🗒️Light Library Time: 17:00-22:00 Fee: Free

#FreeHotelStay #DomesticTravel #Yamaguchi I stayed in the "Nagato Gosai no Ma" room, a local room designed to resemble a bed for feudal lords to rest on. "Gosai" refers to the five elements that decorate the guest room, including the traditional crafts of Yamaguchi Prefecture, "Tokuji Washi paper," "Hagi ware," "Hagi glass," and "Ouchi lacquer," and "the seasonal scenery seen from the window." As the name suggests, traditional crafts are used in the guest room as well. 👀✨ What particularly catches the eye is the "Tokuji Washi paper" used on the bed board. 🌈 It's gorgeous and eye-catching, but also has a gentle Japanese feel, and it was really nice. 😌 The spacious space was really comfortable, and the Otozuregawa River visible from the window was also soothing. 🌿

📍Kai Nagato A room with a large open-air bath in a relaxing atmosphere. All Hoshino Resorts hotels have high hospitality. (Excluding omo and BEB) The travel library is open 24 hours a day, and they have drinks and snacks so you can work there too, which was great. 【INFORMATION】 Kai Nagato 📮2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 759-4103 💰From 98,000 yen per night #0 yen trip November

KAI Nagato is located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This hot spring inn is designed after the "Ochaya Yashiki" teahouses of the Edo period. I've always loved the KAI series of Hoshino Resorts, but I really like KAI Nagato. One of the reasons is the river terrace. It's also recommended as a rest spot while strolling around the hot spring town. Right next to the riverside entrance of the inn is the Akebono Cafe, which is open to non-guests. You can buy dorayaki and drinks at the cafe and enjoy them on the river terrace, so it's great on a nice day! The parasols are closed on rainy days, so it would be nice if it was sunny. It seems that cherry blossoms will bloom in spring. [KAI Nagato] 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4103 #DomesticTravelRecords#YamaguchiTourism#YamaguchiTrip#NagatoYumotoOnsen

Until February 28, 2025, you can upgrade from the regular meal price to the winter special banquet of tetsuna and genpei nabe fugu banquet for a fee of 12,850 yen (tax included). The special banquet is highly recommended as it offers a variety of local dishes! The menu is full of winter charms, from the hassun sashimi to thinly sliced ​​fugu, fried fugu, a covered dish with snow crab, and a genpei nabe fugu and beef nabe. There is also a wide selection of sake on the menu, and you can consult with the staff, so it is recommended to enjoy your meal with alcohol. *This menu is quite voluminous, so it may be better to arrive on an empty stomach. #Domestic travel record #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Yamaguchi trip #Nagato Yumoto Onsen

KAI Nagato is located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This hot spring inn is designed after the "Ochaya Yashiki" teahouses of the Edo period. Nagato Yumoto Onsen was discovered by a divine revelation. The inn's water, drawn from the source seeping out of the bedrock, is highly alkaline and thick. The large bath where you can enjoy the hot spring water is located beyond the travel library on the first floor, and there is also a rest area where you can relax while looking at the view. I thought it was amazing that in addition to soft drinks and popsicles, they also served sake for free! And it's OK until 1:00 a.m.! The large bath itself is not large, but there is an open-air bath, and since the water is lukewarm, you can soak in it for a long time, which was very pleasant. [KAI Nagato] 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4103 #DomesticTravelRecords#YamaguchiTrip#YamaguchiTourism#NagatoYumotoOnsen

KAI Nagato is located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This hot spring inn is designed after the "Ochaya Yashiki" teahouses of the Edo period. The lobby is decorated with many traditional crafts from Yamaguchi, such as Hagi ware. The spacious lobby matches the beautiful scenery outside. In addition to the front desk, the lobby also houses a shop, which is lined with tasteful products. There is also a local entertainment space, where guests can experience "Adult Sumi Asobi" (playing with ink for adults), where they grind ink with Akama Inkstone, a traditional craft of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and write pictures and letters on fan-shaped Japanese paper. There is also a restaurant behind the front desk. [KAI Nagato] 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4103 #DomesticTravelRecords#YamaguchiTourism#YamaguchiTrip#NagatoYumotoOnsen

KAI Nagato is located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This hot spring inn is designed after the "Ochaya Yashiki" teahouses of the Edo period. The hotel has a shared space for guests called the "Travel Library" that can be used as a place to relax or work. KAI Nagato has the largest travel library of all the "KAI" hotels. You can enjoy free coffee, tea, and local sweets 24 hours a day. It's not too crowded no matter what time you go, so it's an easy spot to use. [KAI Nagato] 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4103 #TravelRecordLine#YamaguchiTourism #NagatoYumotoOnsen