Itinerary
Day 1
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This is a hot spring resort located in the Senomoto Plateau, at the foot of the Kuju mountain range, with a view of the Aso five mountains and the prairies spread over the outer ring mountains.
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At KAI Aso, the simple thermal spring with a light texture is drawn up to all guest rooms. Enjoy a quiet, relaxing bath in a private space undisturbed.
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Take a time to relax with our complimentary refreshments prepared in your room. Now, change your clothes into our original Samue.
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With a local drink in hand, join the “Caldera BAR” to learn about the blessings of volcanoes and how calderas are formed.
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Off to early dinner. Our dining area offers an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunset while appreciating a luxurious atmosphere. After dinner, prepare for bathing in your room.
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We offer an instruction guide book prepared by “Yumori of KAI” -Hot Spring Concierge-, explaining the spring quality and effective ways to bathe.
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In the open-air bath projecting to the forest, experience a calming bath while feeling the sunlight filtering through the trees and the breeze blowing through.
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Cool off your body on a spacious terrace in the guest room while enjoying the view of the surrounding nature.
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The breathing exercises in the “KAI Hot Spring Healing” Guidebook lets you calm down.
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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.
Day 2
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This is an exercise to take in the blessings of Aso’s nature into your body by taking a deep breath of fresh air on a terrace overlooking the five peaks of Mount Aso.
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At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture. At KAI Aso serves a local specialty dish of Kyushu.
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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.
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Try our breathing techniques to enhance the effects of the hot spring or enjoy the local beverages after bathing.
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Horseback riding on the endless grasslands is one of the most popular activities in Aso. Fully appreciate an exceptional view of the meadow from a high vantage point on a horseback.
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Enjoy tea time with a teacup made of volcanic ash and relax on the sofa with a warmly colored cushion dyed with plants and trees.
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To finish your activities of the day, enjoy a luxurious bath to heal your body.
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Indulge your tongue with a variety of dishes prepared with abundant ingredients nurtured by the nature of Aso.
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Gather around a fireplace in the lobby across the dining area and spend a soothing moment listening to the flickering flames and the sound of the bonfire.
Day 3
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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.
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To feel the start of the day, enjoy a refreshing morning bath in the open-air bath in your guest room while breathing in the fresh air of the surrounding nature.
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Off to the dining area to satisfy your stomach.
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We offer delicious coffee along with books and stories about the history, culture, nature, and crafts of the area.
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Our shop has a wide selection of local treats and folk crafts for you to take home.
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The check-out is until noon. When you leave the inn, you are refreshed and fully charged.