Nikko KinugawaOpen Outlook

Outlook - UNESCO World Heritage site

Along with Kyoto, Nikko is one of the best destinations to see ancient Japan with over 1,200 years of history, especially known for Tosho-gu Shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, the Rinnoji Temple and Futarasan Shrine, those which were selected as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999.

Other picturesque locations such as Chuzenji Lake, Kegon Falls, and Mt. Nantai draw visitors, too. Also, located nearby Nikko, Kinugawa is recommended hot spring district in a relaxed atmosphere.

Nikko and Kinugawa districts are easily accessible from Tokyo that makes those for popular vacation sites.
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Kinugawa OnsenPopular onsen with various attractions

Kinugawa Onsen is a popular hot spring resort town along the Kinugawa River in Tochigi prefecture. The mildly alkaline springs are said to be discovered in 1752. Today, the town is centered around the large hotels lining the riverbank, and has several public baths which are available to anybody.

Additionally, there are many other attractions in and around Kinugwa Onsen. The Tobu World Square, a theme park, is located within walking distance from Kinugawa, and the park boasts 102 exquisitely crafted 1:25 scale model of the most famous, World Cultural and Heritage Sites, complete with 140,000 miniature people.

One of the highlights in the area is the Kinugawa River cruise which offers you a wonderful experience of the dynamic flow of this river. The ride is relatively smooth and enjoyable for a wide age range.

Tobu World Square

Address: 209-1 Ohara, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko city, Tochigi
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (mid Mar. through Nov.) / 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Dec to mid Mar)
Admission: 2,500 yen

Kinugawa River Cruise

Address: 1414 Ohara, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko city, Tochigi
Season of operation: Mid-April to late November
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Closed: Open everyday during operating season
Cost: Adult 2,500 yen, Child 1,100 yen

Kinugawa Onsen Koen Iwaburo

Kinugawa Onsen Koen Iwaburo is a recently renovated public bath with new, stone lined outdoor baths. The bathhouse is only a short walk from Kinugawa Koen Station.
Address: 19 Fujiwara, Nikko city, Tochigi
Phone: 0288-76-2683
Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), and New Year holidays
Admission: 500 yen

Yudokoro Suzukaze

15 min. walk form Nikko Edomura, Yudokoro Suzukaze offers you dynamic view of the Kinugawa River and the surrounding nature.
Address: 19-5 Kosagoe, Nikko city, Tochigi
Tel: 0288-77-2683
Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closed: Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday)
Admission: Adult 900 yen, Child 500 yen

Kinugawa Nioson Plaza

This hot spring offers four types of unique bathes. The newly built “Butai-no-yu” is mixed bathing and you need to wear a swimsuit. There is free shuttle buses from Tobu Kosagoe station west exit to Nioson Plaza three times a day.
Address: 371-1 Ohara, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko city, Tochigi
Phone: 0120-76-2722
Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed: Opens every day
Admission: Adult 700 yen, Child 350 yen
  • Transportation:
  • From Tokyo's Asakusa station, take the Tobu limited express and get off at Kinugwa Onsen station. (Approx. 2hr., 2,900 yen)
  • Web: http://www.kinugawa-kawaji.com/en/

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