{"id":1903,"date":"2025-10-27T05:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T05:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2025-10-27T05:59:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T05:59:09","slug":"samurai-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/japanese-castles\/samurai-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"A Night in a Samurai Castle: Private Dinner at Shiroishi &amp; Luxury Kamasaki Onsen Suite\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tuck into a chef-crafted feast inside <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/miyagi\/a\/197734?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=SamuraiCastle&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_SamuraiCastle\">Shiroishi Castle<\/a><\/strong> after hours, then drift off in a riverside <strong>all-suite onsen<\/strong> with your own open-air bath. This rare 2D1N escape in Miyagi blends storybook Japan with easy, multilingual hosting in <strong>English\/Chinese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1903_990731-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Experience Snapshot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1903_58d8ac-3a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1903_58d8ac-3a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terrace-with-open-air-bath.jpg\" alt=\"Terrace with open-air bath\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1904\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e JTB\u4ed9\u53f0\u652f\u5e97<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Shiroishi City, Miyagi (Tohoku), Japan \u2014 dinner inside <strong>Shiroishi Castle<\/strong>, overnight at <strong>THE YUKAWA Ichijo Branch<\/strong> in <strong>Kamasaki\/Kamisaki Onsen<\/strong>. (AC page uses \u201cKamisaki\u201d; locals often write \u201cKamasaki\u201d.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages:<\/strong> English \/ Japanese \/ Chinese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> ~17\u201319.5 hours; afternoon meet Day 1, check-out 10:00 Day 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signature moments:<\/strong> Private castle access at night, <strong>live Tsugaru shamisen<\/strong> during dinner, and a suite with a <strong>private open-air onsen<\/strong>. Samurai armor welcome + <strong>matchlock gun salute<\/strong> available on a special plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Why This Trip Is Special<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only-in-Japan setting.<\/strong> Shiroishi is one of Japan\u2019s few <strong>wooden reconstruction<\/strong> castles; today\u2019s keep was rebuilt with timber and reopened in <strong>1995<\/strong>, so stepping inside at night feels cinematic yet authentic.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/miyagi\/a\/197734\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gourmet Tohoku on a historic stage.<\/strong> Dinner showcases seasonal produce from northern Honshu, accompanied by the <strong>percussive, high-energy<\/strong> style of <strong>Tsugaru shamisen<\/strong>\u2014often likened to \u201cshredding\u201d on an electric guitar.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/miyagi\/a\/197734\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wellness, privacy, hush.<\/strong> <strong>THE YUKAWA Ichijo Branch<\/strong> opened in <strong>2025<\/strong> as an all-suite hideaway; every room features a <strong>terrace with a private open-air bath<\/strong> flowing with natural hot spring water.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikyu.com\/en-us\/00003363\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel made easy.<\/strong> Hosting is available in both <strong>English and Chinese<\/strong>, a rare perk for boutique, countryside stays in Tohoku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What\u2019s Included<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1903_f6d9a1-e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1903_f6d9a1-e6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shiroishi-Castle-Premium-Dinner.jpg\" alt=\"Shiroishi Castle Premium Dinner\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1905\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e JTB\u4ed9\u53f0\u652f\u5e97<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meals:<\/strong> Castle <strong>dinner<\/strong> (Day 1) and <strong>breakfast<\/strong> at the inn (Day 2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay:<\/strong> 1 night at <strong>THE YUKAWA Ichijo Branch<\/strong> (suites generally accommodate <strong>1\u20132 guests<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support &amp; Logistics:<\/strong> English\/Japanese\/Chinese support, castle tour, and <strong>round-trip transfer between the castle and accommodation<\/strong>. Taxes (incl. hot-spring tax) included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> For <strong>3 guests<\/strong>, book a suite at <strong>Ichijo Ryokan<\/strong> (same group). Vegetarian meals are possible, but <strong>the whole group must choose the same menu type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Packages &amp; Pricing (subject to change)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard Stay Plan<\/strong> <em>without castle tour<\/em> \u2014 <strong>from USD 3,066.68<\/strong> per adult\/child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shiroishi Castle Tour Plan<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>from USD 3,066.68<\/strong> per adult\/child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welcoming Ceremony Plan<\/strong> <em>(samurai welcome + matchlock salute)<\/em> \u2014 <strong>from USD 3,741.35<\/strong> per adult\/child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group