Itinerary
Day 1
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A sulfate/chloride hot spring with a pH of 2.0, in which cloudy, white mineral deposits gracefully float around. It smooths the skin and warms the body from the core.
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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.
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Take a time to relax with with a drink in your room. Now, change your clothes into our original Samue.
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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.
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Wrap your bathing kit in a Furoshiki, a traditional wrapping cloth, and off to the hot springs. Relax and enjoy the hot spring with a view of the water garden through the window.
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Relax in our Yuagari lounge with an open-air terrace. Enjoy a peaceful moment after a hot bath in a lounge where wall arts and the seasonal view create a beautiful harmony.
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In a cozy, semi-private room, enjoy our Kaiseki course cuisine with the art of tableware and dishes that satisfy your eyes and tongue.
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To explore your creativity, enjoy “Tenugui towel art” in an atelier library, designed to imitate a studio with painting materials and brushes.
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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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It is an exercise that awakens the whole body from the core and thighs, just like riding a bicycle and feeling the wind of Sengokuhara.
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At KAI, we offer a “Local Breakfast” using ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the local culture. Breakfasts at KAI Sengokuhara is a local root vegetable known for its high nutritional content and tender texture.
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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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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.
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With our inn as a base, explore the museums and natural parks of Sengokuhara, where art abounds.
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Soak your feet in an open-air hot spring in a guest room overlooking the magnificent scenery and be soothed by the sounds of nature.
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Relaxing your body in the evening helps with digestion for dinner.
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Savor early dinner with special Kaiseki cuisine featuring the best of neighboring mountains and seas.
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At night, the open-air bath is illuminated with phosphorescent stones spread in the water garden, giving a soft glow that wraps your body and soul.
Day 3
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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 souvenir store has a wide selection of artworks by local artists. They are all unique souvenirs that only our atelier/hot spring ryokan can offer.
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The check-out is until noon. When you leave the inn, you are refreshed and fully charged.