Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura

8.0
Excellent
(442 reviews)

483 Kinugawaonsentaki, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2526, Japan

+81 288-76-0020

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Hotel Description

Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura is a tranquil and understated hot spring retreat nestled in a picturesque valley next to the Kinugawa River in Nikko, Tochigi, Japan. Located at 483 Kinugawaonsentaki, this serene haven offers guests the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and traditional Japanese hospitality. Situated just a 15-minute walk from Kinugawaonsen train station, the hotel is easily accessible and provides an ideal location to explore the natural beauty and cultural attractions of the region. Only 3 kilometers away from Tobu World Square, the hotel is also close to various notable sights, including the Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, Nikkō Tōshogū, and the scenic Nikko National Park, ensuring visitors are always near the top sights the area has to offer.
The hotel's rooms are designed in a traditional Japanese style, featuring tatami floors, futons, and low, short-legged tables that give a cozy and authentic feel. Rooms come with essential modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, televisions, and mini-fridges to ensure a comfortable stay. Some rooms offer scenic views of the river, enhancing the serene atmosphere of the hotel. For added convenience, room service is available to meet your needs during your stay.
Guests can indulge in the natural beauty and relaxation of the hotel's onsen facilities, which include a gender-segregated communal bathhouse, both indoor and open-air hot spring pools, as well as a sauna and massage chairs. These soothing amenities are designed to offer a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing. In addition, the hotel features a modest restaurant where guests can enjoy a variety of local and traditional dishes, praised for its simplicity and quality. For entertainment, the hotel also provides a table tennis area, a banquet hall for events, and wheelchair rental for accessibility.
In terms of transportation, Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura offers easy access to public transport, with Kinugawaonsen Station just 16 minutes away on foot, and Kinugawakoen Station a short 5-minute taxi ride. The hotel is also within a reasonable driving distance from major airports like Fukushima Airport and Ibaraki Airport, providing convenience for travelers arriving by air.
Health and safety are top priorities at the hotel, with measures in place to ensure guests' well-being throughout their stay. The hotel emphasizes a clean, welcoming environment, making it an excellent choice for families, couples, or solo travelers seeking relaxation in a natural setting.
Popular activities nearby include exploring the nearby Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura for a glimpse into Japan's Edo period, visiting the opulent Nikkō Tōshogū shrine complex, or relaxing in the natural hot springs at Kinugawa Onsen. Guests can also explore Tobu World Square, a unique theme park with miniature replicas of iconic global landmarks.
Nearby restaurants include Bee's Kitchen, a casual spot for a variety of meals, as well as a selection of fine dining options such as the French restaurant RESTAURANT chihiro and the popular Italian dining establishments Modern pasta Utsunomiya Tsuruta shop and NiCoRi.
Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura offers an unforgettable stay in a beautiful natural setting with top-notch service and plenty of nearby activities to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, this hotel provides the perfect base to explore all that Nikko has to offer. We warmly invite you to experience the warmth and charm of Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura, where every detail is designed for your comfort and enjoyment.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and futons

2. Onsen facilities including both indoor and open-air hot spring pools

3. Convenient location near Kinugawa River and major tourist attractions

4. Natural setting with beautiful river views and a peaceful atmosphere

5. Close proximity to Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura and Nikkō Tōshogū

6. Easy access to Kinugawaonsen Station and nearby airports

7. Family-friendly hotel with services like wheelchair rental and banquet halls

8. Modest restaurant praised for its simple, traditional Japanese meals

9. Complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, and mini-fridges in every room

10. Table tennis for entertainment and relaxation


9.0 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Kinugawa Onsen
15 min
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
10 min
Nikkō Tōshogū
26 min
Tobu World Square
6 min
Nikko National Park
28 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportFukushima Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 44 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
    Booking.com

    $197

    Priceline

    $197

    Reserving

    $197

    Bluepillow.com

    $197

    Trip.com

    $229

    Dinogo.com

    $215


Location

483 Kinugawaonsentaki, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2526, Japan

Airports:

Fukushima Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 44 min

Transit: 3 hr 59 min

Ibaraki Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 56 min

Transit: 4 hr 44 min

Transit:

Shin-Fujiwara Station

Taxi: 7 min

Walking: 45 min

Tobu World Square Station

Taxi: 5 min

Walking: 40 min

Kinugawaonsen Station

Walking: 16 min

Kinugawakoen Station

Taxi: 5 min

Walking: 21 min


Nearby locations

9.0

Exceptional Location

Set in a valley next to the Kinugawa River, this understated hot spring hotel is a 15-minute walk from Kinugawaonsen train station and 3 km from the Tobu World Square miniature park.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Table tennis

