[2025 Unzen Stay] Travel Guide for Hoshino Resorts Kai Unzen (Updated Apr)

🌋Friends, I've found another stunning hotel! Hoshino Resorts KAI Kirishima perfectly blends Kyushu's natural beauty with Japanese aesthetics. This experience was truly divine! 🏞️Hidden amidst Kirishima's lush mountains and volcanic landscapes, stepping into the hotel feels like entering a mystical world from a Miyazaki anime. The air is filled with the fragrance of plants, and the distant mountains appear and disappear through the mist, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The hotel's architecture embodies traditional Japanese style, with wooden structures and thatched roofs blending seamlessly with the surrounding scenery. 🛏The rooms are simple yet elegant, featuring natural materials like tatami mats, wooden furniture, and shoji screens, exuding a Japanese ambiance. The room's viewing window is like a natural painting, bringing the beauty of all four seasons indoors. Whether it's the fresh greenery of spring, the vibrant flowers of summer, the colorful leaves of autumn, or the snowy landscapes of winter, the views are breathtaking. 💆‍♀️The hotel's hot springs are exceptional! They make clever use of Kirishima's geothermal resources, offering both indoor and outdoor pools. Surrounded by lush greenery, the open-air hot spring allows you to enjoy the volcanic scenery and the sounds of birdsong while soaking, providing a truly healing experience. After a relaxing dip, wrap yourself in the hotel's comfortable yukata and enjoy a lazy afternoon. 🍱The cuisine at Hoshino Resorts KAI Kirishima is another highlight. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal ingredients sourced locally. The signature Kirishima black pork shabu-shabu is incredibly tender and juicy, and when paired with local sauces, it's a burst of flavor. Other exquisite Japanese dishes are also available, each a work of art in both presentation and taste. 💁‍♀️The service is impeccable, with warm and attentive staff providing detailed guidance upon check-in and thoughtful recommendations during meals. Every detail makes you feel welcomed and cared for. Nearby, you can explore the Kirishima hot spring town, experience local life, or visit the Kirishima Jigoku (hells) to witness the wonders of nature. Hoshino Resorts KAI Kirishima truly fulfilled all my Japanese vacation dreams! You must visit!

🎉 I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hoshino Resorts Kai Unzen, located in Unzen, Japan. This hotel has garnered significant attention since its opening, and my personal experience truly showcased its extraordinary charm! 🏨 Hotel Overview: Hoshino Resorts Kai Unzen officially opened on October 31, 2022, and boasts 51 well-equipped guest rooms. Each room is meticulously decorated and furnished with air conditioning, wardrobes/closets, and other amenities, providing a cozy home-away-from-home experience. The 24-hour hot water bathrooms offer ultimate relaxation after a long day of exploring. 📍 Location: The hotel's prime location offers easy access to a variety of attractions. The Unzen Vidro Museum, Onsen Shrine, and Manmyo-ji Temple are all within close proximity. Additionally, natural wonders such as the Catholic Unzen Church and Unzen-Amakusa National Park are just a stone's throw away, allowing guests to easily explore the beauty of Unzen while enjoying luxurious accommodations. 🍽️ Dining Experience: The hotel's dining options are another highlight. Hayasekaisan Kaikonsato offers exquisite seafood, Kaseya Cafe's bakery fills the air with tempting aromas, and the mountain coffee at Mountain Cafe Restaurant, Green Terrace Unzen, is simply unforgettable. Every meal is a culinary feast that will tantalize your taste buds. 🌳 Natural Surroundings: In addition to the luxurious accommodations and gourmet dining, the hotel's natural surroundings are a major plus. Guests can enjoy lush greenery from their windows and experience the tranquility and beauty of nature just steps from the hotel. This travel experience is undoubtedly a rejuvenating escape for both body and mind. 💖 Conclusion: Hoshino Resorts Kai Unzen is a luxurious hotel that seamlessly blends comfort, convenience, fine dining, and natural beauty. Whether you're looking to explore the scenic wonders of Unzen or simply enjoy a peaceful getaway, this hotel caters to all your needs. Start your luxurious journey here! 🎉

