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Nikko, Tochigi / 鬼怒川温泉

Kinugawa Onsen

One of the largest hot-spring towns in the Kanto region, lining the Kinugawa gorge; discovered in the Edo period, when only monks and lords visiting Nikko could bathe here.

A dark river in a deep gorge between steep wooded cliffs, with a hotel building partly hidden by trees on the right
The Kinugawa gorge in springPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
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Before you go

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Getting there

Get off at Kinugawa-Onsen or Kinugawa-Koen Station on the Tobu Kinugawa Line; 20 minutes by car from Imaichi IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
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Address: Nikko, Tochigi (Japanese address: 栃木県日光市鬼怒川温泉)

Official site: http://www.nikko-kankou.org/spot/51

Location

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Nearby spots

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Crowds

Busiest season

Around the winter solstice in December, Kinugawa and Kawaji onsen offer yuzu citrus baths.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
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Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteThe water is a mild alkaline simple spring, odourless and tasteless; Nikko's World Heritage sites are about 30 minutes away by car.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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