Itinerary

The hot spring of KAI Poroto is “moor spring” with a distinctive and unique dark brown color generated by organic matter derived from ancient plants, a rarity worldwide.

It is only a 10-minute on foot from the station.

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. Now, change your clothes into our original Samue.

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. In the “Sankaku-no-yu”, which seems to float inside the lake, guests can enjoy soaking in the warm waters while feeling at one with the lake.

In Yuagari lounge, there is an impressive and memorable triangular window that frames Lake Poroto in its view. As you gaze over this moving scenery after the warmth of your time in the onsen, a sense of calm will wash over your body.

Kaiseki course meal is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, with a selection of appetizers of Japanese pickles and sashimi, presented on a wooden boat-shaped plate inspired by the wooden boats used during trade by the Ainu people, a bear carrying an appetizer, and other delights.

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.

At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture.KAI Poroto serves Japanese style meals made with potatoes and salmon.

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.

KAI Poroto has two large public baths. At “Maru-no-yu”, guests can experience soaking in warm water while feeling as if they are relaxing inside a cave.

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 surrounding areas such as Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park and Noboribetsu.

From the lobby with its fireplace, guests can gaze out at the different views afforded by the changes of the four seasons. Please enjoy a relaxing time with a drink in one hand.

At the “Sachet Amulet Workshop”, you can experience a connection with nature like that held by the Ainu people, who have long loved and coexisted with nature.

As its main dish, the special Kaiseki course meal features hot pot with crab and scallops in a rich bouillabaisse soup made by stewing and straining seafood.

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

Please enjoy a refreshing morning soak in the bath while breathing the fresh air and listening to the songs of the birds.

Off to the dining area to satisfy your stomach.

How about a leisurely stroll around Lake Poroto, where nature is abundant?

We offer delicious coffee along with books and stories about the history, culture, nature, and crafts of the area.Also, we have a flower-scented original tea break set, so drink our original herbal concoction and immerse yourself in the books recommended by staff members.

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