7 Best Hotels in the Nikko Area with Open-Air Baths in Guest Rooms for Couples

If you're thinking, ``Let's book an inn with an open-air bath for my onsen trip with my boyfriend!'', there are some things you should check. The question is whether an open-air bath is also onsen. In open-air baths, which are easily affected by the outside temperature, the head and shoulders that are above the water tend to get cold. That's why onsen, which are said to have a better heat-retaining effect than hot water, are the best. Moreover, there is nothing to say about the source water flowing directly from the source ♡

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The destination is Nikko, Kinugawa, Kawaji, and Yunishigawa areas in Tochigi, which are easily accessible from Tokyo. There are many onsen inns in this area, but we have selected only those that have "rooms with open-air baths fed by natural hot springs" ♪ If you soak in onsen many times during your stay, you and your boyfriend will be relieved of your fatigue. Maybe you'll feel better. Now, let's introduce each area.

Nikko Yumoto onsen is located on the shores of Lake Yunoko. The cloudy sulfur spring gushes out and is said to be effective against neuralgia and rheumatism. There are many scenic spots in the city, from the historic building Nikko Toshogu to Kegon Falls, Irohazaka, and Lake Chuzenji! This area is perfect for couples who want to see various places.

Oku-Nikko Yunomori is a small resort ryokan nestled in a quiet forest. There are 12 guest rooms in 5 different types, each with a different atmosphere, and all rooms have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. In the room shown in the photo, which has twin beds and tatami mats, open the curtains to find the open-air bath on the terrace. After warming up in the open-air bath, you can jump straight into bed! You'll be able to fall asleep warm without having to worry about catching a chill from the bath.

The dinner you can enjoy is an authentic Japanese-style Kaiseki meal that uses plenty of local ingredients such as Tochigi Wagyu beef and Yuba. The menu changes monthly, so you can enjoy the most delicious food at that time.

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For breakfast, you can enjoy a ``mountain breakfast'' with a choice of Japanese or Western food. If you eat a good meal in the morning, you will be able to visit the sightseeing spots energetically. Another good point is that check-out is late at 11am. Enjoy the open-air bath with him until the last minute ♡

HOTEL Casual Euro is about 5 minutes by bus from JR Nikko Station. Although small, all rooms have an open-air bath with 100% private hot spring water. When you turn on the faucet, the source water from Nikko onsen comes out, so it doesn't have much time to be exposed to air, so it's super fresh! onsen have a pH value of 8.6 and a soft touch, and are said to be effective for recovering from fatigue and relieving muscle pain. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is only about 10 minutes away by car, so you can quickly soothe your fatigue from sightseeing in onsen.

There is also a day trip onsen called ``Honoka'' within the hotel, which guests can bathe in for free. People from the area can also come, so you might be able to hear the dialect unique to that area. Things that can only be done locally are very valuable. Experience the benefits of soaking in the open-air bath in your room whenever you like, or relaxing in the hot onsen for a day trip.

Hotel Eurocity is located about 5 minutes by bus from JR Nikko Station. This is a sister hotel to "HOTEL Casual Euro" that I introduced earlier. It's a cute hotel with a European-style exterior, so if you want to go up a notch from "HOTEL Casual Euro," choose this one. It would be nice to take a walk with him after checking in.

There are two types of rooms: a room with a terrace and a maisonette room with a garden. Both have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. If you're a couple, why not try the maisonette type, which feels like a suite and offers a luxurious stay? The high ceilings give you a sense of openness! If you're used to choosing between a Japanese-style room or a Western-style room, this will surely give you a fresh feeling when you stay here.

You'll be able to relax as much as you like while looking at the view of the lush greenery♪ It's also nice to take a leisurely bath with a glass in hand, and once you've warmed up, cool off on the terrace.

onsen Onsen, located along the Kinugawa River, is a historic onsen that was originally only open to monks and feudal lords visiting Nikko. The area is close to tourist spots such as ``Nikko Edomura'', ``Tobu World Square'', and ``Torikku Art Pia Nikko'', so you can make fun memories with your boyfriend. The matchmaking bell located at the end of Kinutateiwa Otsuribashi, a pedestrian-only suspension bridge with a height of approximately 37m and a total length of approximately 140m, is also a popular power spot for couples. If you visit, you might be able to get along better with him♡

Kinugawa Onsen Hotel Hotel is located along the Kinugawa River. The hotel has renovated the hot onsen and rooms under the concept of providing the ultimate relaxation. One of the special rooms has an open-air bath with natural hot spring water. The furniture is decorated in natural colors, so you can relax and enjoy the view with your partner.

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The open-air bath in the room is a view bath that offers a panoramic view of the Kinugawa River. You can see the magnificent view of the Kinugawa River during the day, and the illuminated view of onsen town at night. The view from the large window is truly spectacular! You'll probably be speechless, both of you. Watching the clouds and the flow of the river will help you relieve your daily fatigue. If you want to enjoy onsen even more, we recommend the large public bath with a great view.

