[2025 Nikko ] Travel Guide for Kinugawa Onsen (Updated Mar)

When I first heard Chau Kwok Yin's song 'Kinugawa', I learned that it is a place in Japan. Taking advantage of a solo trip, I decided to include it in my itinerary. Kinugawa was once a famous hot spring town, but during the economic bubble of the 1990s, the number of visitors to the hot springs sharply decreased, leading to the closure of many hot spring hotels and the abandonment of buildings. Arriving in Kinugawa at night, I could feel its desolation. The streets were empty, the streetlights were dim, and the restaurants had closed early. Only the convenience store near the hot spring hotels was open. If you plan to stay overnight next time, I would recommend choosing a hotel that includes dinner, so you don't have to worry about where to eat. The next morning presented a different scene, with beautiful and bright scenery. Although there were few tourists and many hot spring hotels had fallen into disrepair, the whole place gave me a very special feeling, with a mysterious and decadent beauty. Not far away, you can take a cable car to the observation deck for a panoramic view of Kinugawa. 📍Address: Ohara, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 🚗 Transportation: Take the Tobu Nikko Line to 'Kinugawa Onsen Station'

#train The newest express train of 2023 is none other than the #Spacia X launched by #Tobu Railway Company, which departs from #Asakusa and reaches #Nikko and #Kinugawa Onsen. The design of Spacia X incorporates elements of the traditional Edo period and Nikko local culture, as well as various types of carriages with a strong sense of design. The simple white body of the exterior is combined with traditional craft elements. The luxurious carriage is like a hotel space and has six different types of seats. Each car has a different flavor. Each train consists of six carriages, which provide standard seats, luxury seats, semi-private seats, private rooms, cabin suites and lounges. Of course, the ticket costs are more complicated. The seat fee of Spacia X is composed of basic fare + express fee + special seat fee. The most popular seats are the lounge in car 1 and the suite in car 6. What is more special is that the seats in the Cockpit Lounge in the lounge of car 1 are exclusively guaranteed to have priority use of the on-board cafe. For other cars 2 to 6, you can only register online using your mobile phone 30 minutes after departure. Each seat will have 10 minutes of use time, but because the journey is about 2 hours, not many people can buy coffee and snacks. It is actually quite tense to take this sightseeing train, and it seems that you have to grab it. The actual riding experience is very good. Even if you take a standard seat, you can feel the spirit of the new express train incorporating traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Nikko is located in the Kanto region, 👀 a city in the northern part of Tochigi Prefecture, about 2 hours' drive from Tokyo. 🤔 Many domestic friends may be unfamiliar with the name Nikko, but it is a popular place for viewing maple leaves among Tokyo locals, and it is no less popular than Kyoto~ At the same time, ✅ the hot springs here are as famous as Hakone and Atami, and it's so cool to take a bath while watching the red leaves~ - You can go to Irohazaka and Kanto's top red leaf spot "Lake Chuzenji" to see the maple leaves in Nikko, 💥 as well as the "Ryuzu Falls" where the red leaves and waterfalls are in the same frame. Among them, Irohazaka, I have to say more❗️ It is one of the representative beautiful sceneries of Nikko and a slope road leading to Lake Chuzenji. Because there are 48 bends, the red leaf scenery here is more dangerous and beautiful! By the way~ 🙈 This is also one of the classic locations of the famous anime "Initial D". - Hot springs! In addition to Kinugawa Onsen! Nikko Yumoto Onsen is also worth choosing! This hot spring town is located in the deep mountains near Lake Yuno (Lake Yunoko). If you have time and are interested, you can walk to the nearby Yunohei Marsh, which is the source of the hot springs. There you can see a group of low wooden houses with equipment such as water pumps for extracting hot spring water.

#Free VIP room exchange on membership day on the 27th of every month #tripcoins #Japan #Tochigi Prefecture #Tobu Nikko #Kinugawa Onsen After purchasing the Tobu Nikko ticket with trip coins on trip.com, in addition to taking the non-express train to Nikko, you can also take the train to Kinugawa Onsen. However, please note that there are fewer trains to Kinugawa Onsen in the evening (about once every hour). It is best to search for train schedules on Google Maps first, rather than searching at the station. Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring town near Nikko with a relatively low level of development. Due to the poor train transfer, it was already dark when we arrived and it was raining lightly, so it was extremely deserted. After walking for 15 minutes to the 24-hour suspension bridge, the Kinugawa River Valley was already pitch black. . .

#japantrip Nestled along the serene Kinugawa River in Tochigi Prefecture, Kinugawa Onsen Village is a charming hot spring resort town that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Visitors can unwind in the soothing hot spring baths, explore the picturesque nature trails, and enjoy the unique attractions such as the Tobu World Square and Nikko Edomura theme parks. The village’s rich history and beautiful natural scenery make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Kinugawa Onsen Village is easily accessible from Tokyo, making it a convenient getaway for both locals and tourists.

Wall Crack recommends purchasing the “Tobu Pass NIKKO PASS” for both the tram and local buses to Nikko, which can be purchased at Tobu Asakusa Station or online. Tobu Railway’s tram “Special Express Spacia We took the 9am bus from Asakusa Station, which was the right time. You didn’t have to get up very early to catch the tram, and it wasn’t too late to get to daylight, so you could leave plenty of time for sightseeing. "Express Spacia Suitable for families with children. The very popular cockpit lounge is inspired by the Nikko Kanaya Hotel, a legendary and oldest existing Western-style hotel in Japan. Strawberries are one of the specialties of Beechwood Prefecture, where Nikko is located. Be sure to taste the specialty strawberry MSG beer on the car!

Better than the pizzas I had in Rome. Small blissful moment. #pizza #japan