Kinugawa Onsen Hotel Recommendation

This Kanto trip revolves around Nikko, Kinugawa area, sincerely recommend you to stay a night at Kinugawa Onsen Hotel, so that you can relax Chill for a night. The most attractive thing about choosing this hotel is the wide selection of hot springs, excellent views, and rich buffet, breakfast and dinner are super surprising, sincerely recommended to friends who want to eat and want to stay comfortably.

Located in the heart of Kinugawa Onsen Taki 545, the hotel is very conveniently located in the heart of Kinugawa Onsen Taki 545. The entire hotel exterior and Lobby are designed in traditional Japanese style, which feels very retro. At check-in, the staff was courteous, gentle and quick, and proactively communicated in English, with no communication barriers at all. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service, so you don’t have to worry about lugging your luggage around.

The biggest selling point of the whole hotel is its hot spring. The bath is very large, and there are indoor and open-air hot springs. The best part is that some of the open-air pools have a view of the Kinugawa River, while soaking while watching the beautiful scenery, the whole person is relaxed; and there are many types of hot springs to choose from, both cold and hot. After soaking in the hot spring, you can go down to the lobby to play karaoke or go to the game center. The atmosphere is very happy and you are not afraid of boredom at all.

The hotel's dinner buffet has a wide variety of choices, with sashimi, seafood, tempura, ready-to-eat Teppanyaki and a variety of desserts. The breakfast is of no less standard, Japanese and Western, as well as fresh bread and local specialties. Having stayed in so many onsen ryokans, the buffet at Kinugawa Onsen Hotel is considered to be very high quality.

In terms of surrounding attractions, the hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station, and the nearby Kinugawa Onsen Grand Suspension Bridge, Tobu World Plaza and Nikko Edo Village are worth a visit. It takes about half an hour by car from Toshogu Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Nikko City. If you bring children or elders with you, the hotel facilities are suitable for family outings.

Tip: Remember to shower before soaking in the hot spring, bring a towel and hotel room card, some hot springs require additional reservations. It is recommended to go early for the dinner buffet, as it will be more crowded during popular hours; if you don't want to be crowded at dinner, you can choose to book a table earlier.

Booking tip: It is recommended to book two months in advance when staying at a spa hotel, especially during peak seasons (maple or cherry blossom season) when it fills up quickly. There are room types with hot tubs, if you want private space you can consider making a reservation.

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Post by 悠長 旅遊 日記 | Sep 1, 2025