If you are looking for a hotel or ryokan within Nikko City, an onsen resort of the city is recommended. There are seven onsen resorts, each characterized by things such as different spring quality and texture: “Kawamata”, “Yunishigawa”, “Okukinu”, “Chuzenji”, “Kinugawa”, “Oku Nikko Yumoto”, and “Kawaji”.
Kawamata Onsen
Kawamata Onsen is an onsen resort in the northern part of Nikko City. The surrounding area is filled with nature such as the valley with a depth of 100 meters “Setoaikyo”, “Kawamatako”, and “Kinugawa”. Because of this, being able to see the view of nature of things such as valleys, mountains, and rivers is one of the key points of hotels and ryokan of Kawamata Onsen. In addition, although there are a small number of lodgings, many of them have reserved open-air baths, allowing you to enjoy a natural hot spring.
Spot information
- Spot name: Kawamata Onsen
- Street address: Kawamata Nikko, Tochigi 321-2717
- Access: About 1 hour 30 minutes by municipal bus from Tobu Kinugawa Onsen Station
- Wi-Fi: Available (Depending on facility)
- Language: English
- Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International (Depending on facility)
Yunishigawa Onsen
Yunishigawa Onsen is an onsen resort located along the Yunishi River in the northeastern part of Nikko City. It is a historical onsen resort with over 800 years since its opening, and there are now ryokan and guest houses along the river. The price range is slightly higher at about 15,000 yen on average, as there are several luxury ryokan with guest rooms with open-air baths.
In addition, the “Kamakura Festival” is held every year from late January to the middle of March at Yunishigawa Onsen. During this period, mini Kamakura along with candles are arranged in the onsen area, and you can see a fantastic scene.
Spot information
- Spot name: Yunishigawa Onsen (Yunishigawa Station)
- Street address: Yunishigawa Nikko, Tochigi 321-2601
- Access: Approximately 50 minutes by Nikko Kotsu Dial Bus from Tobu Kinugawa Onsen Station
- Wi-Fi: Available (Roadside station “Yunishigawa”, NIKKO CITY Wi-Fi, depends on facility)
- Languge: English
- Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International (Depending on facility)
Okukinu Onsen
Okukinu Onsen is an onsen resort located in the northwestern part of Nikko City. Because it is located on the back of a mountain surrounded by a beech virgin forest, it takes about an hour and a half by foot from the closest bus stop “Meotobuchi Parking”. Since there are four famous springs and lodgings without great accessibility: “Kaniyu”, “Haccho No Yu”, “Teshirosawa Onsen”, and “Nikkosawa Onsen”, be sure to visit if you have the chance. There are hotels that offer a shuttle, so be sure to check with each facility.
Spot information
- Spot name: Okukinu onsen (Meotobuchi Parking)
- Street address: Kawamata Nikko, Tochigi 321-2717
- Access: About 1 hour and 15 minutes by municipal bus from Tobu Kinugawa Onsen Station
- Wi-Fi: Available (Depending on facility)
- Language: English
- Credit cards No credit cards accepted
Chuzenji Onsen
Chuzenji Onsen is an onsen resort located on the shore of Lake Chuzenji. Ryokan and hotels are dotted around the lanke. Although there are many hotels, the rooms are mostly Japanese-style / Japanese-modern, offering a Japanese-style accommodation.
In the area, there is of course Lake Chuzenji, as well as other tourist spots such as Chuzenji Tachiki Kannon, Futaarasan Jinja Chugushi, Nantaisan, Kegon Falls, and Ryuzu Falls.
Spot information
- Spot name: Chuzenji Onsen (Chuzenji Onsen Station)
- Street address: Chugushi Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661
- Access: About 40 minutes from Nikko Station by Tobu bus
- Wi-Fi: Available (Depending on facility)
- Language: English
- Credit cards VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International (Depending on facility)
Kinugawa Onsen
Kinugawa Onsen is the largest onsen area in Nikko, and is said to be one of the best hot spring resorts in Kanto. There are many ryokan and hotels along the Kinugawa Valley. There are places where the price range of accommodation is around 10,000 yen or less per person a night, and there are very luxurious types at about 60,000 yen or more for two people a night.
In addition, there are theme parks such as "Edo Wonderland" and "Tobu World Square", which are popular among foreign tourists, making this an ideal area for enjoying both sightseeing and the onsen.
Spot information
- Spot name: Kinugawa Onsen (Kinugawa Onsen Station)
- Street address: Kinugawaonsen, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2522
- Access: About 2 hours 10 minutes by express train from Shinjuku Station
- Wi-Fi: Available (Depending on facility)
- Language: English
- Credit cards VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International (Depending on facility)
Oku Nikko Yumoto Onsen
Oku Nikko Yumoto Onsen is a historic onsen area that is said to have opened about 1200 years ago. Because it is about 1 hour and 10 minutes by bus from Nikko Station and Tobu Nikko Station, which is a sightseeing base of Nikko City, It is said to be “Nikko no Okuzashiki”. Okuzashiki is a term that refers to an onsen resort located in a place with a long history and at a secluded location. There are various types of accommodation such as ryokan, hotels, and guest houses, and hotels and guest houses are especially numerous.
In addition, foot bath “Anyo no Yu”, which can be used free of charge, allowing you to soak freely without having to stay the night.
Spot information
- Spot name: Oku Nikko Yumoto Onsen (Oku Nikko Yumoto Onsen Station)
- Street address: Yumoto Nikko, Tochigi 321-1662
- Access: Approximately an hour and ten minutes by Tobu bus from Nikko Station
- Wi-Fi: Available (Depending on facility)
- Language: English
- Credit cards VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International (Depending on facility)
Kawaji Onsen
Kawaji Onsen is a small onsen area located in the valley where Ojikagawa and Kinugawa meet. Hotels, ryokan, restaurants and shops are lined along Ojikagawa. There are several valleys in the surrounding area and it features a quiet environment. If you’re staying at Kawaji Onsen, it is a staple to visit the scenic spot "Ryuokyo" of Tochigi. There is a promenade leading to Ryuokyo, and you can see the magnificent nature.
Spot information
- Spot name: Kawaji Onsen (Kawaji Onsen Station)
- Street address: Kawaji Onsen Nikko, Tochigi 321-2611
- Access: About 50 minutes from Tokyo Station by Tohoku Shinkansen
- Wi-Fi: Available (Depending on facility)
- Language: English
- Credit cards VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International (Depending on facility)
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