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Kinugawa Onsen Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.23 (519 reviews). Families praise the two private-hire open-air baths with different moods (children may join), the tatami room overlooking the valley with its sunken kotatsu, and the private dining room featuring Japan SPF Pork Association-certified 'Nikko Himitsu Buta' pork. Guests report that the calm atmosphere lets families with children relax and take their time.
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Kids Facilities
Two private-hire open-air baths for kids - 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze'
Two private-hire open-air baths for kids - 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze'
Two private-hire open-air baths with different moods, 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze'. Capacity is roughly 2 adults plus children of elementary school age or younger, so families with small children can bathe together. Each bath has an outdoor washing area equipped with shampoo and other amenities.
- •Two private-hire open-air baths, 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze'; capacity is about 2 adults plus children of elementary school age or younger
- •Each bath has an outdoor washing area with shampoo provided; open from 2 p.m.
Japanese-style tatami room overlooking the valley, with a sunken kotatsu
Japanese-style tatami room overlooking the valley, with a sunken kotatsu
Rooms include a 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style room overlooking the valley, furnished with a modern sunken kotatsu and a wide veranda. The tatami room is also well suited to laying out futon and co-sleeping with small children, and the sunken kotatsu makes for relaxed lounging.
- •A 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style room overlooking the valley with a modern sunken kotatsu and wide veranda is available
Private dining room featuring Nikko Himitsu Buta pork
Private dining room featuring Nikko Himitsu Buta pork
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Dinner centers on 'Nikko Himitsu Buta,' a certified brand pork from the Japan SPF Pork Association, served in a private dining room. Families with children can enjoy a relaxed meal without worrying about those around them.
- •Dinner centers on Nikko Himitsu Buta pork (certified by the Japan SPF Pork Association), served in a private dining room
- •Guests with food allergies should inform the facility at the time of reservation. The facility will make every effort to remove allergens from the dishes, but cannot guarantee complete removal of allergens.
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幼児用の食事椅子・食器
幼児用の食事椅子と食器を用意しています。未就学のお子様には、プランのお食事にお子様ランチが用意されます。
Overview
Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura is a 'hot-spring-hopping inn' overlooking the scenic Kinugawa gorge. Two private-hire open-air baths with different moods, 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze', can be used by roughly 2 adults plus children of elementary school age or younger, so families can bathe together undisturbed. Guest rooms include a 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style room overlooking the valley with a modern sunken kotatsu and wide veranda - a Japanese-style space where families with small children can relax. Dinner centers on 'Nikko Himitsu Buta,' a certified brand pork from the Japan SPF Pork Association, served in a private dining room. The communal bath and every guest room offer views of the valley's seasonal beauty, making this a calm, quiet hot-spring ryokan. Rakuten Travel rating: 4.23 stars.
Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura, in Kinugawa Onsen in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a 'hot-spring-hopping inn' overlooking the scenic Kinugawa gorge. The communal bath and every guest room offer views of the valley's seasonal beauty, making this a calm, quiet hot-spring ryokan.
Two private-hire open-air baths you can use with your children
There are two private-hire open-air baths with different moods, 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze', and an evening visit is recommended for the full atmosphere. Capacity for each private-hire open-air bath is roughly 2 adults plus children of elementary school age or younger, so families with small children can enjoy bathing together. Each open-air bath has an outdoor washing area equipped with shampoo and other amenities (open from 2 p.m.).
A valley-view Japanese room with a sunken kotatsu
Guest rooms include a type with a 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style room overlooking the valley, furnished with a modern sunken kotatsu and a wide veranda. The tatami room is also well suited to laying out futon and co-sleeping with small children, and the sunken kotatsu makes for relaxed lounging.
Private dining featuring Nikko Himitsu Buta pork
Dinner centers on 'Nikko Himitsu Buta,' a safe, certified brand pork from the Japan SPF Pork Association, and can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace in a private dining room. Families with children can enjoy a calm meal without worrying about those around them.
A base for exploring Kinugawa
About 1 km from Tobu Kinugawa-Onsen Station (about a 15-minute walk, or about 10 minutes by the local inn shuttle bus). Convenient as a base for sightseeing in the Nikko/Kinugawa area. Late checkout is available until 11 a.m.
This page is edited based on information from the official website, Rakuten Travel, and OTA sites (Jalan). Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 483 Kinugawaonsentaki, Nikko-shi, Tochigi 321-2526 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 1 km from Tobu Kinugawa-Onsen Station (about a 15-minute walk, or about 10 minutes by the local inn shuttle bus). |
| trainNearest station | Tobu Kinugawa-Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking available. |
| callPhone | +81-288-76-0020 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.shirakawa-yunokura.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children join the private-hire open-air baths?
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Yes. The two private-hire open-air baths, 'Kikaze' and 'Niwakaze', have a capacity of roughly 2 adults plus children of elementary school age or younger, so families with small children can bathe together. Each bath has an outdoor washing area with shampoo provided, and they are open from 2 p.m.
What are the guest rooms like for families with small children?
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Rooms include a 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style room overlooking the valley with a modern sunken kotatsu and a wide veranda. The tatami room is well suited to laying out futon and co-sleeping with small children.
Can we bring our own baby food, and is there a kids' menu?
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Yes. You may bring your own baby food, and the hotel will warm it in the microwave; tableware for baby food is available to borrow. Children who have not yet started elementary school are served a kids' lunch plate.
Is there a private dining room, and can you accommodate food allergies?
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Dinner is served in a private dining room with a calm, sukiya-style atmosphere, so families with children can eat without worrying about those around them. If anyone in your party has a food allergy, let the hotel know when you book, at the latest three days before your stay.
How do we get there, and is late checkout available?
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The hotel is about 1 km from Tobu Kinugawa-Onsen Station - about a 15-minute walk, or about 10 minutes by the local inn shuttle bus. Checkout is normally 10 a.m.; selected plans include late checkout until 11 a.m.
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