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Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel
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Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel

Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi, Japan | hotel

Heritage hotel above the Kinugawa River gorge with open-air onsen baths and four-season mountain scenery.

About this stay

Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel is the sister property of the historic Nikko Kanaya Hotel, perched above the Kinugawa River gorge surrounded by dense mountain forest. The hotel combines Western heritage architecture with Japanese onsen culture — its open-air baths overlook the emerald river valley below. The Kinugawa area offers dramatic seasonal scenery: cherry blossoms in spring, lush green gorges in summer, fiery autumn leaves, and snow-draped landscapes in winter. The dining draws from both French and Japanese traditions using Tochigi's renowned produce.


What this place offers

Kinugawa River gorge views
Open-air onsen overlooking the valley
Heritage Kanaya Hotel brand
French-Japanese fusion dining
Four-season mountain scenery
River boat excursions nearby

Best for

Nature retreatOnsen loversHeritage travelAutumn foliage

Getting here

Tokyo 2h

Tobu Railway limited express to Kinugawa Onsen

Nikko 30min

Tobu Railway to Kinugawa Onsen


Where you'll be

Prefecture Tochigi
Area Kinugawa Onsen
Country Japan
Coordinates 36.82, 139.72
$250 / night

Up to $600/night depending on season

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