7 Best Ryokans with Open-Air Baths in Kinugawa Onsen
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When you feel like you can't get rid of your tiredness, why don't you try a onsen recuperation? onsen, about 2 hours by car from Tokyo, is a quiet onsen area where you can enjoy rich nature and beautiful valleys. You can expect to recover from fatigue with a soft simple spring. If you want to enjoy a hot spring stay, choose a room with an open-air bath and enjoy a onsen trip. Among ryokan and hotels in onsen, we will introduce inns that have guest rooms with open-air baths.
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If you feel like you can't get rid of your daily fatigue, such as ``I can't get rid of my tiredness...'' or ``I can't sleep well at night...'' why not go to onsen, which is about a 2-hour drive from Tokyo? This onsen town in Tochigi 's majestic Kinugawa Valley will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. For people who want to be healed in a nearby area and just relax without thinking about anything, let's relax at onsen.
onsen 's spring quality is perfect for recovering from fatigue, improving insomnia, and adjusting the autonomic nervous system. When you're tired from hard work, stay at ryokan with a guest room with an open-air bath and enjoy a hot spring stay. Among the many inns, we will introduce the inns that have rooms with open-air baths.
About 8 minutes by bus from onsen Station. Established 130 years ago, Asaya Hotel is the oldest hotel in onsen Onsen. When you step into the spacious and luxurious reception area, the atmosphere of the Showa era fills you with a nostalgic feeling. The hotel also has a bar lounge, rock bath, and spa facilities, so you can enjoy it even if you stay for several nights.
There are 192 guest rooms in total, consisting of two buildings, Hachibankan and Shuhokan. There are various types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and guest rooms. The guest rooms with open-air baths that I would like to introduce this time are the rooms of "Hachibankan", all of which are equipped with beds made by Simmons. The interior is filled with the scent of elegant Kyara, and is a relaxing space for adults. You can relax spaciously with 10 tatami mats + wide veranda + bedroom.
Out of the many guest rooms, only a limited number of rooms in Hachibankan have open-air baths. There are 6 types of baths in total, so no matter how many times you visit, you will be able to experience a fresh impression. onsen has been popular as a famous hot spring since ancient times, and is known as "Burning Falls (Kinugawa), River Healing of Injuries". The large public bath has a garden open-air bath, a sauna, and a private bath, so you can enjoy onsen.
Dinner will vary depending on the accommodation plan, such as a buffet with more than 100 dishes, a Japanese-style course at the Japanese-style dining "Wasai Koubou", or a private room restaurant. There is also a plan where you can choose to in-room dining, so if you want to enjoy your nest stay to your heart's content, please enjoy the luxurious Japanese kaiseki cuisine that uses plenty of seasonal ingredients to make your trip come true.
Detailed information
Kinugawa Onsen Asaya Hotel
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- address
- Tochigi Kinugawa, Nikko onsen waterfall813
- access
- Approximately 8 minutes by dial bus from onsen Onsen Station / Approximately 25 minutes by car from Nikko Utsunomiya Road "Imaichi IC"
About 5 minutes on foot from onsen Station. "Nanae Yae" is a onsen inn with a quiet atmosphere that makes it hard to believe that it is located so close to the station. Because it is located along the Kinugawa River, the beauty of the magnificent valley can be seen from the guest rooms. From the open-air bath, you can see the valley of Kinugawa and the mountain range, and it is recommended not only in the season of autumn leaves, but also in the snow-viewing bath in winter.
Out of the 29 rooms, there are only 2 special rooms with open-air baths. The spacious 12 tatami room has a Japanese-style setting that will make you feel at ease. Some of the accommodation plans include anniversary plans that include cake and sparkling wine, so it's also recommended for anniversaries and birthdays for couples. Why not spend some relaxing time with just the two of you?
Official details
onsen quiet and sincere inn Nanae Yae
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,500
- address
- 1060 Tochigi onsen Prefecture
- access
- [By train] Get off at Tobu Railway onsen Onsen Station → 5 minutes on foot. [Car] Tohoku Expressway Utsunomiya IC - Nikko Utsunomiya Expressway Imaichi IC - about 40 minutes via R121
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
If you want to enjoy a luxurious hot spring stay that is one rank higher, definitely go to Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel. Good location, about 3 minutes on foot from onsen Station. Once you step inside, you will find yourself in an extraordinary, quiet and elegant space. It is popular for its warm service and hospitality. Adults can spend a comfortable time in the calming Japanese setting and the stained glass that is scattered everywhere. Why don't you spend an elegant holiday at the "villa in the valley"?
There are two types of guest rooms with open-air baths. Among them, the "Suite Western-style room" on the club floor on the top floor is perfect for spending an elegant holiday. The interior and furnishings in chic colors will help you escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can feel the warmth of the wood, and the comfortable space spreads out.
On the terrace, which is 1.5 times larger than a normal guest room, is an open-air bath made of Towada stone. While soaking in onsen, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Kinugawa Valley that can only be found on the top floor. Listen to your favorite music, read, meditate. Why don't you spend an extraordinary time slowly?
From the large windows of the "upgraded Japanese-style room", you can see the rich nature of the Kinugawa Valley. Up to 3 people can stay here, so it's also recommended for traveling with friends. The open-air baths on the 2nd floor are made of granite stone, and the rooms on the 4th floor are made of cypress and Towada stone. Each room is different, so no matter how many times you visit, you will be able to experience something new. Relax and enjoy onsen while listening to the murmuring of the river.
Beef stew and omelet are must-eats at Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel. For dinner, taste the Kanaya-style kaiseki cuisine, which is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, and for breakfast, choose a Western-style meal. Fluffy omelettes that you can't make at home, and beef stew served in the course will make your mouth feel happy.