Banquet hall

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Public bath

Public bath

Natural onsen

Open air bath

Private bath

Accessibility

Wheelchair rental

Food & drink

Restaurant

Wellness

No fitness center

Sauna

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning


Reviews

100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo

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9 reviews

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ゆの

1/5
I was planning to go with a friend this time, but since my friend couldn't go and I had already taken a day off, I changed my trip to be a solo trip and went to this hotel.At check-in, each person was greeted politely and left a very good impression. I was able to eat dinner in a private room, so it was nice to be able to eat slowly and without worrying even if I was traveling alone.Up until the middle of the trip, I had a very good impression, but around 3 a.m. after going to bed, I suddenly woke up with nausea and abdominal pain, and since then I've been vomiting and having diarrhea repeatedly, and I can't sleep anymore. It's so bad that I contacted the front desk and informed them of the situation.Is there anyone else who is experiencing similar symptoms? When I checked, I received a reply that said, "It's not available at the moment," so I decided to wait and see. However, even in the morning and afternoon (at this point, I was not in a condition to check out of the hotel, so I had planned to stay for one night, but I asked to extend my stay) and the situation did not change and both my legs started to tingle. As my condition worsened, I decided to call an ambulance based on the advice of the hotel staff.I started having a fever, so I was tested for coronavirus and influenza immediately after arriving at the hospital, but both results were negative. My symptoms of dehydration were severe and I was placed on an intravenous drip for several hours at the hospital and had blood tests done. The results showed that all of my inflammatory response values ​​were above the standard values, so I was told that I probably had acute gastroenteritis after coming into contact with some kind of food.After that, my family rushed me to the hospital from Tokyo, and after the IV drip was completed, I returned to the hotel in their car to collect my luggage and settle the bill. After arriving at the hotel, a woman who seemed to be in charge (landlady?) came out and asked, ``Are you okay?'' I told her what I had been told at the hospital, and the hospital said, ``They can only provide emergency treatment. If my condition doesn't improve even after I get home, please take the test result form and go to the nearest hospital.'' I also told them that the doctor told me, ``I hit some kind of food.'' "I see. Please take care of yourself," he said, and then I was charged exactly the regular rate for the extra night (I didn't actually stay for an extra night), and I went home as if I was being kicked out.Normally, in such cases, if you are the person in charge, you should hand over your business card, etc., and ask if there is anything else you need to let me know. I think it's normal to conduct internal investigations depending on the situation. ? In the worst case scenario, if the public health center intervenes, there will be suspension of business, so I understand the desire to avoid such talk, but food poisoning can be life-threatening, so if you are involved in this kind of work, you should cover your responsibility. Please stop. The hotel never once asked me about what I ate that day or the day before (by the way, the only food I ate outside of the hotel that day was toast at home in the morning, and the only drinks I had were tea and water from a convenience store).It's really irresponsible. I think so. Regardless of the reason, the fact that they have never asked me anything means that I have no desire to get involved! That's what you mean, right? Of course, we cannot be 100% sure that this meal caused food poisoning. However, the response is really terrible.As for the price, there seemed to be quite a few rooms available that day, and I was taken by ambulance in the afternoon and my family came to pick me up in the evening, so I went home without staying overnight, so I took the situation into account and paid for two nights. I don't think they charge regular prices. I'm sorry, but all I could think of was saving what I could because neither I nor my family would be coming.There was no attitude of caring at all, I didn't feel any hospitality or sincerity, and the treatment fees were high, so I ended up on a trip where I didn't really understand what I was going for.However, the male employee who responded to my request in the middle of the night was very concerned and asked if I could prepare some gastrointestinal medicine. A few hours later, I received a phone call to my room and asked how I was feeling. I was very grateful that they were very warm and treated me in a much more thorough manner than the person in charge. A person's personality and thoughts are conveyed naturally.*This is a later story, but when I returned to Tokyo, the blood test results revealed a diagnosis of typical bacterial gastroenteritis, so-called food poisoning. ) Is that something that will be considered?) After considering what I ate for several days, I have no idea that I ate any food that would cause food poisoning outside of the hotel. (I can't say 100% that the food was from here, but it's highly likely) and based on advice from people around me, I contacted the public health center.For the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, food poisoning cannot be taken lightly as it can lead to death. (I'm in my 30s and in good health with no chronic illnesses. I've never been particularly susceptible.) The hotel never asks me anything from the beginning, and they don't get involved in providing the food. Is that okay considering your position? ? I wonder.Both me and my family came to pick me up, but at the time I was so sick that I could barely speak or stand, so I couldn't think straight and just wanted to get home safely, so they charged me 2. I paid for the night (I actually didn't stay for 2 nights) without saying anything, but now I realize that it was a really bad hotel.I don't want other people to feel the same way I did, so I decided to write a review.

