Kinugawa Onsen Nanae Yae
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.60 out of 5 (1,528 reviews). Guests praise the alkaline simple onsen that sits softly on the skin, the spectacular open-air bath over the Kinugawa Gorge and the soothing communal bath, and the private-hire bath in a private space. Families with children also value the cooking built around local ingredients and the completely non-smoking setting, seeing it as an inn where they can spend a quiet stay.
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Spectacular open-air bath over the Kinugawa Gorge and gentle simple spring water
Spectacular open-air bath over the Kinugawa Gorge and gentle simple spring water
An open-air bath where the spectacular scenery of the Kinugawa Gorge rises right in front of you, plus a soothing communal bath. The spring water is an alkaline simple onsen that sits very softly on the skin, low in irritation and a welcome choice when bathing with a baby or young child.
- •A spectacular open-air bath and communal bath looking out over the Kinugawa Gorge, with alkaline simple onsen water that is soft on the skin
Private-hire bath in a private space
Private-hire bath in a private space
A private-hire bath where you can enjoy the onsen to your heart's content in a room of your own (reservation required, 3,850 yen for 45 minutes). Guests with limited mobility can use it with peace of mind, and families with small children can enjoy the onsen entirely on their own.
- •A private-hire bath in a private space is available (reservation required, 3,850 yen for 45 minutes)
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Overview
Kinugawa Onsen Nanae Yae, the inn of quiet and heartfelt hospitality, is a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station and holds a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5. Its spring water is an alkaline simple onsen that sits very softly on the skin, a fine onsen for bathing with a baby. Along with the open-air bath, where the spectacular scenery of the Kinugawa Gorge rises right in front of you, and the soothing communal bath, there is a private-hire bath in a private space where you can relax at your own pace (reservation required), so even families with small children can enjoy the onsen entirely on their own. The cooking, which makes the most of local ingredients, is well regarded, and the whole building is non-smoking, making it an easy place to stay with young children.
Nanae Yae, the inn of quiet and heartfelt hospitality, sits in Kinugawa Onsen in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. It is a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station, and this calm, unhurried onsen inn holds a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5.
An alkaline simple onsen that is gentle even for babies
Kinugawa Onsen is a celebrated hot spring whose water sits very softly on the skin. Here the spring water is an alkaline simple onsen, said to be beneficial for nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain and chronic digestive complaints, and its low-irritation character is a welcome gentleness when you are bathing with a baby or a young child.
An open-air bath with spectacular Kinugawa Gorge views, and a communal bath
The open-air bath looks straight out onto the spectacular scenery of the Kinugawa Gorge, and the communal bath is a soothing space, so you can soak slowly with nature all around you.
A private-hire bath in a private space
There is also a private-hire bath where you can enjoy the onsen to your heart's content in a room of your own (reservation required, 3,850 yen for 45 minutes). Guests with limited mobility can use it with peace of mind, and families with small children can have the onsen entirely to themselves.
Local ingredients on the table, and a completely non-smoking building
At both dinner and breakfast, the chefs put care into dishes that make the most of local ingredients. The entire building is non-smoking, so parents of small children do not have to think about the air around them. Allergy requests for meals cannot be accommodated on the day of your stay, so please let the inn know when you book.
A base for exploring Kinugawa
The inn is a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Railway, a convenient base for the theme parks and sightseeing spots of the Nikko and Kinugawa area.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1060 Kinugawaonsen Ohara, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2522 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Railway. |
| trainNearest station | Kinugawa Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 30 cars. |
| callPhone | +81-288-77-2222 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.7e8e.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Kinugawa Onsen Nanae Yae best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Kinugawa Onsen Nanae Yae?
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Parking: Free parking for 30 cars.
How do you get to Kinugawa Onsen Nanae Yae?
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About a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Railway.
Is the water in the communal bath gentle enough to bathe in with a baby?
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It is a light, clear simple onsen with no harshness to it, so children can soak in it with peace of mind.
What time can we check in?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you will arrive after 6 p.m., please contact the inn in advance.
What time is dinner served?
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Dinner can start any time between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., and the latest finishing time is 9 p.m. Allow roughly one to two hours for the meal.
Can we bring in baby food or drinks?
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Guests are asked to refrain from bringing in food or drinks, and this includes baby food.
What are the rates for babies and young children?
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For babies and young children, the rate depends on whether meals and bedding are included, for example 50% of the adult rate, 4,400 yen or 3,300 yen. Meals without bedding cannot be accepted.
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