Serene Hideaways in Japan: 5 Hoshino Resorts Hotels With Spectacular Views

• Table of Contents
• Immerse Yourself in Edo History at Hoshino Resorts KAI Anjin
• Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen: Discover a Unique Blend of Cultures  in Nagasaki
• Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel in Okinawa: Adventure Awaits with 8 Unique Outdoor Activities
• Hoshino Resorts KAI Kirishima in Kagoshima: Scenic Views of Sakurajima and Kirishima Plateau
• Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru in Aomori: Discover the Magic of Snow in Luxe Baths with Scenic Views
• Capture Stunning Memories Right from Your Hotel!

Immerse Yourself in Edo History at Hoshino Resorts KAI Anjin

Ito City in Shizuoka Prefecture is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo. This area, where visitors can enjoy the rich natural scenery of Atami Onsen, Shuzenji Onsen, and Mt. Omuro, is also home to Hoshino Resorts KAI Anjin, one of the Hoshino Resorts hotels under the KAI brand. 

KAI is a hot spring inn brand that Hoshino Resorts operates nationwide. You can enjoy attentive hospitality that focuses on a specific season and region within a relaxing Japanese atmosphere.

The concept of Hoshino Resorts KAI Anjin is to embody "an inn that evokes the romance of the Age of Discovery." From the inn, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the vast Sagami Bay, and inside you can see art related to the sea and sea voyages.

In addition to all guest rooms offering ocean views, the top floor of Hoshino Resort KAI Anjin features the San Buena Deck, which is modeled after the deck of the San Buena Ventura, a ship built in 1607.

The luxurious time spent watching the sunset is perfect for soothing your tired body and mind. You can marvel at the merging of the sky and sea, a scenery that changes with each hour.

Art reminiscent of the Age of Discovery is scattered throughout the hotel, including the guest rooms.

The museum is filled with artworks that will captivate your imagination, such as old ship relics and wave-themed artworks. It's also fun to take some time to appreciate art while romanticizing history.

Additionally, Hoshino Resorts KAI Anjin serves a one-of-a-kind dinner that combines Izu specialties with a British twist. You can enjoy dishes that will satisfy your body and soul, such as the locally loved squid mince (ika menchi), and bouillabaisse-style hotpot made with spiny lobster, golden eye snapper, and clams.

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen: Discover a Unique Blend of Cultures  in Nagasaki

Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell) is a tourist spot enveloped in the steam of hot springs and the scent of sulfur. Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen is located next to Unzen Jigoku, a place known for its spectacular views in Nagasaki Prefecture.

The greatest attraction at Unzen is enjoying the luxurious hot spring water drawn from Unzen Jigoku right in front of you inside the hotel's open-air bath.

The open-air bath, which is connected to Unzen Jigoku, is characterized by its unique cloudiness and strong acidity. It is said to be effective for all skin diseases in addition to improving skin conditions and relieving fatigue.

The indoor bath is decorated with stained glass and is surrounded by dazzling light during morning bath time. The dazzling sight of stained glass windows and the Unzen Jigoku provides a glimpse of Wakaran culture—a blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch culture.

All 51 rooms at Hoshino Resorts KAI Unzen include the Wakaran Room, where you can experience the local culture. The stand lamps are based on the stained glass motif brought over from the Netherlands, and the room is decorated with Japanese paper, Hasami ware from Nagasaki, and colorful Nagasaki clay dolls called "Koga dolls." Traces of Wakaran can be felt everywhere inside the premises.

Dinner is served in a private room, providing guests with a sense of privacy. You can enjoy "shippoku cuisine," a style of Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch cuisine, which begins with a carefully prepared appetizer of braised pork rillettes.

The main course of the special kaiseki meal is the "Ago (flying fish) dashi shabu-shabu" renowned for its refined flavor. After dipping the beef in the dashi with a hint of yuzu, you can finish off with some Shimabara specialty udon noodles. A stay here ensures you can luxuriously enjoy Nagasaki's cultural cuisine.

During your stay, you can also try letterpress printing as a local treat presented by Hoshino Resorts.

After learning about the origins of letterpress printing, you can select alphabet, hiragana, and kanji characters in various styles then transfer the characters using an actual letterpress printing machine.

The hidden experiences you'll have at the inn will become everlasting memories of your trip that are unique to Unzen.

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Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel in Okinawa: Adventure Awaits with 8 Unique Outdoor Activities

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021. Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel is located on Iriomote Island, the second largest island in Okinawa Prefecture after the main island.

