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Kinugawa Onsen

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Kinugawa Onsen

鬼怒川温泉

Tochigi · Kanto

Kinugawa Onsen is a hot-spring town strung along a river gorge in Tochigi, two minutes' walk from Kinugawaonsen Station on the Tobu line. Two public footbaths are free to use — Kinuko-no-yu by Kurogane Bridge and Kinuta-no-yu beside the station — while day-use bathing at the riverside ryokan is charged separately, typically from around ¥700.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous destinations like Nikko, overlooking this serene onsen town.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Opening hours
Seasonal — see below

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to visit the onsen town; public footbaths (Kinuko-no-yu by Kurogane Bridge, Kinuta-no-yu at the station) are free. Day-use bathing at hotels/ryokan is charged separately (typically ¥700+ adults).
Nearest station
Kinugawaonsen Station · 2 min walk

Today

¥700

Note

  • Open 24 hours (area — individual baths, shops and facilities keep their own hours)

Tags

onsen

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