KAI Nagato

Nagato Yumoto Onsen has a history spanning more than 600 years and is said to have been discovered through a divine revelation. KAI Nagato, part of Hoshino Resorts’ nationwide collection of hot spring inns, opened in 2020 in this renowned hot spring town in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Inspired by a feudal lord’s tea retreat, the inn reflects the samurai culture of the Edo period. Surrounded by lush greenery, it stands along the gently flowing Otozure River.

The guest rooms are designed to showcase the character of the region. Raised bedrooms resemble the sleeping quarters of a feudal lord, while latticework lends an elegant air. Local traditional crafts, including Tokuchi washi paper, Hagi ware, Hagi glass, and Ouchi lacquerware, add warmth to the modern interiors.
The bathing facilities include two indoor baths—one hot and one lukewarm with water flowing directly from the source—as well as an open-air bath. Drawn from a spring that seeps through the bedrock, the highly alkaline water has a smooth, lotion-like texture.

Pass through Akebono Gate from the courtyard for easy access to the hot spring town. A leisurely stroll is a pleasant way to experience the changing scenery of the seasons.