Itinerary

Nagato Yumoto Onsen is considered to be the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Enjoy a stroll along the Otozure River while browsing through the stores or trying “Onto” hot spring.

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.

Create memories of your trip by writing characters with ink being ground on an “Akama inkstone,” a traditional craft of Yamaguchi. The smell of ink calms your mind.

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. Enjoy what is said to be the oldest hot spring in Yamaguchi to your heart’s content.

Enjoy a variety of dishes incorporating local elements that also delights your eyes.

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 is an exercise to awaken your body, holding a large brush and using the whole body to draw Japanese alphabets.

At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture. At KAI Nagato, we prepare Japanese set meals containing local Yamaguchi ingredients.

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 sightseeing spots such as Shimonoseki and Hagi.
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After returning to the inn, get refreshed with Dorayaki pancakes and a beverage at Akebono Cafe.

Savor early dinner with special Kaiseki cuisine incorporating Yamaguchi’s unique cooking techniques.

After dinner, take a walk around the hot spring town. It is the most pleasant time of day with the sound of the river running and a breeze gently blowing in the dusk.

After bathing, take a moment to relax in the Yuagari lounge overlooking the Otozure River. Local beverages in a Hagi glass are also available after the bath.

Off to the dining area to satisfy your stomach.

Enjoy a morning walk around the hot spring resort. It is also a good idea to take a further walk to Taineiji Temple and get refreshed at Onto hot spring before returning to the inn.

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.