There are 2 private onsen located away from the hotel. The detached hot spring ``Akebi'' has a bath, an old folk house-style lounge, a footbath, and a bedrock bath, so couples can feel like they're experiencing a spa resort.An added bonus is that all the baths are private rooms. I want it to be a special time where just the two of us can relax and relax.

Kinugawa Park Hotels is located about 5 minutes walk from onsen Onsen Station. There are four buildings within the hotel, and you can choose a room depending on your purpose for staying. In this room, you can spend a relaxing time in the Japanese garden-like atmosphere. Watching the changing seasons from the bath is a great way to relieve your mental and physical fatigue.

The view from the lobby is lush and beautiful, just like the photo, and you could gaze at it for hours. The Waterside Cafe Terrace, built opposite the hotel, is also a very popular cafe with couples. Lunch menu items such as special wagyu beef curry and pasta are popular. You can also enjoy sweets such as konnyaku mitsumame and homemade coffee jelly for a sweet moment. One of the great things about traveling is being able to spend some relaxing time together with your partner.

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Kawaji onsen is located where the Kinugawa River and Oga River meet. You can eat ``Chitake soba'' made with Tochigi 's specialty mushroom ``Chitake'' and authentic handmade soba noodles. Yuba cuisine and onsen manju are also famous, making them perfect as souvenirs. You can enjoy the natural onsen at the roadside station, or take a footbath at the park, so why not enjoy it while sightseeing with your boyfriend?

``Livemax Resort Kawaji'' is about a 10-minute walk from ``Kawaji Yumoto Station.'' Reopened in August 2017 and now has modern Japanese rooms. You can feel luxurious while relaxing. There are places where you can relax while looking at the scenery, including a semi-open-air bath, so you can spend a relaxing time with your boyfriend while relieving yourself of the fatigue from sightseeing.

There are rooms with open-air baths or semi-open-air baths, so please consult with him when choosing. An open-air bath gives you a sense of openness, and a semi-open-air bath is less affected by the weather, both of which have their own merits. Even if it's semi-open-air, if you open the window, the sound of the river and a pleasant breeze will come in, soothing you. If you bathe in the silky smooth spring water, you and your boyfriend might be able to get beautiful skin together.

All meal are served buffet style. They have gyoza, fried foods, desserts, and a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. For an additional 2,500 yen, you can also get a 90-minute all-you-can-drink alcohol course. This is a great service for couples who like alcohol.

Yunishigawa onsen is located on the north side of Nikko City. Located at an altitude of approximately 750m, it is a place where you can feel the changing seasons. Yunishigawa onsen is also famous for holding wonderful events. The ``Heike Grand Festival'' is based on the legend of the Heike fugitives, where people dress up as armored warriors and princesses and parade through the village, and the ``Take no Yoi Festival'' where you can see the magical light of bamboo lanterns, as well as about 1,000 mini kamakura. All of them are very attractive, such as the Yunishigawa onsen Kamakura Festival, where the lights are romantic. Be sure to visit according to the event ♡

``Honke Banku'' is approximately 20 minutes by bus from ``Yunishikawa onsen Station''. Founded in the early Edo period, this is a historical inn that descends from the Heike family. When you arrive at the inn, you will be greeted with the voice of ``Irasaremasase'' and the sound of a drum to welcome you. This has been a tradition of hospitality since the company's founding. It's so exciting because there are so many extraordinary things to see. Kazura Bridge, which connects the main building and meal, has an auspicious origin as it was first crossed during the peace ceremony of the Genpei era. It's said to be filled with the wish that "those who cross it will be happy," which makes your heart feel warm.

All 27 rooms are built along the Yunishi River, and the sound of the clear stream is a great way to relax! There are three rooms with open-air baths, and you can look forward to which room you'll be in after your visit.The moment you open the door will be exciting. The interior is decorated with Japanese materials such as precious wood and clay walls, creating a calming atmosphere. I had a relaxing time drinking tea with him and saying things like, ``This trip is a reward for all the hard work I've been working on.''

Kazurabashi Bridge, which melts into the sunset, is so atmospheric that you will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Heian period. Once you have successfully crossed the river, enjoy the bounty of the mountains and rivers at the hearth dining room. Just looking at the handmade fruit wine, seasonal stews, tempura, hotpot, and the famous ``Issho Bella'' will make you salivate. If you eat piping hot food grilled over charcoal, it will be so delicious that you may be speechless. When you sit around the hearth, both of you will feel warm. There is no doubt that your stomach and heart will be satisfied ♡

Tochigi is home to various onsen. This time, we introduced ``rooms with open-air baths fed by natural hot springs'' located in the Nikko, Kinugawa, Kawaji, and Yunishigawa areas. Open-air baths are easily affected by the outside temperature, but with onsen, your head and shoulders will not get cold as they come out of the hot water and will be warmed up. In addition, the fresh onsen flowing directly from the source may make you feel even more luxurious. Please keep your relationship warm with the person you love.