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Yashio no Yu, Nikko Wanoshiro hot spring

It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Nikko Station. Yashio-no-Yu, located just before the ABCs of Hot Spring, is a hot spring Property operated by Nikko City. This hot spring is reputed to make your skin smooth and smooth. The quality of the hot spring is clear and colorless alkaline simple hot spring, so everyone from the elderly to children can bathe safely.

The Public hot spring has a low-temperature sauna, a water bath in the men's bath and a bubble bath in the women's bath. With a manicured garden spread out before you, you can enjoy the Public hot spring with a liberating view of the garden while soaking in the hot spring.

The Property has a Dining Area, a massage parlor, and a rest area. Parking (77 spaces) is also available, making it convenient to stop by by car.

Outdoor hot spring

There is an outdoor hot spring bath in the continuation of the Public hot spring, and bathing while enjoying the view of Nikko's lush natural garden will help you forget the fatigue of the day. A large maple tree is right in front of the baths, and the fresh greenery in early spring, the autumn leaves in fall, and the snow-viewing baths in winter provide a soothing space to experience the changing of the seasons. At night, the outdoor hot spring is lit up and shows a different face from that of the daytime, making it a popular spot for visitors from far and wide.

Rest area

In the rest area called "Exchange Room," many visitors relax on tatami mats and chat with each other after taking a bath. Eating and drinking are also free, so it is recommended to spend a relaxing time in the "Exchange Room" while enjoying snacks purchased at the cafeteria or store.
In the Dining Area, try the "Nikko Maitake Tempura Soba and Udon Noodles," which are known for their large maitake mushrooms. Nikko Yubara Ramen" with delicious seasoned yuba is another popular menu item.

Yashio-no-yu" at Wanoshiro Hot Spring in Nikko

• 1726-4 Kiyotaki-Wanoshiro-cho, Nikko City MAP
• From Nikko Station, take the Tobu Bus bound for Okuhosoo via Yashionoyu (about 20 minutes), and get off at Yashionoyu.
• 10:00 - 21:00 (reception by 20:30)
• Thursdays (open if Thursday is a national holiday, closed the following day) *Other temporary closing days apply.
• Junior high school students and older: 700 yen, elementary school students: 350 yen, infants: free
  Citizens' special discount available
  Towels 300 yen, bath towels 550 yen
• 0288-53-6611
• Free of charge
• Alkaline simple spring

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Yurin Shunhyo-tei Yurin, Nikko Ogurayama Onsen

From Nikko Station, head toward Toshogu Shrine and up Mt. Ogura, and you will find "Nikko Ogurayama Hot Spring Haruhyoutei Yurin" in the midst of Nikko's great nature. The modern building is eye-catching.

Located in the mountains, this hot spring Property is quiet and secluded, surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature, such as swaying trees and insects.

Outdoor hot spring

The baths are indoor and outdoor hot springs, and the spring water is alkaline simple spring water that is not heated, not watered, and not circulated. During the day, visitors can soak slowly in the hot spring in the sunlight, and at night they can enjoy the fantastic rock baths lit up by the lights. The bathrooms are well serviced, with about 10 kinds of commercially available shampoos to choose from.

What makes it unique is its business hours. The hot spring is open from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., attracting many hot spring lovers even late at night to relieve the fatigue of their travels.
The bathing ticket is a one-day pass, which allows you to bathe during the day, go sightseeing, and then bathe again later in the day.
If you are late arriving in Nikko due to traffic congestion, or if you want to avoid traffic on your way home, this is a Daytrip Destinations hot spring Property you should definitely know about.

Dining Area with a wide variety of alcoholic beverages

Another highlight is the Cafe Dining Bar Ogura-an Dining Area with jazz music playing in the background.
The atmosphere is so stylish and modern that it is hard to believe that it is inside a hot spring Property. The most popular dish is the "Onsen Tamago Carbonara" made with homemade hot spring eggs, which is the pride of the owner. The drink menu also offers a wide variety of drinks, from Nikko's local sake to Western-style sake, as well as a variety of snacks and small dishes to fill up your stomach.
Although it is a dining bar, it is a non-smoking establishment, which is another key point of care to prevent smells after taking a bath.

Signboard cat walking freely inside the building

The cat manager "Mocha" and trainee cat "Chibita" are loved by cat-loving fans.
These cute cats, which have been featured in magazines, roam freely throughout the museum.
*They may not be there depending on the day.

Yurin Shunhyo-tei Yurin, Ogurayama Hot Spring, Nikko

• 2823 Tokorono, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• 5 minutes by car from Tobu Nikko Station
• 14:00～26:00
• No holidays
• 900yen
• 0288-54-2487
• Free of charge
• Alkaline simple spring
• Closed from 2020

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Tosuteru hot spring Ryokan Fukudaya (Hatago-Fukudaya)

Tosuteru Hot Spring Ryoron Fukudaya is located 15 minutes by car from the Osawa I.C. on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road. Founded in the days when the area was a prosperous lodging town for pilgrims to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the inn is now a popular Daytrip Destinations hot spring Property with its own hot spring source.

The hot spring is an alkaline simple high hot spring, clear and colorless, with a source temperature of 50°C and an abundance of hot water. The indoor bath has a high ceiling with a view of the garden through a large windowpane.

