This is a representative seaside hot spring resort in the San'in region, facing the Sea of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful coastlines and views of Mount Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region.
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The center of the San'in tour. As befits a commercial city that represents the San'in region, it is the gateway to the San'in region, with convenient access to Sakaiminato City, which has well-developed expressway and railway land routes, and air and sea routes. In a prime location overlooking the national park Mt. Daisen and nestled on the Sea of Japan, Kaike Onsen, one of the best in the San'in region, springs up, making it a bustling tourist resort that thrives on sports and leisure throughout the year. When traveling to the San'in region, start by visiting Yonago City. By linking it with the surrounding charming cities and towns, you should be able to comfortably fulfill various types of sightseeing, such as a trip to historical sites, a trip to gourmet food, and a trip to myths.
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Table of Contents
- Enjoy Onsen & Marine Activity in Kaike Onsen
- Best Marine Activities
- Top 4 Recommended Gourmet in Kaike Onsen
Enjoy Onsen & Marine Activity in Kaike Onsen
Kaike Onsen, located in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, is a representative hot spring resort in the San'in region where you can enjoy both spectacular views of the Sea of Japan and hot springs at the same time.
With hot spring inns and hotels lining the coast, you can enjoy swimming in the sea during the summer, and the area is attractive for its unique food and sightseeing experiences, including fresh seafood and the natural beauty of Mt. Daisen.
Because it's a hot spring resort by the sea, the water has a high salt concentration, which is said to have excellent moisturizing properties, warm the body to the core, and stimulate metabolism.
Best Marine Activities
Kaike Onsen offers unique pleasures that only a seaside hot spring resort can provide.
During the summer months, you can enjoy not only swimming but also a variety of marine leisure activities at the beach right in front of the property.
At Kaike Onsen Marine Athletic KAI-KAI, you can fully enjoy the sea of Kaike Onsen with 15 attractions, including a "jumbo slide" and a "giant trampoline."
Top 4 Recommended Gourmet in Kaike Onsen
Enjoy delicious dinners featuring seasonal ingredients such as "rock oysters" in the summer and "snow crabs" in the winter at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in Kaike Onsen!
1. "Rock oyster"
"Rock oysters" are in season during the summer.
Known as the "milk of the sea," it is characterized by its rich flavor.
2. Snow crab
The king of winter delicacies, "Matsuba crab." You can enjoy its refined and delicious flavor.
3. Bluefin tuna
This area boasts one of the highest catches of fresh tuna in Japan. You can enjoy "bluefin tuna," known as the king of fish.
4. Tottori Wagyu Beef
With its perfect balance of lean meat and fat, Tottori Wagyu beef, which allows you to savor the true flavor of beef, is also exceptional.
Photo courtesy of Tottori Prefecture
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