Hoshino Resorts Press Release

Hoshino Resorts KAI Beppu Begins Construction on June 14, 2019 Slated to Open in Spring 2021

Hoshino Resorts held the groundbreaking ceremony for Hoshino Resorts KAI Beppu in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, and commenced construction on June 14, 2019. As part of the hotel brand KAI with 15 facilities developed across the country by Hoshino Resorts, this facility is designed by Kengo Kuma, a world-renowned architect, and is projected to open in Spring 2021.

The Beppu hot springs boast the largest number of sources and the largest yield in all of . KAI Beppu is located in a place overlooking Beppu Bay, and it is a historic area which many hot spring tourists from all over Japan have visited ever since the opening of the Old Port of Beppu in the Meiji era. A hot spring district has grown around the Old Port, which serves as the entrance to Beppu Bay, and it has been called "the sleepless town" due to being crowded with people until late at night.

KAI, a hot spring hotel brand developed in famous hot spring resorts throughout the country, offers hospitality unique to Japan which can only be encountered in that place, during that season, and a comfortable space emphasizing a pleasant, typically Japanese atmosphere. Following Hoshino Resorts KAI Aso (Kokonoecho, Kusu-gun, Oita Prefecture), this is the second facility to open in Kyushu.

Designed by architect Kengo Kuma KAI Beppu is designed by world-class architect Kengo Kuma. With just a step inside the hotel, an open terrace which overlooks Beppu Bay and is connected to the lobby can be seen. Guests can relax using the footbaths installed on the terrace while feeling the sea breeze. At the back of the lobby is a stone- paved alley illuminated by lanterns made from Japanese paper, followed by a shop offering the specialties of Beppu and an arcade which presents a festive mood, enabling the guests to enjoy a stroll inside the grounds. Further down the alley lies a bathhouse distinguished by its warm wooden walls where guests can enjoy the famous Beppu hot spring to their heart's content in indoor and outdoor baths separated by gender.

Hoshino Resorts Press Release

Hoshino Resorts KAI Beppu at a glance ■ Name: Hoshino Resorts KAI Beppu ■ Location: 817-71 2-chome Kitahama, Beppu, Oita Prefecture ■ Site area: 2778.63m² ■ Building area: 1456.16m² ■ Total floor area: 8224.73m² ■ Number of floors: 12 floors above ground ■ Number of rooms: 70 rooms ■ Design: Kengo Kuma & Associates, Shimizu Corporation ■ Construction start date: June 14, 2019 ■ Opening: Spring 2021 (TBD)

Hoshino Resorts KAI KAI is a leading brand of upscale boutique hot spring ryokans. Every establishment offers a contemporary take on the traditional Japanese inn, providing unique, location-specific experiences. From exclusive activities to specialty suites, KAI is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich diversity of Japanese culture.

Reservation Center: +81 (0)570-073-011 Website: https://kai-ryokan.jp/en/ E-mail: [email protected]

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