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真理

4/5
Go to a hot spring to relieve your fatigue from work. The hot spring has an indoor bath and an outdoor bath, and the indoor bath was large. The food was delicious, I thought I wasn't good at river fish, but the salt-grilled char was delicious. There is a Fureai Bridge nearby, so you can take a short walk. In September, events such as the Moonlight Flower Corridor will be held. You can go to the venue from the bus stop near the hotel for 200 yen. This year, it's already over, but it would be nice to have a hot spring in conjunction with the event.I came by car, and the people who came before me were confused because there were no parking instructions, but the parking lot is easy to find, so I don't have any problems. There was no guidance to the room, which I personally appreciated. Meals are served in a private room, so you can eat slowly. I could hear the voices next door, but it wasn't unpleasant. The futon is a type that you can lay out during meals and then clean up. Both the food and the bath were good.

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k o

4/5
If there are rooms that are not being used, it would be great if they could create a smoking area on each floor. It was a bit inconvenient as it was only on the 1st and 3rd floors.I was also disappointed that I couldn't see the view (river) from my room.

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石井信弥

5/5
I always go here for a day trip to the hot springs in Kinugawa. The stay was also good.

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H T

3/5
R5.Used in November.This can be said about Kinugawa Onsen as a whole, but it's the most lonely one.The facility didn't have a nostalgic old feel to it, but rather it felt like it had deteriorated over time and had not been properly maintained.To be honest, the hot springs are of a lower level than the larger public baths in the Kanto metropolitan area, but the good thing is that you can see the Kinugawa River.The service is exceptionally average.Personally, I particularly disliked the fact that the food wasn't very tasty.I thought it was suspicious since the tuna was served even though it's inland, but even though I paid a premium for it, I can honestly say it wasn't delicious. It's different from the complex flavor of kaiseki cuisine, and it's not bland either. It's not bad, but I feel like it's a shame that I paid such a high price for it.The guest rooms are also very old. However, the view was nice, so I might have been able to cancel it out.The private open-air bath is nice. Honestly, I came here just for this, but it lived up to my expectations!General reviewConsidering the age of the facility, the quality of the food, the mediocre service, and the level of the hot springs, I think 24,000 yen per person per night is quite a bargain.Currently, Kinugawa Onsen is generally deserted and I don't feel like having fun in the city, so I have no choice but to mainly focus on inns on my trip, but I'm sorry, but I feel like this was a failure.postscriptphotographThe scenery is ◯

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志村知華

4/5
I stayed here when I went on a trip during Obon.It was a shame that there was a fireworks festival nearby at night, but it was canceled due to rain, but the open-air bath and the food were great!

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Ryo

1/5
The guest rooms are quite old and run down. I was surprised that the bathroom door was full of mold. Unfortunately, I don't think it's worth spending 30,000 yen.⭐︎There are many people who gave it a 4 or 5, but I'm not sure which one was better.

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momonta

1/5
Unfortunately ↓- Old equipment (room air conditioning, room shower, etc.)- No entertainment (elementary school students and above have nothing to do)・There are not many products in the shop (no snacks or snacks, but there are cheap sweets...)・Dinner is not enough (although it is good for the elderly etc.)・You can only add dinner if you make a reservation a few days in advance (I don't know what will be served, but I add it to the reservation...- Older employees are almost unfriendly.・No room service (alcohol only)・There are two hot springs: an indoor bath and an outdoor bath.Good points ↓・River murmuring・The secret pork for dinner is delicious・Because the spring quality is smooth, it is difficult to touch the hot water.I go to various hot springs, but this one is cost-effective...Dinner was also lacking in content, and breakfast...The hot springs are also normal...From the moment we were introduced to the place, the elderly female employee wearing glasses did not smile and was unfriendly. I try to be considerate and answer with a smile, but it’s unfriendly...I felt really bad.Would you recommend this to someone?Absolutely not.

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M O

5/5
I stayed here on Friday and Saturday.I was soothed by the view of the Kinugawa River and the mountains that I could see from both my room and the bath (indoor bath and open-air bath). There was no cold bath, but there was also a sauna.The food was delicious and there was more than I could eat in the small room.The inside of the building was decorated with vessels and pots, creating a calm atmosphere.Recommended for those who want to relax slowly.