📍Location: 321 Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen-shi, Nagasaki ■60 minutes by car from Isahaya IC on the Nagasaki Expressway ■100 minutes by express bus from Nagasaki Station ■3 minutes on foot from Jigoku Onsen 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: New as it will open in November 2022 Quiet as there are no hotels nearby Hot spring sauna and cold bath available Typography printing experience available 💰Price per person: Just over 20,000 yen Weekend accommodation, general Western-style room Good︎︎👍Points: The stained glass in the hot spring is lovely Have a Dutch atmosphere The rice is unique and delicious Everything is clean as it is new Weak👎Points: The hot spring is in an annex, so it is cold when moving Be careful as the road to the inn is steep Overall rating: ★★★★★+/5 #Unzen Jigoku #Hoshino Resorts Kai #0 yen trip January 2025 #Accommodation trip record #Domestic travel record

#GlobalTravel The main purpose of this trip is to go to Unzen Mountain to enjoy the maple leaves🍂 and visit the famous Unzen Hell💨. We arranged a 2-day 1-night tour of Unzen💬 Unzen Hot Spring is very famous. The spring water comes from the natural sulfur hot spring that gushes out from underground in Unzen Hell. The whole area has a strong sulfur aroma and sour taste. Natural sulfur spring water has relaxing, antiseptic and skin-beautifying effects♨️ Because of this, there is a hot spring street here, with hot spring shrines, hot spring museums and a large number of hot spring hotels! This time we stayed at the Hoshino Onsen Hotel, KAI Unzen, which will only open at the end of 2022. The hotel combines the cultural characteristics of Japan, China, and the Netherlands, and the guest rooms are full of exotic designs. What attracted me the most was the private hot spring room, plus the view facing the landmark - Unzen Hell hot spring 🧖 The view was very open, I could see the white hot air rising from Unzen Hell and smell the sulfur smell (don't worry, it won't be too strong in the hotel) 🛏️Room type: Double Western-style room with semi-open-air hot spring RA2 🗝️In-room facilities: The space and facilities are very sufficient, including toilet, bathroom (quite large shower space), open wardrobe, extra large double bed, and a cool space after taking a hot spring bath - two large chairs (the floor is made of special material that can absorb water) 🧽Cleanliness: Very satisfied with the overall cleanliness! Everything is safe to use! 🏨Hotel facilities: The large bath facilities are a bit lacking. There are two indoor pools and one outdoor hot spring ♨️ The indoor space, including the shower and changing area, is small. The indoor hot spring has a good and open view, but there are many mosquitoes. There is no sauna or cool-down area in the bathing area. 🍱: Hoshino generally provides kaiseki cuisine that showcases the local food culture. The dining experience is good, with many dishes, and it is definitely filling! Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5) The public facilities including the large bath are a little lacking, but as I booked a private hot spring room, I am very satisfied! The facilities in the room are sufficient, and you can enjoy a hot spring bath in a leisurely and comfortable manner♨️🫧 💰One night and two meals plan 66,000 yen (room rate) 💫Booking tips Hoshinoya Group has an early bird discount for bookings, 25% for 90 days booking, 20% for 60 days booking, and 15% for 30 days booking. My price is based on booking 30 days in advance. For as low as 56,400 yen (HK$2800), you can stay in a private hot spring room for 2 people with one night and two meals!

Staying in a hot spring hotel is a great pleasure when traveling in Japan Especially those hotels that combine nature and life. This hotel in Shiraoi-cho is the first "KAI" brand facility in Hokkaido. It is centered around the beautiful scenery of Lake Poroto ❤️ and offers an immersive experience of lakes and mountains. When you enter the room, the hotel staff will explain every detail in detail, such as how to walk barefoot 🦶 on the floor, which reflects the traditional emphasis and meticulous service of Japanese hotels. It's really not disappointing to the world series! The design inspiration of the hotel comes from the traditional architectural style of Hokkaido Ainu. The pointed "🔺 soup" and round "🔴 soup" hot spring huts give people a unique sense of space. Located on the edge of Lake Poroto, the hot spring hut seems to float on the water It is worth mentioning that the hot springs here are 🍃 plant springs (Moor springs), the water is rich in plant organic matter, warm and soft. Tourists can relax in these hot springs that are closely integrated with nature and enjoy the feeling of floating on the lake when taking a bath ♨️. The Moor spring in the hot spring is especially suitable for skin care and has a very good moisturizing effect. (Known as the beauty soup) You can take the bus from ✈️New Chitose Airport 86 platform to Noboribetsu Onsen directly to the hotel entrance 📍Address: 〒059-0902 1-1018-94 Wakakusacho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido

