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Hoshino Resorts KAI Matsumoto
Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan · KAI by Hoshino Resorts · Near Luxury
KAI Matsumoto reopened 4 August 2026 after a full rebuild as a 29-room Asama Onsen ryokan themed around Shinshu wine and Matsumoto's music scene. All rooms are GAKU no Ma suites with record players; 19 have private outdoor baths. Dinner is Italian paired with local wine, a first for the KAI brand, which usually serves kaiseki. Eight bath types run to 13 variations in the bath hall.
- 29 rooms
- Neighborhood: Asama Onsen
About Hoshino Resorts KAI Matsumoto
- Grand reopening 4 August 2026 after closing 1 September 2025 for renovation.
- 29 rooms, all GAKU no Ma music suites; 19 have private outdoor baths.
- KAI's first property to serve Italian dinner instead of kaiseki, paired with Shinshu wines.
Restaurants and bars
- KAI Matsumoto Dining — Restaurant · Italian
Experiences
- Live music nightly concerts — Live music is played at night to pay homage to Matsumoto's music scene, with a glass of wine.
- KAI Signature Rooms — Music-themed rooms in the Asama Onsen hot spring ryokan, designed for music appreciation.
- Outdoor bath hall — Outdoor baths border Japanese gardens that change colours with the seasons, plus dry and wet saunas.
- Italian dinners with Shinshu wines — Italian cuisine paired with regional Shinshu wines, served on dishware inspired by a piano.
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi in all areas
- Private free parking
- Café / Lounge
- Playroom
- Meeting Room
- Water dispenser
- EV charging 200V/6kw×1 units, available 24 hours, 1,000 yen/night
- Celebratory Box (reservations required, until 4:00PM the day before)
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