Spacious outdoor hot spring

The large Outdoor hot spring has a Japanese garden-like atmosphere and is constructed of large rocks such as the blue-green Sanpa-ishi stone. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing and leisurely soak in the bath.
Every year on the winter solstice, more than 2,000 yuzu citrons are floated in the yuzu bath, and pumpkin porridge is served to the first 100 visitors.

A hall where you can enjoy seafood dishes

It also has a large hall, making it convenient for groups and large numbers of people. Since the proprietress is from the Shimokita Peninsula, you can also enjoy dishes using seafood from the local waters. You can enjoy Aomori's fresh seafood in Nikko's mountain village, such as kaikyo salmon, water octopus, and ice fish (komai). Other popular dishes include a single cucumber pickled in hot spring water at 50 degrees Celsius and hearty karaage (fried fish).
Private rooms are also available, and reservations are required for use.

Tosuteru Hot Spring Ryokan Fukudaya

• 642-4 Owatari, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• From Shimo-Imaichi Station, take the Nikko City Bus bound for Owatari. 25 minutes and get off at Shimo-Owatari Bus Stop. 2 minutes walk from Shimo-Owatari Bus Stop.
• 10:00-22:00
• Wednesdays (open on national holidays and winter solstice)
• Weekdays 600 yen, weekends and holidays 700 yen, after 17:00 500 yen
  Free for children under elementary school age
• 0288-21-8876
• Free of charge
• Alkaline simple spring

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Nature baths Akebi, a separate hot spring

Akebi, a natural hot spring away from home, offers private rooms with outdoor hot spring baths. The outdoor hot spring baths, both hinoki baths and stone baths, are equipped with private hot springs, and are a luxurious place to soak in hot spring water while enjoying the view of the Kinugawa valley. The views and interiors from all 10 detached rooms are all different, so you can look forward to spending time in a different room each time you visit.
There are two faucets beside the bathtub labeled "SOURCE (40°C)" and "HOT (around 50°C)," allowing you to adjust the temperature to your liking.

A room with the scent of wood wafting through the air

There is no Dining Area in the Property, but you can bring your own food. The rooms are completely private, so it is recommended for those with children or those who want to spend a quiet and relaxing time.

There is also a women-only bedrock bath, which offers two types of bedrock baths, low-temperature and high-temperature, to suit your physical condition and preference, making it ideal for a refreshing bath. There is a rest area inside the bedrock bath Property, and beverages are available so that you can spend your time at your own pace. There is also a lounge in the style of an old private house and a footbath on the terrace, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay.

Nature Bath Remote Hot Spring Akebi

• 19-26 Hara, Osagoe, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 min. walk from Osakoshi Station
• 10:00-23:00
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• From 3,800 yen per room per hour (depending on the time of use)
• 0288-76-0350
• Free of charge
• Simple hot spring (hypotonic neutral low-temperature spring)

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Kani-yu (Kani-yu)

Kaniyu is located further into the mountains from Okukinu hot spring. The area where this hot spring is located is in a national park, so it is inconvenient that general vehicles are not allowed to enter the area from the halfway point, but it is a hidden hot spring that you should definitely visit. To enjoy the hot spring on a day trip, visitors can take a bus or car to Meotobuchi Onsen, and then walk along a 4.5-kilometer hiking trail.
Once you arrive at the inn, you can immediately start touring the famous hot spring baths. All of the indoor and outdoor hot springs, as well as the private baths, offer a panoramic view of the wild landscape with virgin forest looming in front of you. In particular, the second outdoor hot spring offers a view of a waterfall in front of you, and the cool, refreshing scenery will cleanse your soul.

You can enjoy five different types of hot spring water.

The five sources of "Kanyu" boast a volume of hot water equivalent to two drums (a little over 300 liters) per minute. Each has its own unique characteristics, such as the "golden hot spring" with its muddy water, the "rock hot spring" whose main ingredient is salt, which is highly effective in retaining heat, and the "bamboo hot spring" with its smooth water that feels good on the skin. The mixed bathing outdoor hot spring "Romanyu" allows visitors to enjoy these varied hot springs in one place. Four bathtubs separated by small partitions allow visitors to soak in the hot water of each source, and the bathtubs are available in temperatures ranging from lukewarm to hot, allowing visitors to choose the level of hot water they prefer. Located at an elevation of 1,350 meters, the baths are 8 to 9 degrees cooler than those below, even in mid-summer, making bathing a pleasant experience.
The one-day hot spring is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so leave early to allow plenty of time to arrive.

Kajin-yu

• 871 Kawamata, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the Imaichi IC to Meotobuchi, and approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on foot from the Meotobuchi hot spring municipal parking lot.
  
• From Kinugawa Onsen Station, take the Nikko City Bus bound for Meotobuchi Hot Spring (about 1 hour and 35 minutes), get off at the last stop, and walk about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• One day hot spring 9:00-15:00
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• Adults 1,000 yen, elementary school students 700 yen (both with face towel)
• 0288-96-0311
• Free (Meotobuchi hot spring municipal parking lot)
• Sulfur spring - sodium, chloride, bicarbonate hot spring (hydrogen sulfide type), etc.