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

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

I stayed at Hoshino Resorts ˗ˏˋ KAI Nagato ˎˊ˗! As expected of KAI quality, I really enjoyed it✨ The activity at Nagato was calligraphy, where you grind ink with a red stone inkstone and write your favorite characters on a fan! It will be a great keepsake✨ And the food was very satisfying, with dishes made with Yamaguchi's specialty products such as yuzukichi and akameku, and we could compare sake including Dassai🤤 There is a river flowing in front of KAI, and you can take a walk there and enjoy Nagato to the fullest, including a foot bath! ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ▼Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 759-4103 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #777 #JapanTrip #RecommendJapan #Kai #HoshinoResorts #Trip#HotSpring#Gourmet #Trip #Trip2023#Yamaguchi#YamaguchiTrip#Resort#Ryokan#HotSpringTour#GirlsTrip #AccommodationReport

For the first time in my life, I stayed at the long-awaited "Hoshino Resorts". The "Kai" hot spring inn brand has 18 locations nationwide, and this time I stayed at "Hoshino Resorts KAI Nagato", which was born in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture, which was reborn in 2020 after a large-scale renovation. From 2017 to 2020, Nagato City and Hoshino Resorts worked together on a project, and Nagato Yumoto Onsen, which was reborn as a stylish and modern hot spring town, is full of things to see! Hoshino Resorts KAI values ​​the culture of each region and embodies it throughout the inn, so by touring KAI, you can rediscover the charm of the region. The hot springs, meals, rooms, and service were all full of an extraordinary feeling, and it was an impressive stay✨ #Hot springs #Yamaguchi #Hoshino Resorts #Hoshino Resorts KAI #Hoshino Group #Hoshino Resorts KAI Nagato #Hot spring trip

📍Kai Nagato (Yamaguchi, Nagato Yumoto Onsen) "Just the right amount of tranquility and warmth for a couple." Located on the banks of Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Yamaguchi, Kai Nagato is an adult onsen inn with the sound of the babbling river as background music. The rooms have a Japanese modern and calm atmosphere, and the windows are filled with nature. At night, the riverside is lit up with soft lights, which is just too romantic...! The interior of the inn is accented with the red and black of Yamaguchi's traditional craft, Ouchi-nuri, creating a chic yet warm space. In the large public bath, you can enjoy the mellow alkaline simple spring water, which is famous for its beauty benefits. The open-air bath in particular seems to be one with nature, and you'll want to lose track of time and stay in it forever... In the evening, enjoy a relaxing toast with a kaiseki meal. They also have a selection of local Yamaguchi sake, making it an irresistible spot for adult couples. If you want to relax in a hot spring after a good day of sightseeing, this is the place for you. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it was a "hot spring inn just for the two of us" where we could just spend time laughing together in silence🕊️ **Address:**2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture **Access:**About 8 minutes walk from JR "Nagato Yumoto Station" / About 90 minutes by car from Sanyo Shinkansen "Shin-Yamaguchi Station" #tripAccommodationReview

Introducing a Yamaguchi travel plan recommended for a 2-day, 1-night anniversary🕊️ . I'm Yayopi (@yayopii_), an office lady living in a hotel who recommends hotels all over Japan🌿 . . Lunch [Karato Market] On weekends, you can choose from a single piece of sushi Sushi heaven🍣 . Hotel [Kai Nagato] #Kai Nagato A hot spring inn themed on a tea house where feudal lords lived during the Edo period♨️ . Walking around town [Nagato Yumoto Onsen] #Nagato Yumoto Onsen Enjoy eating your way through the renovated hot spring town🍡 . [Motonosumi Shrine] A beautiful shrine standing on a cliff⛩️You can walk through the torii gate right in front of the sea🌊 . [Tsunoshima] Drive over the beautiful sea🚗 . . --- . . #Yamaguchi trip #Yamaguchi hotel #Hoshino resorts #Office worker living in a hotel #Nagato Yumoto Onsen #Nagato Hotel #Yamaguchi trip #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Yamaguchi trip #Tsunoshima #Motonosumi Shrine #Anniversary trip #trip domestic trip #trip domestic trip

