At the hot spring ryokan "Sakura no Kawa" of Hoshino Resorts, a special stay called "Hanami Onsen Stay" is being held, where guests can relax in beautiful cherry blossoms and hot springs. At night, enjoy a pairing of a traditional kaiseki meal and local sake from Tochigi.

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From April 6 (Monday) to April 20 (Monday), 2026, the "Hanami Onsen Stay" will be held at the hot spring ryokan "Kai Kōnan," located on a small hill overlooking the Kōnan River. This special event offers a chance to escape the hustle and bustle and be fully relaxed by cherry blossoms and hot springs. Enjoy about 30 cherry blossom trees that change their appearance over time from the hot spring. At the private cherry blossom terrace, you can savor matcha and wagashi while experiencing Tochigi's folk art. For dinner, a set meal featuring spring dishes and pairings with local Tochigi sake are prepared. Embark on a relaxing spring trip, immersing yourself in the rich nature and culture of Tochigi.

【Feature 1】Enjoy a panoramic view of 30 cherry blossom trees from the open-air bath. Limited-time spring bathing experience.

From the open-air bath in the large bathhouse, you can look straight ahead at about 30 Yoshino cherry blossom trees planted within the premises. During your stay, different scenery unfolds depending on the time of day you bathe: cherry blossoms illuminated by morning sunlight, cherry blossoms floating in the evening scenery, and cherry blossoms lit up at night. You can enjoy bathing while appreciating the cherry blossoms, a unique experience only possible in spring.

[Feature 2] Tea Ceremony Experience with a Private Terrace Facing Cherry Blossoms

With a limit of 5 groups per day, you can exclusively use the private terrace overlooking cherry blossoms. On the terrace, you can enjoy a "chaji" (tea ceremony) experience where you whisk your own matcha, paired with wagashi (Japanese sweets) inspired by cherry blossoms.

In addition, the matcha bowls and sweets containers use traditional crafts from Tochigi Prefecture, "Kiso-yaki" and "Kanuma Kumiki." This is a characteristic feature that allows visitors to enjoy cherry blossoms while experiencing the charm of Tochigi's handcrafted products.

Price: 2500 yen

Capacity: 5 groups per day (up to 3 people per group)

Reservation: Reserve at least 5 days in advance on the official website

[Feature 3] Also available are local sake and wine from Tochigi. Drink pairings to create a spring dining experience.

At dinner, five pairings centered around sake themed on cherry blossoms are available, complementing the kaiseki meal that makes full use of spring ingredients. The first course, "Beef Tartare with Tora-Kyou and Chitose Dressing," is paired with a cocktail made with cherry blossom liqueur, creating an opening to the spring kaiseki. The "Hōraku" course can be enjoyed with the limited edition local sake "Senkin Sakura." The main dish is "U-Da Nabe," a luxurious hot pot featuring grilled eel and duck meat cooked together in one pot. The "Sakura Rozé" produced at "Coco Farm Winery" in the prefecture has a bright color and flavor reminiscent of cherry blossoms, enhancing the rich sweetness of the duck's high-quality fat. For those who do not like alcohol, non-alcoholic pairings are also available.

Price: 5000 yen

Reservation: No prior reservation required

■ Example of Stay Schedule

【Day 1】

14:00 Check-in

15:00 Private "Sakura Terrace" - Enjoy matcha and wagashi

At 5:30 PM, take a bath while watching the cherry blossoms dyed in the evening light at the large bathhouse.

At 7:30 PM, dinner: Spring Kaiseki with "Cherry Blossom Wine Pairing"

21:30, Take a bath while enjoying the illuminated fantasy-like night cherry blossoms

[Day 2]

7 a.m. Morning bath while watching cherry blossoms glowing in the morning sun

8:00 Breakfast

11:00 Check-out

Summary

Period: April 6, 2026 (Monday) ~ April 20, 2026 (Monday)

※There may be cases where the brand of alcohol is changed in part depending on the arrival status.

About "Kai Onokawa (Tochigi Prefecture, Onokawa Hot Springs)"

A hot spring inn located on a small hill overlooking the Kigawa River. The interior is adorned with items such as Kisou-yaki pottery, Kurobaba indigo dyeing, and Oya stone. From the courtyard surrounded by trees and the guest rooms, you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.

Location: Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Kurokawa Onsen Taki 308

Phone: 050-3134-8092 (Reservations Center)

Number of guest rooms: 48 rooms

Rate: 35,000 yen per night (per person for two people sharing a room, including tax and service charge, with dinner and breakfast included)

Access: [Train] About 5 minutes by car from Kuno River Hot Spring Station [Car] About 25 minutes from Imaichi Interchange on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road

What is 'world'

A hot spring resort brand operated by Hoshino Resorts, with 23 facilities throughout Japan. With the theme "Timeless yet fresh," it pursues hospitality that combines the changing seasons, traditional Japanese aesthetics, and traditions while meeting modern needs. Features include "Local Enjoyment," where guests can experience local traditional culture and crafts, and "Local Rooms," guest rooms that allow guests to engage with local culture. In 2026, it plans to open three new facilities: "Yu no Kawa Kusatsu" (Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture), "Yu no Kawa Miyajima" (Miyajimakou Onsen, Hiroshima Prefecture), and "Yu no Kawa Zao" (Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture), as well as a renovation and reopening of "Yu no Kawa Matsumoto" (Asama Onsen, Nagano Prefecture).

※It is prohibited by law to drink alcohol if you are under 20 years old.

※If a price is displayed in the article, it is inclusive of tax unless otherwise noted. It may differ from the displayed price depending on the product or service, as some may be subject to a reduced tax rate.