🍁 As autumn deepens, the 'Red Leaf Hunt' finale in Kyushu pushes this color feast to a climax. - 【Tour Highlights】 One of the largest red leaf lighting events🔮Mifuneyama Rakuen lighting One of the three major red leaf scenic spots🍁Yabakei autumn scenery One of the new three major night views🌇Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view Mobile landscape cafe🚉Coastal CAFE sightseeing train Natural healing gift♨️Unzen/Beppu Hell Hot Springs Intangible cultural heritage🎭Takachiho Night Kagura One of the three major pottery capitals of the world🎎Arita ceramics - 【Encounter on the Way】 ✅Fukuoka｜Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view, Moji Port old street, Fukuoka Tower ✅Saga｜Mifuneyama Rakuen, Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival ✅Nagasaki｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor, Unzen Hell Valley, Nitta Pass, Sanjuro Garden, Amakusa Dolphins ✅Oita｜Yabakei, Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin Kinrinko Lake ✅Miyazaki｜Takachiho Kagura, Takachiho Gorge boat tour, Takachiho Shrine - 【Accommodation】 🏡Fukuoka Ritz Carlton｜Overlooking Hakata Bay and the city skyline, creating a secluded space in the bustling city 🏡Sekai Beppu｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, inspired by the dramatic hot spring street to create a joyful atmosphere 🏡Sekai Yufuin｜Designed by Kengo Kuma, placing the hot spring inn in the center of the terraced fields, creating a primitive farmhouse style 🏡Sekai Unzen｜Inspired by Nagasaki culture, blending elements of China, Japan, and the Netherlands, full of exotic charm 🏡Miyasho Takebayashi Tei｜A quiet accommodation surrounded by Mifuneyama, where the courtyard, architecture, and four seasons scenery merge into one 🏡Takachiho Inn Kamiyo｜A hot spring inn hidden in Takachiho Gorge, an excellent choice to experience authentic Japanese hospitality - 【Delicacies】 🐮Saga beef｜Famous for its delicate marble fat and deep and mellow taste 🐎Horse meat dishes｜Known as 'Sakura meat', the temperature of the tongue melts the deliciousness in the mouth 🍜Hakata Ramen｜The origin of Tonkotsu ramen, chewy noodles and rich pork bone broth make up Ichiran 🎏Yatai Village｜Japanese street food stalls, with a collection of delicacies such as oden, dumplings, and yakitori - 【Itinerary Overview】 ✴Kyushu West Line✴ 🍁D1 Red Leaf Spot｜Mifuneyama Rakuen 🍀D2 Japan Pottery Capital｜Arita Ceramic Park, Autumn Arita Ceramic Festival, Ceramic Handmade Experience 🚉D3 Kyushu Coast｜CAFE train, Yushu Teien Shimei Manor 🐬D4 Encounter Dolphins｜Amakusa Dolphins, Nitta Pass, Myoken Peak, Sanjuro Garden 🔥D5 Hell Hot Springs｜Unzen Hell Valley, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip ✴Kyushu East Line✴ 🎎D1 Japanese Mythology｜Takachiho Kagura 💦D2 Volcano Gorge｜Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine 🔥D3 Hell Hot Springs｜Beppu Hell Valley, Yufuin 🍁D4 Red Leaf Spot｜Hitome Hakkei, Saruhi Senbon Gorge, Keiseki Garden, Goryo Shrine, Kitakyushu Sarakurayama night view 🏮D5 Century-old Time｜Moji Port old street tour, Fukuoka Yatai Village 👋🏻D6 Farewell Japan｜Happy return trip