A lodging under the [Kai] brand, managed by the Hoshino Resorts Group, located in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It's located along the river, with a beautiful view and perfect for a walk. It's also nice to relax at the attached cafe ☕️ The rooms are clean, and the amenities are luxurious. The meals, both breakfast and dinner, were excellent 🍽️ The large public bath has plenty of places to relax after the bath, and sake is also available. 📍Location: 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture #Yamaguchi #Yamaguchi Trip #Nagato #Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato

#HotelReview #DomesticTravel #Yamaguchi I stayed at Kai Nagato 🌿 "Kai Nagato" is a hot spring inn operated by Hoshino Resorts, located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ♨️ The design is based on the theme of "Ochaya Yashiki" from the Edo period, and the guest room "Nagato Gosai no Ma" incorporating local traditional crafts and nature was cozy and comfortable 🪽 ✍️Features Hot spring: A large bath and an open-air bath where you can enjoy the Nagato Yumoto Onsen, the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi Prefecture, directly from the source. It was thick and comfortable 🤍 Meals: Dishes inspired by Yamaguchi's specialty "Kawara Soba" and kaiseki cuisine using locally produced ingredients. Luxurious and voluminous ✨ Experiences: You can experience local crafts and take a stroll along the river. Price: From 32,000 yen per person per night (for two people sharing a room, dinner and breakfast included). It's about a 15-minute walk from JR Nagato Yumoto Station, and if you're coming from the countryside, it's easy to get there from Yamaguchi Ube Airport, which takes about an hour by car 🚗 The entire hot spring town has a wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere thanks to the revitalization project, but it's also attractive because it's not too crowded and feels like a hidden gem 🤭 I thought it would be great for spending time with family and friends, as well as for a relaxing solo trip 🕊️🤍 The hospitality of the hotel staff was also excellent, and I was very satisfied with my stay ✨

#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

KAI Nagato is located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This hot spring inn is designed to resemble a teahouse mansion from the Edo period. I stayed in the local room, "Nagato Gosai no Ma." One of the things to enjoy is seeing traditional crafts such as Hagi glass, Hagi ware, Ouchi lacquer, and Tokuji washi paper everywhere. The Ouchi lacquer lock is cute. The bathroom in the room only has a shower booth. There is a large hot spring bath, so it is recommended to use the large bath. A full set of KAI original skin care products are available. [KAI Nagato] 2229-1 Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4103 #Domestic Travel Record Line#Nagato Yumoto Onsen #Hoshino Resorts KAI Nagato

This hotel opened on March 12, 2020 as the 16th hotel in Hoshino Resorts' Kai series. It features a design based on the teahouse mansion of the Edo period. We were able to visit when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, so when you enter the lobby, the large windows are filled with cherry blossoms, creating a spectacular sight. Drinks are available on a self-service basis in the travel library. Facility name: 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 from Mine IC on National Route 316 [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 Visit date: Early April 2024 #Cost-effective hotel#Kai #Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato #Beautiful view hotel #Hokansu#Nagato Yumoto Onsen #Photogenic hotel#Domestic travel#Accommodation review #Sakura 2024

This hotel opened on March 12, 2020 as the 16th hotel in Hoshino Resorts' Kai series. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Yamaguchi Prefecture is a great place to enjoy seafood. The "Horakumori" sashimi, which goes well with sake, and the colorful dinner dishes, all of which were delicious and we had a wonderful time. Dinner is served in two parts, from 17:30 and 19:30, so be sure to make your dinner reservation as soon as possible after booking your stay. Facility name: 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 from Mine IC on National Route 316 [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 Visit date: Early April 2024 #Cost-effective hotel#Kai #Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato #Beautiful view hotel #Hokansu#Nagato Yumoto Onsen #Photogenic hotel#Domestic travel#Accommodation review #Sakura 2024

This hotel opened on March 12, 2020 as the 16th hotel in Hoshino Resorts' Kai series. The design was inspired by an Edo period teahouse, and was very beautiful. Nagato Yumoto Onsen, said to be the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is known for its skin-beautifying waters, and we enjoyed a luxurious stay in the open-air bath attached to our room. Facility name: 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 from Mine IC on National Route 316 [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 Visit date: Early April 2024 #Cost-effective hotel#Kai #Hoshino Resorts Kai Nagato #Beautiful view hotel #Hokansu#Nagato Yumoto Onsen #Photogenic hotel#Domestic travel#Accommodation review #Sakura 2024