Local Guide
- Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida
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Surrounded by the vast natural beauty of the Northern Alps, the Okuhida Onsen Resort boasts an abundant supply of hot spring water. “Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida” is an artistic inn that combines the charm of a mountain hot spring with a modern fusion of traditional crafts—such as Hida woodworking—and aesthetic sensibilities.
Local Guide FAQ
- What are your recommendations for the Okuhida area?
This is a hot spring called “Hirayu no Mori.” There are a total of 16 Outdoor hot springs for men and women combined, and bathing there on a sunny day gives you a feeling of pure bliss. The hot spring water contains sulfur, so you can smell its distinctive aroma—it’s the perfect place to experience “THE hot spring” experience.
- Since you live there, please share some hidden gems in the area that only locals know about.
This is a foot bath called “Hotaru no Yu,” about a 15-minute drive from Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida. In summer, as the name suggests, you can see fireflies, offering a sense of healing you simply can’t experience in the city.
Above all, I highly recommend it because the stars are incredibly beautiful all year round. You can soak your feet in the footbath while gazing at a sky full of stars—it’s one of my favorite hidden gems where you can truly escape the everyday.
- Tell us about a memorable trip—who you went with and where you went.
This is Perth, where I traveled with my parents and older sister while on a working holiday in Australia. The sunset I saw at Scarborough Beach, with its vast stretch of pure white sand, is an unforgettable sight that still pops into my mind from time to time.
- What do you do on your days off?
I love taking it easy, so I often spread out a picnic blanket in the park and soak up the sun. There’s a park nearby that was converted from a former ski resort, and I spend my leisurely time there.
- Is there anything you always take with you on a trip?
Here are my picnic blanket and folding chair. They come in handy when I’m enjoying sunsets and scenery while traveling.
