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Yashio no Yu, Nikko Wanoshiro hot spring

About a 20-minute bus ride from Nikko Station, “Yashio no Yu,” located just before the Iroha-zaka slope, is a public hot spring property in Nikko City. It’s renowned for leaving your skin feeling smooth and silky. The spring water is colorless, transparent, alkaline simple hot spring, making it safe for everyone from the elderly to children to enjoy.

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 features a Dining Area, massage chairs, and a rest area, which you can easily use before or after your bath. With on-site parking (84 spaces), it’s also 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.

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The water has a smooth, silky texture that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. The washing areas tend to get crowded on weekend evenings, so be sure to allow plenty of time for your visit.

Rest area

In the rest area, known as the “Koryu-shitsu” (Social Room), many people relax on the tatami mats and chat after their bath. We also recommend taking your time to enjoy souvenirs purchased at the gift shop.

At the Dining Area, the pork cutlet and meat patty cutlets made with Nikko’s brand pork—Nikko HIMITSU Pork—are very popular. “Yuba Ramen” (soy sauce or miso), featuring delicious seasoned yuba, is also a popular menu item.

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

• 1726-4 Kiyotaki-Wanoshiro-cho, Nikko City MAP
• Take a Tobu Bus bound for “Yashio no Yu” from Nikko Station (about 20 minutes), then get off at “Yashio no Yu” and walk just a short distance.
• 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Reception closes at 8:30 p.m.)
• Closed on Thursdays (Open on Thursdays that are national holidays; closed the following weekday) *Other temporary closures may apply
• 1,000 yen for junior high school students and older; 700 yen for children aged 4 and older (elementary school students); free for children under 4. *Resident discounts available.
  Hand towel: 300 yen; bath towel: 600 yen
• 0288-53-6611
• Free of charge
• Alkaline simple spring

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Toshō Hot Spring 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.

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The water is light but moist and warms the skin and core of the body. The fried food in the cafeteria is very large!

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 (Reception closes at 21:00)
• Wednesdays *Open if Wednesday is a public holiday or the winter solstice
• Adults (junior high school students and older): 700 yen; Children: 400 yen; Children 5 and under: Free
  
• 0288-21-8876
• Free of charge
• Alkaline simple spring
• Value-Pack Ticket (12-sheet booklet): ¥8,000

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Nature Bath: Detached House “Yua-kebi”

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.

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The private atmosphere makes it a great place for families with children or couples who want to spend a relaxing time together.

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
• 10:00-22:00
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• From 3,900 yen per room per hour (depending on usage time)
• 0288-76-0350
• Free of charge
• Simple hot spring (hypotonic neutral low-temperature spring)