Kinugawa Onsen Wakatake no Sho Bettei Sasane

♨️Every room has a semi-open-air onsen bath overlooking the Kinugawa River

Tochigi · Wakatake no Sho Bettei Sasane

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An annex in the heart of Kinugawa

• 🏯Opened as the annex of the ryokan Wakatake no Sho, tucked into the inner reaches of Kinugawa Onsen, a hot spring area with roots in the Edo period.
• 🌿The concept is to nestle into nature and simply unwind.
• 🏞️Every room faces the mountain stream, looking down on the clear waters of the Kinugawa.

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Open-air bath, indoor bath and private bath

• ♨️The spring is a mildly alkaline simple spring that feels smooth on the skin; listed benefits include neuralgia, joint pain, fatigue recovery and muscle aches.
• 🌄There is a spacious open-air bath and a Mashiko-ware pottery bath; the open-air and indoor baths are open 5:00-10:00 and 15:30-24:00.
• 🔑The private bath runs 16:00-23:00 at 3,300 yen (tax incl.) for 45 minutes, booked at check-in. Changing rooms offer hydrogen water and a foot massager, plus a powder room on the women's side.

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A semi-open-air bath in every room

• 🛁Every room has a semi-open-air bath facing the Kinugawa, each in a different style such as hinoki cypress or ceramic.
• 💧All in-room tubs are free-flowing hot spring water, with water added to adjust the temperature.
• 🕰️Soak whenever you like, as often as you like, right in your room.

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Five room types

• 🛏️Type A are the largest: a renovated Western-style special room (50㎡ plus semi-open-air bath and terrace, 2-3 guests) and a Japanese-style special room with 12.5 + 6 tatami mats, a sunroom and moon-viewing deck (1-5 guests).
• 🪵Type B (8 tatami + bedroom + sunroom, 1-4 guests) has a wide deck terrace, while Type C (8 tatami + bedroom, 1-4 guests) separates living and sleeping areas.
• 🧳Type D (6 tatami + bedroom, 1-3 guests) is a compact room suited to couples and solo travelers. All rooms have a TV, fridge, kettle, hair dryer, humidifying air purifier and bidet toilet, with shogi and go sets to borrow.

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Seasonal kaiseki cuisine

• 🍱Colorful creative kaiseki built on the best seasonal ingredients and produce selected from across Japan (menus change with the seasons).
• 🍽️Meals are served at the 1F restaurant Kurochiku, with sunken kotatsu seating or partitioned table seats; dinner 18:00-21:00, breakfast 7:45-9:00.
• 🥩Add-on dishes include Tochigi Shimofuri Kogen beef sirloin steak (about 150g, 6,600 yen) and Nikko yuba sashimi (990 yen).

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Facilities and spa treatments

• 🍸A counter bar with a view sits in the 1F lobby lounge, open 20:00-24:00 (irregular holidays).
• 🛍️The 1F shop Iimonoya (15:00-21:00, 8:00-10:00) is known for the spicy Aizu-style miso served with rice at dinner.
• 💆The 1F aroma lymph treatment room (15:00-22:00, last entry 20:30) offers hands-only massage treatments.

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Access and shuttle

• 🚃About 2 hours from the Tokyo area by the Spacia limited express; a free shuttle bus runs from the nearest station, Kinugawa-Koen (advance reservation required).
• 🚗About 2.5 hours by car from the Tokyo area, with parking for 40 cars.
• 📍136 Fujihara, Nikko, Tochigi. Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00.

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A semi-open-air bath in every room

• 🛁Every room has a semi-open-air bath facing the Kinugawa, each in a different style such as hinoki cypress or ceramic.
• 💧All in-room tubs are free-flowing hot spring water, with water added to adjust the temperature.
• 🕰️Soak whenever you like, as often as you like, right in your room.

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Five room types

• 🛏️Type A are the largest: a renovated Western-style special room (50㎡ plus semi-open-air bath and terrace, 2-3 guests) and a Japanese-style special room with 12.5 + 6 tatami mats, a sunroom and moon-viewing deck (1-5 guests).
• 🪵Type B (8 tatami + bedroom + sunroom, 1-4 guests) has a wide deck terrace, while Type C (8 tatami + bedroom, 1-4 guests) separates living and sleeping areas.
• 🧳Type D (6 tatami + bedroom, 1-3 guests) is a compact room suited to couples and solo travelers. All rooms have a TV, fridge, kettle, hair dryer, humidifying air purifier and bidet toilet, with shogi and go sets to borrow.

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With a river-view onsen bath in every room plus an open-air bath, private bath and spa, this is a great choice for a soak-focused stay. Note that meals are served in the restaurant rather than in-room, the in-room tubs use onsen water with added water, and Type D rooms are compact.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinugawa Onsen Wakatake no Sho Bettei Sasane?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Kinugawa Onsen Wakatake no Sho Bettei Sasane located?

It is in Nikko. Address: 136 Fujihara.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.