{"id":190211,"date":"2025-10-22T11:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T02:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cp-global-admin.hoshinoresorts.com\/?p=190211"},"modified":"2025-10-22T11:28:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T02:28:31","slug":"kai-miyajima-unveils-first-look-at-its-signature-ocean-view-umigiri-sea-fog-rooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/presscenter\/10\/2025\/190211\/","title":{"rendered":"KAI Miyajima Unveils First Look at its Signature Ocean-View “Umigiri (Sea Fog) Rooms”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KAI Miyajima, opening in Summer 2026, proudly announces the official name of its ocean-view Signature Rooms: “Umigiri (Sea Fog) Rooms.” Inspired by the Setouchi region\u2019s mystical sea fog\u2014umigiri<\/em>\u2014which forms when warm air meets the cool sea surface, these rooms capture the ethereal beauty of the landscape. Often appearing in early summer, this natural phenomenon creates a dreamlike gradation across the Seto Inland Sea\u2019s sky, water, and island-dotted horizon. True to KAI\u2019s signature rooms\u2014locally inspired rooms designed to showcase regional culture\u2014 each room features sweeping sea views and traditional Setouchi crafts, offering guests an exclusive and immersive retreat.

Key Features of the “Umigiri Rooms”
1. Panoramic Window Lounge with Sea Fog Gradation
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<\/strong>A long sofa by the window offers the perfect seat to take in the breathtaking scenery of the calm Seto Inland Sea and its islands. Framing both sides of the window, gradient curtains inspired by umigiri<\/em>\u00a0seamlessly blend the view with the room, creating a harmonious and immersive atmosphere.

2. Aji Glass Lighting and Traditional Plastered Walls
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<\/strong>The room features lighting fixtures made from Aji <\/em>Glass, crafted by incorporating powder from Aji <\/i>stone\u2014a premium stone from Kagawa Prefecture in the Setouchi region. Known for its serene, sea-like blue hues, Aji<\/em> Glass evokes the tranquil beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. The wall behind the lighting is finished with plaster in a soft gradient, further expressing the sea\u2019s shifting tones. Together, these artisan touches create a space that embodies the spirit of the region.

3. Cushions Made from Fukuyama Denim, a Local Textile Tradition
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<\/strong>The sofa cushions are made from high-quality Fukuyama Denim, produced in the Bingo region centered around Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. One of Japan\u2019s leading denim producers, the Bingo area has a textile heritage rooted in the traditional craft of Bingo Kasuri<\/em>, dating back to the Edo period. This legacy lives on in the denim\u2019s deep indigo color and distinctive fading, created through advanced dyeing techniques.

4. Elements Inspired by Setouchi\u2019s Fishing Culture and Handcrafted \u014ctake Washi
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A mesh-patterned table near the window is modeled after biku<\/em>\u2014traditional baskets once used by local fishermen\u2014bringing a touch of Setouchi\u2019s fishing culture into the room. Behind the bed, walls are decorated with \u014ctake Washi<\/em>, a handmade paper crafted for over 400 years in \u014ctake City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Made exclusively from locally sourced k\u014dzo<\/em> (mulberry bark), this strong, supple, and bright white wall paper softly illuminates the space, adding a delicate, regional touch.

About the Hot Spring Experience at KAI Miyajima
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In addition to its all ocean-view guest rooms, KAI Miyajima offers a range of immersive bathing experiences that celebrate the history and culture of the Setouchi region. These include a top-floor public bath with sweeping views of the sea and mountains, as well as a unique hot spring area that reimagines the traditional ishiburo<\/em> (stone bath), a practice long rooted in the Setouchi area\u2014all designed to engage the senses and connect guests with the spirit of the region.

Facility Overview
<\/b>Facility Name:<\/b>\u00a0KAI Miyajima
Location:<\/b>\u00a0Miyajimaguchi Nishi 1-chome, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Access:<\/b>\u00a05-minute drive from JR Miyajimaguchi Station or Hiroden Miyajimaguchi Station; 60-minute drive from Hiroshima Airport
Number of Guest Rooms:<\/b>\u00a054
Facilities:<\/b>\u00a0Front desk, Public hot spring, Setouchi Ancient Sauna, Dining Area, Shop, etc. (for guests only)
Total Floor Area:<\/b>\u00a07,830.70 square meters
Opening Date:<\/b>\u00a0Summer 2026 (planned)
Reservations Start:<\/b> Spring 2026 (planned)
Architectural Design:<\/b>\u00a0OOD Architects\u00a0
*The contents described are planned and subject to change.

<\/i>About KAI
<\/i><\/b>KAI is Hoshino Resorts’ onsen ryokan<\/em> (traditional Japanese hot spring inn) brand well loved by local and overseas travelers. With 23 properties across Japan, KAI aims to provide hospitality that meets modern needs while preserving the beauty of the seasons, Japanese aesthetics, locality and traditions of the different regions. KAI Cultural Discovery, a key feature of the brand, offers guests experiences of local traditional culture and crafts, while KAI Signature Rooms (guest rooms) are designed to reflect the unique culture of each region. In 2026, KAI plans the opening of three new facilities: KAI Kusatsu (Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture), KAI Miyajima (Miyajima Onsen, Hiroshima Prefecture), and KAI Zao (Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture), as well as the renewal of KAI Matsumoto (Asama Onsen, Nagano Prefecture).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"KAI Miyajima, opening in Summer 2026, proudly announces the official name of its ocean-view Signature Rooms: “Umigiri (Sea Fog) Rooms.” Inspired by the Setouchi region\u2019s mystical sea fog\u2014umigiri\u2014which forms when warm air meets the cool sea surface, these rooms capture the ethereal beauty of the landscape. Often appearing in early summer, this natural phenomenon creates a dreamlike gradation across the Seto Inland Sea\u2019s sky, water, and island-dotted horizon. True to KAI\u2019s signature rooms\u2014locally inspired rooms designed to showcase regional culture\u2014 each room features sweeping sea views and traditional Setouchi crafts, offering guests an exclusive and immersive retreat.Key Features of the “Umigiri Rooms”1. Panoramic Window Lounge with Sea Fog GradationA long […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[],"brand":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190211\/"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post\/"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1\/"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments\/?post=190211"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190211\/revisions\/"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":190819,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190211\/revisions\/190819\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/?parent=190211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/?post=190211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags\/?post=190211"},{"taxonomy":"brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoshinoresorts.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/brand\/?post=190211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}