This hot spring ryokan, housed in a distinctive 14-sided tower, has a strong focus on health, providing a wellness area equipped with a sauna and whirlpool bath. The baths here are fed with some of Japan's most acidic waters—great for hair and skin health.Highlights
13SKI
Located right in front of the slopes of Zao Onsen Ski Resort—now an official Ikon Pass destination—KAI Zao is the ultimate basecamp for skiers, offering instant access to world-class powder snow and famous "Snow Monsters."
23WHIRLPOOL BATH
On the spiral rooftop above the wellness area is a whirlpool bath shaped like Zao's Okama crater lake. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views that are stunning whether at sunrise, sunset, or night.
33KAISEKI
Dinners are inspired by Buddhist cuisine and consist of healthy, colorful dishes featuring seitan, edible chrysanthemum flowers, and other regional specialties, served on vibrant red lacquerware.
Rooms
KAI Signature Rooms offer a deeper dive into the local culture. Here, the rooms highlight the design sensibilities of the area's artisans through rug tapestries, wood ikebana sculptures, and washi paper lampshades inlaid with safflower petals.
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Restaurant
Café / Lounge
Onsen
Public bath
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Wi-Fi
Bed share
Pets
Bookings will only be accepted from within Japan. For further information, please check the Japanese website pages.
Shuttle service
Parking
Private free parking is available without reservation.
EV charging
Online Payments
Onsite Payments
Water dispenser
Available
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Café / Lounge
- Spa / Massage
- Playroom
- Pool
- Onsen
- Public bath
- Meeting Room
General
Smoke-free property (smoking area available)