Activities

Activities

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  • Hida Craftsman Experience

    • Reservation required
    • Free
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    All year

    Guests at KAI Okuhida can try their hand at the region's over-1,300-year-old woodwork technique to bend wood into a bag handle.

  • ABCs of Onsen Culture

    • No reservation required
    • Free
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    All year

    Hirayu Onsen boasts an abundant flow of hot spring water, a gift from Mount Yakedake. Soak in the foot bath to experience its unique qualities, and finish with an egg boiled in the hot spring source. Enjoy a moment that engages all five senses to connect with the hot springs and the blessings of the land.

    ■ What is "ABCs of Onsen Culture"?
    At KAI, a leading brand of hot spring ryocans across Japan, we offer "Onsen Culture Iroha"—a special program designed to help guests go beyond simply soaking in the water and truly immerse themselves in the unique regional hot spring cultures.

  • Solo Trip to the Mountain Hot Spring

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    All year

    Why not enjoy solo travel at your own pace, with freedom to explore?

  • A courtyard footbath

    • No reservation required
    • Free
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    All year

    A courtyard featuring a footbath allows guests to warm their feet as they gaze at nearby mountains and listen to the burbling of hot spring water, fully immersing their senses in the area's natural offerings.

  • 2-3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    All year

    For those wanting to fully enjoy their ryokan stay with a relaxed schedule, we propose ways to spend luxurious, unconstrained time, which is only possible with an extended stay.

  • Relaxation Massage

    • Reservation required
    • 16 years or older
    Availability:
    All year

    We offer highly therapeutic massages by nationally certified staff. After bathing, blood circulation is improved and the body can relax more easily. A massage before dinner also helps with digestion.

  • Oil blending workshop

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Year round

    This workshop allows you to create your own one-of-a-kind blend oil using essential oils extracted from Hida wood. Discover your favorite scent and take it home as a memento of your journey.

  • Cool-down Soaking

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31If the temperature on the day is low and unsuitable for "Cool-down Soaking," the hot spring will be provided at its standard temperature.

    Under the supervision of a balneotherapy specialist, KAI presents "Cool-down Soaking"—a unique way to beat the summer heat. Enjoy a revitalizing hot spring experience complemented by specially designed cooling spaces and refreshing beverages.

Crafts