KAI Oku-Hida, located in Oku-Hida Onsen Village in Gifu Prefecture, which boasts one of the largest volumes of hot spring water in Japan, will host a winter-only experience called "Hida Tama no Yukiakari" (Light of the Snow in Hida Tama), where guests can relax in a special seat inside a kamakura, creating a snowy night glow created by the Gassho-style architecture from December 7, 2025 to March 23, 2026
This year, the second year of the event, in addition to the illumination of the original "Hidatama" lighting reminiscent of Gassho-style houses, a new "Snow-lit Kamakura" will be introduced. In the snowy scenery of Oku-Hida, a region with heavy snowfall, you can enjoy a relaxing time chatting with tea fermented in hot springs, hot whiskey, and "Hida Dagashi" sweets made using traditional methods that have been handed down for over 80 years
Feature 1: Illuminated by original Japanese lighting "Hida Tama" born from the Gassho-style architecture
The house is built in the "Gassho-zukuri" style, with a steeply sloping roof to make it easier for snow to fall off, a style unique to areas with heavy snowfall. "Hida Tama" lighting, inspired by this style, is placed in the courtyard to resemble a village
Located in the center of Tsuji Space, a square where public baths once stood and where people used to come and go, this courtyard is gently illuminated by the soft light of the Hida Tama wooden lanterns, illuminating the culture and memories of the Gassho-style village, where people have helped each other with things like re-thatching their roofs
Feature 2: Special seats inside the "Snow-lit Kamakura"
Inside the Gassho-style kamakura, there is a kotatsu table and warm houndstooth lighting that highlights the techniques unique to Hida Takayama, the "land of woodworking." The special two-seater seats are bathed in orange light, creating a space that is about 5 degrees warmer than the outside air.
From inside, you can leisurely enjoy the snowy scenery, the steam rising from the Yunokawa River, and the "Hida Tama" light that harmonizes with them.
Feature 3: Original drink "Hot Whisty" and Hida sweets
At Yukiakari Kamakura, local drinks and sweets are also served. The "Hot Whisty" is made by adding whiskey from the Hida Takayama Distillery, a whiskey specialist distillery, to Hida Black Tea, which is fermented in the hot springs of Okuhida Onsenkyo. It is a drink that harmonizes the deep flavor of black tea with the mellow aroma of whiskey. It is a hot drink that will warm you from the inside out.
The tea is accompanied by Hida Dagashi sweets from Otowaya, a long-established shop in Hida Takayama. You can spend a relaxing time in the magical snowy night space.
Overview of "Hida Tama Snow Light"
Period: December 7, 2025 - March 23, 2026
*The installation of the snow huts may change from January onwards depending on the snow conditions.Time
: 18:00 - 22:00Fee
: 2,000 yen (tax included) per setIncludes
: Hot whiskey, Hida sweets, special seats in the snow
hutLocation: CourtyardCapacity
: Limited to 3 groups per day (18:00 - 19:00, 19:30 - 20:30, 21:00 - 22:00, maximum 2 people per group per time slot)
Reservation: Advance reservation
requiredNote: The contents may change depending on the weather, etc.
Information
Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida Website
: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaiokuhida/
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