Itinerary
Day 1
Kawaji Onsen is famous for its effectiveness in the early recovery of wounds, as the saying goes, “Kawaji for wounds, Taki (Kinugawa) for burns.”
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 our complimentary refreshments prepared in your room. Now, change your clothes into our original Samue.
Try making soybean flour of your choice with a hand-ground millstone. Even adults will be absorbed into the experience.
Wrap your bathing kit in a Furoshiki, a traditional wrapping cloth, and off to the hot springs. Enjoy a luxurious moment in our open-air hot springs along the mountain stream.
After enjoying the hot spring, relax in the Yuagari lounge with unfinished wood furniture and refreshing fresh air.
We provide a hot pot to taste the delicious taste of duck such as meat and broth. You can enjoy the bounty of Satoyama together with seasonal vegetables and local soba.
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.
Day 2
It is an exercise that incorporates unique movements mimicking rice planting and threshing. It lets you imagine a peaceful life in Tochigi’s woodlands.
At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture.KAI Kawaji’s set meal features a vegetable-rich casserole that is derived from a dish featured in a Kawaji legend.
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.
Panels on the display introduce the mechanism of hot springs, the history of hot spring cures, and the descriptions of the spring qualities. It is also a great way to review hot spring etiquette and manners.
With our inn as a base, explore nearby spots such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Ryuokyo Gorge.
Try your hand at “Karasuyama Washi Papermaking” and create a handmade postcard as a souvenir for your travel.
Take a break in the lobby while looking out at the nature along the mountain stream that fills the large windows.
We offer Kaiseki cuisine featuring Tochigi’s surrounding nature with a playful touch.
At night, the open-air hot springs are illuminated with gourd lights, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
Day 3
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.
Off to the dining area to satisfy your stomach.
Enjoy a relaxing moment while gazing at the mountain stream.
We offer delicious coffee along with books and stories about the history, culture, nature, and crafts of the area.
Our shop has a wide selection of local treats and folk crafts for you to take home.
The check-out is until noon. When you leave the inn, you are refreshed and fully charged.