KAI Izumo

Hotel · Izumo, Japan

KAI Izumo

A hot spring ryokan on the Hinomisaki coast of Izumo, with rooms facing the Sea of Japan and a nightly outdoor performance of local myth.

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Overview

KAI Izumo stands on the coast at Hinomisaki, in Taisha-cho, Izumo, in an area closely tied to Japanese mythology. The hotel has 39 guest rooms, each taking between one and six guests, many with views over the sea toward sunset, twilight and dawn. The onsen baths are fed by chloride-rich hot spring water and look out over shallows dotted with small islands.

Dinner draws on seafood from the Sea of Japan, served as kaiseki courses on dinnerware whose designs are traditionally considered lucky. The seasonal menu includes Uzuni Nabe, a dish built around conger eel and local chicken in a sake-infused broth, inspired by a dish served at the Fukujin-sai festival at Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. From November to March, a winter dinner centres on snow crab, served as gratin and sashimi among other preparations. Breakfast draws on regional ingredients and techniques, with a Western-style option available outside the New Year period. Vegetarian kaiseki and breakfast are available on request, free of the eight major allergens, and children's platters are offered for ages 4 to 11. Meals are taken in semi-private rooms suited to couples, families and small groups.

In the evening, staff perform a piece of traditional regional theatre on an outdoor stage facing the sea, depicting the origin myth of Izumo Taisha Shrine. KAI Signature Rooms carry decor inspired by the changing colours of the sea off Shimane, visible through a large picture window. The property is a short distance from Izumo Taisha Shrine, Hinomisaki-jinja Shrine and the Hinomisaki Lighthouse. Check-in is from 2:30 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM; Wi-Fi is free throughout, private parking is available without reservation, and pets are not permitted.

Rooms
39
Minimum stay
1 night
Check in
15:00
Check out
12:00

Why we like it

  • 39 guest rooms, each accommodating 1 to 6 guests
  • Onsen baths fed by chloride-rich hot spring water overlooking islet-dotted shallows
  • Nightly outdoor performance of regional theatre depicting the Izumo Taisha origin myth
  • Kaiseki dinners featuring Sea of Japan seafood, including a winter snow crab menu
  • KAI Signature Rooms with decor inspired by the colours of the sea off Shimane
  • Close to Izumo Taisha Shrine, Hinomisaki-jinja Shrine and Hinomisaki Lighthouse

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Rooms & suites

Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.

  • KAI Signature Rooms

    Rooms featuring decor inspired by the changing colours of the seas off the coast of Shimane, a sight also visible through the room's large picture window.

    Up to 2 guests
    Sea view

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Café / Lounge
  • Spa / Massage
  • Playroom
  • Pool
  • Onsen
  • Public bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private parking
  • EV charging

Reserving through us

Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
  • Early check in and late check out on request
  • Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager

Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.

Location

Izumo, Japan

Island art museums, a floating shrine and a calm sea between three of Japan's four main islands.

Questions

How many rooms does KAI Izumo have?
KAI Izumo has 39 guest rooms, each accommodating between 1 and 6 guests.
What are the onsen baths like at KAI Izumo?
The baths are fed by chloride-rich hot spring water and look out over scenic shallows dotted with small islands, set in a coastal area near Hinomisaki.
What is the dinner experience at KAI Izumo?
Dinner is a kaiseki course featuring fatty, seasonal seafood from the Sea of Japan, served on dinnerware with traditionally lucky designs. A seasonal highlight is the Uzuni Nabe, built around conger eel and local chicken in a sake-infused broth. From November to March, a winter menu centres on snow crab.
Are pets allowed at KAI Izumo?
No, pets are not allowed at the property.
What time are check-in and check-out at KAI Izumo?
Check-in is from 2:30 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
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