[KAI Enshu] New Guest Room 'Chagomori Special Room' to Debut on April 28, 2026, Offering Full Immersion in Sencha and Hot Springs

KAI Enshu, a hot spring inn operated by Hoshino Resorts (located in Kanzanji Onsen, Shizuoka Prefecture), will begin offering a new guest room, 'Chagomori Special Room,' on April 28, 2026. This room, the largest in the inn, provides an immersive experience in green tea and hot springs, featuring 'My Own Cup,' where guests can choose their preferred tea leaves and utensils, and 'Bicharaku Toji Set,' designed for enjoying tea while soaking in an open-air bath.

### Background KAI Enshu has proposed a hot spring stay centered on 'Bicharaku Toji' (*1), allowing guests to enjoy tea through all five senses. The core has been 'Bicharaku Hospitality,' held at the 'Bicharaku Lounge,' where seasonal teas are served. The inn also features 'Tea Place Living' in all rooms for private relaxation. This culminates in the 'Tsumugi Tea Garden.' In 2026, eight years after construction began, the garden has matured enough for tea-picking experiences. To celebrate, the 'Chagomori Special Room' was created to offer these tea experiences in an overwhelming private space. (*1) A stay that fills one with hot springs and tea, leading to a beautiful and rich life.

### Feature 1: 89sqm 'Chagomori Special Room' Combining Openness and Immersion The room is the inn's largest at 89sqm, equipped with an open-air bath. The living room features sofas for comfort. Guests can enjoy 'My Own Cup'—choosing from 10 tea leaves and 5 utensils—anytime. The open-air bath includes goods for enjoying tea while soaking, allowing complete immersion.

### Feature 2: 'My Own Cup' Tea Experience Choosing from 50 Combinations Valuing the spirit of 'Ichikyaku Ittei,' staff with tea master certifications provide 10 types of tea leaves and 5 utensils. Guests can select based on mood, such as 'Fujieda Kaori' for refreshing or 'Saeakari' for calming. With 50 patterns, it provides a special cup that resonates with the guest's current self.

### Feature 3: 'Chagomori Toji Goods' for Immersion in Tea and Hot Springs Goods are provided to complete the 'Bicharaku Toji' in private. This includes cold-brew tea for hydration, bath pillows, and bath trays. Guests can wrap themselves in the aroma of sencha while soaking in warm water. After bathing, guests can cool off with Enshu Cotton Tsumugi fans and use 'Shizuoka Moisture Serum' infused with tea components.

### Items provided in the room: - Shizuoka Moisture Serum - Enshu Cotton Tsumugi Fan - Bath Pillow - Bath Tray - Cold-brew Tea - Tea Incense Burner

### About KAI Enshu (Kanzanji Onsen, Shizuoka) An inn overlooking Lake Hamana. It features guest rooms with Enshu Cotton Tsumugi decor, two distinct large baths, and kaiseki cuisine using local ingredients like eel. Hospitality includes 'Seasonal Sencha Experience' and 'Tea Ball Beauty Bath.'