Itinerary

Nagano Prefecture is home to the majestic mountains of the Japanese Alps. Omachi Onsen, where KAI Alps is located, is the gateway to tourism in the Northern Japanese Alps.

At KAI, we offer “KAI Hot Spring Healing,” an authentic hot spring cure experience based on the efficacy and quality of the water at the hot springs.

Take a time to relax with with a drink in your room.

On several occasions, our “Yumori of KAI” -Hot Spring Concierge- at KAI will explain the history of the hot spring as well as its spring qualities and effective ways to bathe.

Wrap your bathing kit in a Furoshiki, a traditional wrapping cloth, and off to the hot springs. Take a moment to relax in the open-air bath surrounded by a forest of larch trees.

Relax in our outdoor bath—located in the middle of a pond—while admiring the seasonal colors reflected in the water’s surface.

Savor the combination of seasonal ingredients in dishes such as roast beef with wasabi.

Spend some time around the Irori hearth while listening to old folk tales of Shinshu and sharing a moment of nostalgia with other guests.

The breathing exercises in the “KAI Hot Spring Healing” Guidebook lets you calm down.

Ginger tea with black vinegar and brown sugar relieves your fatigue and regulates your body temperature. It gradually prepares your body and mind for a relaxing and peaceful sleep.

A soft, cloud-like mattress provides you the most comfortable sleep while supporting your body at its core. Smooth sheets and pillowcases invite you to heavenly sleep.

This exercise slowly wakes up your body while incorporating movements inspired by mountain climbing and skiing.

At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture. A rich, mushroom-based miso soup is paired with “Shiomaru Squid”, a special squid dish invented in order to preserve the seafood as it was taken to the inland.

Try walking with large strides while consciously “inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.” A course map is available with routes that you can walk lightly for about an hour.

Try our breathing techniques to enhance the effects of the hot spring or enjoy the local beverages after bathing.

Enjoy exploring the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route or Hakuba and Azumino regions. Participate in the local amusement at the Irori hearth.

Enjoy the different atmosphere from the nighttime.

Relaxing your body in the evening helps with digestion for dinner.

Special Kaiseki cuisine that delights your eyes and tongue offering an immersive experience of the Shinshu countryside. Fully enjoy this early dinner.

When the weather is good, you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

Our “Original Exercise” features unique movements that incorporate the local histories and tourism resources. It improves your blood flow, especially when coupled with bathing in hot springs.

After the light exercise, try our “morning rice porridge” that further wakes up your brain. The mild taste warms up your body as well.

Off to the dining area to satisfy your stomach.

Enjoy a stroll around KAI Alps surrounded by peaceful rice fields.

We have a variety of souvenirs, such as crafts made with Matsusaki washi paper, paper-cut postcards, and delicious local treats.

The check-out is until noon. When you leave the inn, you are refreshed and fully charged.