KAI Nagato “Spring Riverbed Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony” Event

A Special Tea Ceremony Experience with Full-Bloom Cherry Blossoms and Historic Fukawa Hagi Ware

At the hot spring inn “KAI Nagato” in the mountainous area of Nagato Yumoto Onsen in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture, a special “Spring Riverbed Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony” will be held from March 26 to April 5, 2024, on a private riverbed terrace.

Enjoy a cherry blossom viewing tea ceremony on a terrace designed like a tea room. After relishing a cherry blossom bento with the view of blossoming sakura trees, select your favorite tea bowl and admire the beauty of Fukawa Hagi ware while listening to its history.

Experience the tea ceremony with the bowl you chose and indulge in a luxurious moment with the seasonal limited dorayaki “Sakura” from the Akatsuki Café.

Feature 1 – Reserve an Entire Riverbed Terrace in Front of Full-Bloom Cherry Blossoms

A special seat with a view of the flower rafts on the Otodzure River and cherry blossom trees in full bloom is prepared for guests of KAI Nagato, who can reserve the private riverbed terrace in front of the inn for two groups per day.

Spend a special moment in the pleasant spring weather, feeling the bird songs and spring breeze, for a soothing experience.

Feature 2 – Indulge in Luxury with the Cherry Blossom Temari Sushi Bento

Before enjoying tea, a meal is prepared for the “Spring Riverbed Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony.”

The “Cherry Blossom Temari Sushi Bento” in a box that opens like a treasure chest offers excitement, using vibrant ingredients that are a feast for both the eyes and palate.

Enjoy an elevated cherry blossom viewing experience on the private riverbed terrace with the blossoms in full view.

Feature 3 – Tea Ceremony Experience with “Fukawa Hagi” Ware, Spanning Nearly 360 Years of History

Hagi ware, loved by many tea masters since the Edo period, especially the Fukawa Hagi made near Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Sounose, is known for its prestigious tea bowls.

Enjoy the encounter with these unique and beautiful tea bowls while listening to the history of Fukawa Hagi narrated by a staff member, once the master of the feudal lord’s tea house. Also, experience the tea ceremony with your own brewed matcha and the seasonal limited dorayaki “Sakura.”

Spring Riverbed Cherry Blossom Viewing Tea Ceremony” Overview

• Duration: March 26 to April 5, 2024
• Capacity: 2 groups per day, up to 2 persons per group
• Price: 10,000 yen per person (tax included)
• Includes: Private riverbed terrace, cherry blossom temari sushi bento, dorayaki “Sakura”, tea ceremony experience (tea box)
• Location: Riverbed Terrace
• Time: 12:00 to 14:00
• Target: Inn guests only
• Note: The schedule and contents may change depending on the situation.
• Reservation: Please book at least 5 days before the stay date via the dedicated page: https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/kainagato/

KAI Nagato (Nagato Yumoto Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture)

Designed after an Edo-period tea house, “KAI Nagato” is located at the foot of the Akebono Bridge over the Otodzure River in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, a riverside hot spring area surrounded by mountains in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture. It aims to offer guests a rich experience of the local culture that has long been a part of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

• Address: 2229-1 Fukawa Yumoto, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4103
• Number of rooms: 40 rooms
• Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00
• Price: From 32,000 yen per night (for 2 people per room, including tax and service charge, with meals)
• Access: About 60 minutes by car from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, about 70 minutes by car from Yamaguchi Ube Airport