【Kai】Sold out annually! "Onsen Meguri Kai no Teikiken 2026" Hot Spring Subscription for 70+ Adults, 12 Nights a Year to Enjoy Life, Now on Sale
Hoshino Resorts' hot spring ryokan brand "Kai" is launching "Onsen Meguri Kai no Teikiken 2026," an annual 12-night hot spring subscription exclusively for those aged 70 and above, starting April 8, 2026. Due to its annual sell-out popularity, the number of available passes has been expanded to 800 sets. This initiative aims to support seniors in traveling freely, offering regional cultural experiences at "Kai" facilities nationwide.
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The hot spring ryokan brand "Kai," operating nationwide, will launch "Onsen Meguri Kai no Teikiken 2026" (Kai Hot Spring Pass 2026), a hot spring subscription product exclusively for individuals aged 70 and above, starting April 8, 2026. This project, which began in 2022 with a limit of 100 pairs, has seen annual sell-outs, leading to an expansion of sales to 800 pairs in its fifth year. The service content and acceptance system have been progressively enhanced based on customer usage and feedback. The goal of this product is to encourage a journey to explore local culture and hot springs across all "Kai" properties nationwide, including four newly opened or renovated facilities joining in 2026.
Background: The True Joy of Travel Begins at 70
The "Onsen Meguri Kai no Teikiken" was created with the desire to eliminate the hassle of travel and reservations, providing senior generations with opportunities to freely and lightly experience regional cultures. This initiative has continued to propose a new way of traveling that goes beyond mere accommodation plans, having received awards such as the "21st Sarai Award" and the "2022 Nikkei Excellent Product/Service Award Grand Prize."
Feature 1: Three Plans to Choose From According to Travel Purpose
Customers can choose from three plans: Plan A for solo travelers (1 person: ¥300,000), Plan B for couples or friends (2 people: ¥600,000), and the advantageous Plan C (3 people: ¥720,000). For Plans A and B, one person under 70 can accompany for an additional fee (¥35,000/night). For Plan C, one person under 70 can accompany without an additional charge.
Feature 2: All "Kai" Properties Nationwide Close at Hand. New Facilities Opening in 2026 Are Also Included.
Travelers can connect their journeys at "Kai" properties nationwide, from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. In 2026, new "Kai" properties will open: "Kai Kusatsu" (June 2026), "Kai Miyajima" (Summer 2026), "Kai Zao" (Autumn 2026), and "Kai Matsumoto" (renovation, Summer 2026), in attractive areas.
Background: The True Joy of Travel Begins at 70
The "Onsen Meguri Kai no Teikiken" was created with the desire to eliminate the hassle of travel and reservations, providing senior generations with opportunities to freely and lightly experience regional cultures. This initiative has continued to propose a new way of traveling that goes beyond mere accommodation plans, having received awards such as the "21st Sarai Award" and the "2022 Nikkei Excellent Product/Service Award Grand Prize."
Feature 1: Three Plans to Choose From According to Travel Purpose
Customers can choose from three plans: Plan A for solo travelers (1 person: ¥300,000), Plan B for couples or friends (2 people: ¥600,000), and the advantageous Plan C (3 people: ¥720,000). For Plans A and B, one person under 70 can accompany for an additional fee (¥35,000/night). For Plan C, one person under 70 can accompany without an additional charge.
Feature 2: All "Kai" Properties Nationwide Close at Hand. New Facilities Opening in 2026 Are Also Included.
Travelers can connect their journeys at "Kai" properties nationwide, from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. In 2026, new "Kai" properties will open: "Kai Kusatsu" (June 2026), "Kai Miyajima" (Summer 2026), "Kai Zao" (Autumn 2026), and "Kai Matsumoto" (renovation, Summer 2026), in attractive areas.