Shiobara Onsen Kounso

♨️Six Times the Metasilicic Acid, an Onsen Your Skin Drinks In

Tochigi · Shiobara Onsen Kounso

1

A Private Source, Fully Source-Fed Beauty Bath

• ♨️A 100% natural onsen flowing from the inn's own 'Kounso source' at 200 liters a minute, about 288 tons a day
• 💧A pure source-fed bath, flowing straight from the spring with no heating or recirculation
• ✨The moisturizing compound metasilicic acid runs six times the standard level (314.7mg), in 'Kōun-no-yu,' one of Shiobara's largest open-air baths

2

Grand Open-Air Bath, Private Bath, and Sauna

• 🌿The main bath and open-air bath stretch out beyond the window, brimming with an abundant flow of water
• 🔑A private open-air bath with an interior lock lets guests use it free during open time slots
• 🧖Separate saunas for men and women; bathing hours run from 14:00 to 9:00 the next morning

3

25 Rooms Embracing the Mountains in Every Season

• 🛏️25 rooms in all (23 Japanese-style, 2 Japanese-Western), ranging from rooms with their own onsen to 8-mat rooms with two beds
• 🌸The top-floor modern Japanese-Western rooms and the 12-mat-plus-8-mat suite offer views of Shiobara's mountain peaks
• ♨️The 70㎡ Japanese-Western room with its own source-fed onsen lets you bathe in-room any time

4

The Head Chef's Kaiseki of Local Ingredients

• 🐟The 'Kōun' course features premium Nasushiobara yashio trout and char sashimi, while the 'Ryōri Mankitsu' course adds seared Tochigi wagyu nigiri
• 🍶A kaiseki of seasonal local ingredients, including Nikko yuba, house-made yuba-and-sansho furikake, and Tochigi-grown Koshihikari rice
• 🍽️Breakfast and dinner served at leisure in the dining hall 'Goshikigumo'

5

Signature Ishiyaki-Daru and Local Sake

• 🔥Kounso's signature 'ishiyaki-daru' — heated stones dropped into a barrel send steam rocketing to the ceiling
• 🍶The original junmai ginjo 'Nana Seiryu,' an unfiltered nama-zake brewed from Yamada Nishiki rice
• 🥃A 'local sake tasting set' comparing five breweries from Tochigi

6

Ryokan Facilities and Thoughtful Touches

• 🏮A spacious lobby and gift shop (onsen manju, local sweets, Japanese goods), plus a banquet hall
• 🦶A foot bath and drinkable spring water, enjoyed with mountain views in every season
• 🚭Entirely non-smoking indoors, with a smoking area set aside in a corner of the 1st-floor lobby

7

Location and Transport

• 🚗About 20 minutes via Route 400 from the Nishinasuno-Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expressway, with free parking
• 🚄From Tokyo Station, take the shinkansen to Nasushiobara Station (75 minutes), then a JR bus (about 60 minutes)
• 🏔️Set on high ground deep within Shiobara Onsen town, ringed by mountain peaks in every season
• 🚐Pick-up from Shiobara Onsen Bus Terminal (call on arrival; no station pick-up)

3

25 Rooms Embracing the Mountains in Every Season

• 🛏️25 rooms in all (23 Japanese-style, 2 Japanese-Western), ranging from rooms with their own onsen to 8-mat rooms with two beds
• 🌸The top-floor modern Japanese-Western rooms and the 12-mat-plus-8-mat suite offer views of Shiobara's mountain peaks
• ♨️The 70㎡ Japanese-Western room with its own source-fed onsen lets you bathe in-room any time

4

The Head Chef's Kaiseki of Local Ingredients

• 🐟The 'Kōun' course features premium Nasushiobara yashio trout and char sashimi, while the 'Ryōri Mankitsu' course adds seared Tochigi wagyu nigiri
• 🍶A kaiseki of seasonal local ingredients, including Nikko yuba, house-made yuba-and-sansho furikake, and Tochigi-grown Koshihikari rice
• 🍽️Breakfast and dinner served at leisure in the dining hall 'Goshikigumo'

Show more (5 more)▾

A 100% natural onsen from Kounso's own private source, rich in metasilicic acid at six times the standard level, makes for a true 'beauty bath' the inn takes pride in. Enjoy a kaiseki of seasonal Nasushiobara ingredients, the signature ishiyaki-daru steam treat, and total rest amid mountain-peak views in every season.

#ShiobaraOnsen#Kounso#TochigiTrip#SourceFedOnsen#BeautyBath#MetasilicicAcidOnsen#YashioTrout#IshiyakiDaru

* 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.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 14:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 19:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shiobara Onsen Kounso?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Shiobara Onsen Kounso located?

It is in Nikko · Kinugawa · Tochigi Nasushiobara. Address: 2340-1 Shiobara, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩332,669 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.