Recommended Length: Day 2
Stroll around Nikko's world-famous shrines and temples in a kimono, then relax at one of Japan's top hot spring resorts, Kinugawa Onsen. This is a classic course for first-time visitors.
World Heritage and Onsen Highlights
Day 1
Nikko Station / Tobu-Nikko Station
On Foot
20-minute walk
Dress-Up
Kimono Stroll
Stroll around the World Heritage sites of Nikko while wearing a kimono. A kimono can be rented in a variety of materials and styles for women, men and children. Staff are available to assist in getting you dressed properly.
Traditional Culture
On Foot
10-minute walk to Shinkyo Bridge
World Heritage Temples & Shrines
By train
10 minutes from Tobu-Nikko Station by trains bound for the Asakusa Station. Transfer at Shimoimaichi Station. Then 40 minutes by train to Kawaji-Yumoto Station.
Accommodation
Kawaji Onsen
About 11 kilometers upstream from Kinugawa Onsen is Kawaji Onsen, first discovered in the Edo period and said to help wounds heal. The resort lies where the Kinugawa and Ojikagawa rivers meet, and has about 10 hotels and ryokan. You can also buy the Yumeguri Yuko Tegata here, a ticket that gives you access to several of the baths in the area. Because of the quiet, mountainous location, visitors at Kawaji Onsen can immerse themselves in the open-air baths on the river bank, taking in the rustic beauty of the area in each season.
HOT SPRING
End of Day 1
Day 2
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
By bus
20 minutes on buses bound for Nikko Edomura
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
20 minutes on buses bound for Kinugawa-Onsen Station