Discount:<\/strong> save up to <strong>33%<\/strong> (4\u20135 guests: <strong>24% off<\/strong>; 6\u20138 guests: <strong>33% off<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Party size:<\/strong> <strong>min 2 \/ max 8<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All per official activity page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sample 2D1N Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1903_ff0262-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1903_ff0262-7f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Relax-in-a-spacious-suite.jpg\" alt=\"Relax in a spacious suite\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1906\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e JTB\u4ed9\u53f0\u652f\u5e97<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16:00<\/strong> Meet at <strong>THE YUKAWA Ichijo Branch<\/strong> \u2192 transfer to Shiroishi Castle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16:30<\/strong> Private <strong>after-hours castle tour<\/strong> (softly lit interiors; steep historic stairs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18:00<\/strong> <strong>Premium dinner<\/strong> in the keep with <strong>live Tsugaru shamisen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20:00<\/strong> Return and check into your <strong>suite with an open-air bath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Meals:<\/em> Breakfast \u00d7 \/ Lunch \u00d7 \/ Dinner \u2713<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/miyagi\/a\/197734\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong> (private dining; Japanese or Western) \u2192 <strong>10:00<\/strong> check-out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Meals:<\/em> Breakfast \u2713 \/ Lunch \u00d7 \/ Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Access (From Tokyo)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-google-maps-container1903_0d4280-3b{height:450px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-google-maps-container kb-google-maps-container1903_0d4280-3b  wp-block-kadence-googlemaps\" data-mapid=\"1903_0d42803b\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyBAM2o7PiQqwk15LC1XRH2e_KJ-jUa7KYk&#038;zoom=11&#038;maptype=roadmap&#038;q=Shiroishi+Castle\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google map of Shiroishi Castle\"><\/iframe><\/div><script>function kb_google_map1903_0d42803b() { let center = { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781}; let map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById(\"kb-google-map1903_0d42803b\"), {\n\t\t\t\t\t    zoom: 11,\n\t\t\t\t\t    center: center,});let marker = new google.maps.Marker({   position: { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781},    map: map,  });}<\/script>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shinkansen (fastest &amp; easiest):<\/strong> Take the <strong>Tohoku Shinkansen (Yamabiko)<\/strong> from <strong>Tokyo Station<\/strong> to <strong>Shiroishi-Za\u014d<\/strong> in roughly <strong>1h44\u2013~2h<\/strong> depending on the train. Taxis are available at arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local background:<\/strong> Shiroishi Castle, situated on high ground above the town, is a symbol of the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Practical Notes (Read Before You Book)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stairs &amp; footwear:<\/strong> The castle has <strong>steep staircases<\/strong>; dinner is on the <strong>second floor<\/strong>\u2014wear easy-to-move clothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restrooms:<\/strong> <strong>No toilets inside<\/strong> the keep; facilities are <strong>~2 minutes\u2019 walk<\/strong> away within the grounds (staff can escort you during the meal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> <strong>No changes<\/strong> to confirmed bookings; timing may shift due to <strong>weather\/traffic<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/miyagi\/a\/197734\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooming:<\/strong> Suites at THE YUKAWA hold <strong>1\u20132 guests<\/strong>; groups of <strong>3<\/strong> should use <strong>Ichijo Ryokan<\/strong> suites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1903_b4c33f-ac kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1903_8c9018-8a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00a0Is the dinner truly private?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes. The castle is reserved <strong>after hours<\/strong> for your party during dinner.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/miyagi\/a\/197734\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1903_37972c-4d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can we add a samurai welcome?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes\u2014choose the <strong>Welcoming Ceremony Plan<\/strong> for <strong>armor welcome + matchlock gun salute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c 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.kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1903_cf2c50-5c kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1903_22228d-cc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Are hosts bilingual?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>English\/Chinese support<\/strong> is available throughout the experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1903_f7fe79-dd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do all rooms have a private onsen?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>At <strong>THE YUKAWA<\/strong>, every suite features a <strong>private open-air bath<\/strong> with 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