What this area is like
Kinugawa Onsen lines a river gorge, with river rafting and the Edo Wonderland theme park nearby. Nasu, in the north, is a highland resort with hot springs, farms and the Nasu Imperial Villa woods.
Plan your visit
Kinugawa is on the Tobu line from Tokyo; Nasu is reached via Nasushiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen.
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Places to see in this area
Kinugawa Onsen
A riverside hot-spring town in a gorge of the Kinugawa River, popular with Tokyo weekenders.
- Access
- Kinugawa-Onsen Station on the Tobu Kinugawa Line.
- Hours
- Varies by facility.
- Fee
- Varies by facility.
- Address
- Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko, Tochigi
The tourist centre inside the station can help find same-day rooms. Try the Kinugawa river boat down the gorge.
How to plan your time here
- The Tobu limited express Kinu or Spacia X reaches Kinugawa from Asakusa in about 2 hours.
- Combine with Nikko’s shrines, or head on to the highland resorts of Nasu.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.