Recommended Length: 3 Days
Set along the Kinugawa River, this major hot spring area is home to a host of sightseeing spots and outdoor activities.
Go With the Flow: Adventure and Relaxation in Kinugawa and Kawaji
AMAZING KINUGAWA and KAWAJI
Day 1
Kinugawa-Onsen Station
On Foot
1-minute walk
Kinuta Statue
Kinugawa Onsen Station "Kinuta" bronze statue
As you leave Kinugawa-Onsen Station, you will see a statue of a demon holding a spiked club. This is Kinuta, the mascot of Kinugawa Onsen, and one of seven demon images around the town. Near the statue there is a free footbath called Kinuta-no-Yu.
statue
On Foot
5-minute walk
Boat Ride
Kinugawa River Boat Tour
Experience the Kinugawa River on a motorless boat guided by a skillful boatman. During the 40-minute ride, enjoy gentle stretches, thrilling moments on rapids, views of changing seasons, and diverse rock formations.
Water Activities
Other
10-minutes by free shuttle bus from Kinugawa Onsen Station to the Kinugawa downstream boat dock, or a 15-minute walk from Kinugawa-Onsen Station
Relaxation
Footbath Cafe "espo"
Enjoy views of the Kinu-Tateiwa Otsuribashi Suspension Bridge and the surrounding nature from this terrace cafe. Relax and enjoy sweets and coffee or tea, while you soak your feet in the soothing hot spring waters.
Cafe
On Foot
10-minute walk
Sightseeing
Kinu-Tateiwa Otsuribashi Suspension Bridge
This 140-meter-long suspension bridge connects the resort town of Kinugawa Onsen with Tateiwa, a striking, shield-shaped rock formation. The bridge is about 40 meters above the Kinugawa River, affording great views of the river and surrounding greenery. Don't miss the colorful foliage in fall.
Spot
Other
Access to each accommodation on foot or by taxi
Accommodation
End of Day 1
Day 2
Kinugawa Onsen
On Foot
Depending on your accommodation, it should take between 5 and 30 minutes.
Fureai Bridge
Fureai Bridge
This pedestrian bridge across the Kinugawa River is at the center of the resort town, with views along the gorge in both directions. Don't miss the stairs leading to the bridge, painted with a mural of a red demon; one of the seven demons you can see around the town.
Spot
By taxi
5 minutes by taxi to the Ojikagawa River
Activity
Rafting
Feel the flow of the water and enjoy the wildlife while rafting down the Kinugawa River in a rubber boat. With a capacity of up to eight people per boat, passengers work together to navigate the river's clear water.
Water Activities
On Foot
15-minute walk to Kinugawa Onsen Grand Hotel
Relaxation
Blooming SPA KAIKA
Relax and unwind at KAIKA Blooming Spa at Kinugawa Grand Hotel, in treatment rooms surrounded by lush gardens. Enjoy a range of facial and body treatments, each starting with a soothing floral foot bath.
Entertainment & Leisure
By taxi
15-minute taxi ride to Kawaji Onsen
Accommodation
End of Day 2
Day 3
Ryuokyo Station
On Foot
5-minute taxi ride to the Ryuo Valley area
Nature
By train
13-minute train ride from Ryuokyo Station to Tobu World Square Station
Theme Park
Tobu World Square
In this theme park, you can see everything from the Great Pyramids to the Burj Khalifa—at 1:25 scale. There are models of 102 famous structures from around the world—46 of them World Heritage sites—all created with impressive craftsmanship and attention to detail. Dotted around the park are over 20,000 real bonsai trees and plants where you can experience the changing seasons, and in the colder months the models are beautifully illuminated after dark.
Entertainment & Leisure
By bus
Just under 20 minutes by bus from Tobu World Square to Nikko Edomura bus stop
Theme Park
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
Experience the culture of the Edo period (1603-1867) at Edo Wonderland. Soak in the atmosphere of centuries ago as you stroll through the realistically recreated towns and samurai residences. Enjoy family-friendly events such as a thrilling ninja show, and dress up as a samurai or princess as you interact with period role-playing staff. Edo Wonderland combines history with expansive, theme park-style amusement for an extraordinary day out with plenty of fun photo opportunities.
Entertainment & Leisure
By bus
Around 20 minutes by bus from Nikko Edomura to Kinugawa-Onsen Station