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel is the most representative resort hotel on Iriomote Island, with 139 rooms—the largest on the island. The hotel is surrounded by extraordinary natural scenery, including coral reefs, mangrove forests, and jungles. Guests at the hotel can spend a luxurious time surrounded by untouched nature.

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel offers a wide range of premium experiences that can only be found here. This includes waking up to the chirping of tropical birds as an alarm clock, the stunning white beach of Ida no Hama Beach, and enjoying a drink while gazing at the starry sky.

In particular, eight complimentary activities are exclusive to guests staying at Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel. You can experience activities that are unique to this resort, such as a guided walk in the jungle on the hotel grounds, relaxing on the terrace lounge where you can hear the sounds of the waves, and participating in early morning mangrove stretches. These luxurious experiences can only be had on Iriomote Island, surrounded by the serene sea on all sides and where the natural ecosystem awaits you.

Additionally, all of the guest rooms are spacious, measuring at least 42 square meters. They also come with a terrace and daybed as the morning sun pours in, making for a photogenic stay no matter where you look.

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kirishima in Kagoshima: Scenic Views of Sakurajima and Kirishima Plateau

At Hoshino Resorts KAI Kirishima, you can enjoy the Kirishima hot springs while overlooking Sakurajima, an active volcano visible in Kagoshima Bay. No matter where you look around the hotel, you'll be greeted by spectacular views that can only be found here. This includes the natural beauty of Kirishima, the majestic figure of Sakurajima, and the Kirishima Plateau as far as the eye can see.

The first thing to enjoy during your stay is Kirishima Onsen, which gushes forth from Mount Kirishima. This famous hot spring area is made up of nine onsen of various sizes.

During your stay, you can try out a variety of baths, including the "Atsuyu" (hot water) hot spring, which flows directly from the source, an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the Kirishima Plateau, and a bathing hut where you can enjoy the hot springs surrounded by a pampas grass field.

Be sure to check out the open-air bath with a panoramic view of the Kirishima grassland. The magnificent panoramic view of Sakurajima and the Kirishima grassland before your eyes will be an unforgettable experience.

The hotel has many features to help you enjoy the spectacular views of Kirishima to the fullest. The special rooms include the Panorama Room, which offers panoramic views in three directions to experience the illusion of floating in the Kirishima sky.

You can enjoy the different aspects of Kirishima's nature at sunrise, sunset, and throughout the seasons.

Additionally, you can ride a glass-enclosed slope car when heading from your guest room to the bathing hut. There is even an open-air view terrace where you can feel the breeze of Kirishima, making for a special stay.

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru in Aomori: Discover the Magic of Snow in Luxe Baths with Scenic Views

Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru is located in Hirosaki, the central city of the Tsugaru region. The Tsugaru area has long been known as a hot spring resort. Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru also offers baths in Owani Onsen, which is said to be effective against neuralgia and rheumatism.

The most distinctive feature is the "kamakura" open-air bath, which is modeled after a snow hut. When you soak in the kamakura bath, a water garden with floating Tsugaru Kogin embroidery and Hirosaki Neputa lanterns is visible right before your eyes. It is also fun to enjoy the changes in the trees and air that occur with the seasons. Moreover, you can experience a photogenic "snow-viewing bath," especially in the winter.

The tuna caught in the Tsugaru Straits is rich, fatty, and melts in your mouth. You can also enjoy sashimi with fresh delicious flavor, as well as nigiri sushi and "negima nabe" (fatty tuna and green onion hot pot) to your heart's content.

After enjoying the hot springs and dinner, why not try Tsugaru Kogin embroidery, a traditional Tsugaru craft, in your hotel room?

Kogin embroidery, a tradition passed down from the Edo period, is one of the traditional crafts that continues to be loved today for its retro yet modern symmetry. Since it is easy to experience Kogin embroidery, this craft is perfect for creating memories of your trip or serving as a personal souvenir.

Looking around the guest rooms, you'll also notice that decorations with Kogin embroidery motifs are scattered throughout.

You can feel the unique Tsugaru spirit even in the smallest details. This extends to the wall design, shoji paper screens, hanging scrolls, and the sunlight filtering through the trees reflected on the ceiling.

Come and soothe your body and mind at Hoshino Resorts KAI Tsugaru, where you can enjoy the bounty of Tsugaru's nature, food, and culture all in one place.

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Capture Stunning Memories Right from Your Hotel!

Some trips feature plenty of beautiful scenery and tourist spots. However, with the hotels introduced here, you can accomplish two things at once by capturing some of Japan's most stunning scenery and hidden gems during your stay.

Why not indulge in a serene escape centered around hot springs, exquisite cuisine, and gorgeous sights from the comfort of your accommodation?