Detailed information
Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- address
- 1394 Tochigi Ohara, Nikko City onsen Prefecture
- access
- About 3 minutes on foot from onsen Station on the Tobu Line / About 20 minutes by National Route 121 from Imaichi IC
About 5 minutes walk from onsen Station. "Wakatake no Sho Bettei Sasane", which opened as a villa of "Wakatake no Sho", is a onsen ryokan with all rooms equipped with semi-open-air baths. Another attractive feature is that the semi-open-air baths in all guest rooms face the valley. The great thing about this hotel is that you can enjoy onsen in a private space while looking up at the seasonal nature, such as fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery.
There are 16 rooms in total, and there are 4 types such as Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms. The photo shows a "C type" room that can accommodate 1 to 4 people. It's a spacious room with a separate living room and bedroom, so you can relax. The rooms are Japanese-Western style, so you can enjoy the relaxing Japanese atmosphere of a onsen ryokan. The terrace offers a beautiful view of the valley. Turn off your smartphone and relax.
Each room has its own semi-open-air bath, so you won't get bored no matter how many times you visit. The photo shows the semi-open-air bath in the "A type" guest room, which is the largest inn. It is perfect for family trips as it has a spacious bathtub that can fit 4 people comfortably. The large fringed windows offer a spectacular view of the Kinugawa Valley. An extraordinary bathing experience will come true.
Official details
onsen Onsen Wakatake no Sho Bettei Sasane
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,000
- address
- 136 Tochigi onsen
- access
- 5 minute walk from JR Kinugawa Koen Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Hana no Yado Matsuya is a onsen ryokan located about 10 minutes by bus from onsen Station. Paintings by Yumeji Takeshita are displayed throughout the building, making it feel like an art museum. From the Japanese garden, you can get off near the river and enjoy a stroll along the Kinugawa River. How about taking a leisurely stroll while wearing a yukata and feeling the negative ions?
There are two types of rooms with open-air baths: Japanese-style and Japanese-Western style. Among them, the Japanese-style room is located closest to the Kinugawa River in the inn, so you can experience the rustic Kinugawa up close while soaking in the bathtub. Some Japanese-style rooms face the garden, and you can enjoy the view of the Japanese garden that changes with the seasons from the open-air bath. How about enjoying a relaxing bath while feeling nature up close?
A rustic open-air bath with the Kinugawa River flowing right next to it. onsen fresh greenery in summer and the autumn foliage in autumn. You can enjoy nature while soaking in onsen, or you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery while having tea or sake on the terrace. You can enjoy the healing time to your heart's content.
This is a Japanese-Western style room where Yumeji Takeshita's world view spreads out. The retro camellia-patterned interior and Yumeji's paintings are displayed everywhere, giving you a Taisho romance. This room can accommodate up to 4 people, so it is recommended for family trips and girls' trips.
Official details
onsen Hana no Yado Matsuya
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,159
- address
- 19 Tochigi, onsen Prefecture
- access
- Train: Get off at Kinugawa Koen Station and walk to the right for 3 minutes/Car: Take National Route 121 from Nikko Expressway Imaichi IC and drive in the direction of Kinugawa for about 30 minutes
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 5 minutes walk from onsen Station. ``Kinugawa Park Hotels'' is a onsen inn with its own hot spring source surrounded by rich nature, which is hard to believe considering it is so close to a station. The hotel has a variety of onsen with different tastes, including the Oedo ukiyoburo, ancient cypress bath, large open-air bath, houseboat bath, barrel bath, and private open-air bath, and you can also enjoy a short bath tour experience within the hotel. Especially recommended for onsen lovers and those who want to relax in nature.
There are 100 guest rooms in total, and the types are different for each of the four main buildings: Kirakukan, Kinokan, Kishintei, and Park Cottage. The guest rooms with open-air baths are “Kinoyakata” and “Kishotei”. The photo is a guest room with an open-air stone bath at "Kishotei". The spacious room with 12 tatami mats and 10 tatami mats has a Japanese appearance that will make you feel at ease.
The rooms at "Kishotei" are especially recommended for those who want to enjoy a nest stay, as they have a in-room dining plan. Dinner served in in-room dining is a kaiseki meal exclusively for guests staying at "Kishotei". You can enjoy the seasonal flavors at your own pace without worrying about the eyes. In addition, guests of "Kishotei" can enter the hotel through a private gate instead of the normal front desk, so it is recommended for those who want to minimize contact with other people. It seems that you can enjoy the feeling of incognito.
Official details
onsen Kinugawa Park Hotels
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,975
- address
- 1409 Tochigi Ohara, Nikko City onsen Prefecture
- access
- 5 minutes walk from Tobu Railway onsen Station.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
“Tsuga no Toki” is a hot onsen ryokan in the middle of nature, a little away from the hustle and bustle of onsen Onsen. About 5 minutes by bus from onsen Station. It is a luxurious inn that is full of warmth. In addition to the large public bath and open-air bath, there is also a private bedrock bath. It is also recommended for those who want to heal their daily fatigue and detox.
There are 11 types of guest rooms with open-air baths. Each bathtub type and room style are different, so you can enjoy a new experience no matter how many times you visit. The photo shows "YUZU" located on the 7th floor, the top floor. The space is filled with the warmth of wood and offers a relaxing atmosphere. Equipped with a low bed, it offers a spacious stay and is recommended for families with small children.
Detailed information
onsen Onsen Hotel Toganoki
Tochigi / Kinugawa, onsen / ryokan
- address
- 1438-1 Tochigi Ohara, Nikko City onsen Prefecture
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from "onsen Station", about 5 minutes by dial bus / About 20 minutes by car from "Imaichi IC"