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Bowen Island Is Home To BC’s First Japanese Bathhouse Experience

bowen island kitoki inn

Photo: @rachael_ashe / Instagram

A magical staycation spot unlike any other in BC just opened on Bowen Island.

Say hello (or Konnichiwa) to Kitoki Inn, a boutique Japanese inspired accommodation featuring modern cabins nestled in the lush forest and the first onsen-style bathhouse in BC.

What makes this stay especially unique is their distinctive outdoor spa experience at their bathhouse, consisting of traditional hot springs known for their restorative benefits.

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The Kitoki Inn experience encourages visitors to press pause and recharge, so they’re able to reconnect with nature and themselves.

It is expected to open its doors any day now and will offer guests a unique getaway immersed in the natural beauty of the quaint Bowen Island.

bowen island kitoki inn
Photo; @kitokiinn / Instagram

The Cabins

Discover their cedar-clad cabins that perfectly sync Japanese minimalism and contemporary west coast style.

Each cabin features floor-to-ceiling windows giving unobstructed views of the temperate rainforest, as well as a private deck to soak up all the sights.

Feel right at home with comfortable bedding, an ensuite bathroom with a rainshower and complimentary in-room breakfast items.

bowen island kitoki innPhoto: @rachael_ashe / Instagram

bowen island kitoki inn
Photo: @kitokiinn / Instagram

The Bathhouse

Guests at the Kitoki Inn can book private sessions at their outdoor bathhouse, which consists of traditional hot springs. The open-air bathhouse is also covered, so visitors can enjoy it year-round.

Spa-goers can fully relax in the soothing waters of the hot tub, refresh their senses in the hydrotherapy shower and unwind in the garden with a wood-burning fireplace.

bowen island kitoki inn
Photo: @rachael_ashe / Instagram
bowen island kitoki inn
Photo: @rachael_ashe / Instagram

Kitoki Inn

When: Opened July 2021

Where: 503 Collins Road, Bowen Island

Booking: On their website

 

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