Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto launched in Shiraoi, Hokkaido

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto is the 19^th establishment functioned by Hoshino Resorts as part of the hot spring ryokan brand, KAI. It has launched on 14 January last year in Shiraoi, Hokkaido. 

This is the first KAI asset in Hokkaido and its idea is ‘a hot spring ryokan with a cone-designed bathhouse bounded by Lake Poroto. It is categorized by the design in which the lake is confidently drawn into the location, with all rooms facing the quiet lake, which alters its look each season. 

Shiraoi Onsen is where moor spring, having biological minerals obtained from plants can be found and this is something that is uncommon in the world. KAI Poroto is situated on the edge of Lake Poroto, enclosed by the natural woodlands of Hokkaido, which is home to several wild birds. With admiration to Ainu tradition and the Ainu folks, native to Hokkaido, the construction, art and design of the asset were formed by architect, Hiroshi Nakamura. By confidently drawing the lake into the site inclusive of the facility, visitors will be able to feel adjacent to the lake. ‘Poroto ko’ means ‘big lake’ in Ainu language. 

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