Located in northern Nikko, Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa is an all-inclusive resort that acts as a convenient base for sightseeing in Nikko and Kinugawa.
The room rate at this Nikko hotel includes accommodations, meals (breakfast and dinner), alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and a variety of on-site activities. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, “The Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” including the breathtaking Nikko Toshogu Shrine, is only about a one-hour drive from the hotel.
Immerse yourself in luxuriant relaxation, fun, and cultural exploration at Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa.
Nourishing meals
The hotel’s dinner and breakfast buffets feature unlimited alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and an enticing spread of dishes, including slow-roasted charcoal cuisine (robatayaki) and local Tochigi delicacies. For dinner, enjoy cozy, countryside cooking, such as skewered freshwater fish, rice cakes, vegetables, meatballs, and chicken over a sunken hearth. The hotel also serves venison hot pot, a dish unique to Yunishigawa Onsen, as well as freshly made rice balls (onigiri) using Tochigi rice and a fresh Satoyama Vegetable Salad.
Start your day with an equally wholesome breakfast, showcasing quality Tochigi eggs. The morning menu includes Japanese rolled omelets (dashimaki tamago) made on the spot, chicken rice porridge, and local specialties, such as Nikko Yuba, which is the “skin” that forms on top of boiled soy milk.
At night, if you are craving a quick snack, be sure to grab a bowl of savory Dandan noodles—a staple at Kamenoi Hotels—available from 9pm.
Unwind with complimentary beverages
Between meals, relax with an alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage in the lounge. Available options include draft beer, sparkling, red, and white wine, local sake, and a variety of cocktails that you can pair with numerous salty snacks. The lounge also offers a full cafe menu with soft-serve ice cream, tea, coffee, and more. Chat with friends, or enjoy a peaceful moment of solitude with these complimentary services.
Hotel activities and hot springs
Explore Nikko’s natural charms all within the vicinity of the hotel. During winter, the hotel offers snow hut experiences and rental snow play equipment, such as shovels and buckets. You can also cook your own hot spring eggs using on-site hot spring water.
Once the snow thaws, rent an electric bicycle—free of charge—and explore the encircling area with hotel-provided maps. The lush region is also an ideal place to take a healing walk or have a picnic. Enjoy fun activities such as badminton, darts, table tennis, and board games as well. Before heading to bed, take a moment to stargaze and enjoy the calming sounds of nature. Star charts are available at the front desk.
A Nikko traditional ryokan experience would be incomplete without soaking in a Nikko hot spring. Dating back more than 800 years, Yunishigawa Onsen’s hot springs are said to have healed warriors’ wounds. Today, the hot springs are famous for their skin-beautifying properties. The hotel has indoor and outdoor hot spring baths where you can admire the changing seasons from morning to night.
Recommended nearby attractions
Yunishigawa Onsen Station
A rare station in Japan, Yunishigawa Onsen Station’s train platform is located inside a mountain tunnel—resulting in a noticeable temperature drop. Upon departure, the train immediately crosses over Lake Ikari and has windowside tatami mats for passengers to appreciate the scenery.
Tobu Railway “SL Taiju” Exhibition Hall
Located in Shimo-Imaichi Station, this exhibition hall allows you to witness steam locomotives up close. You can even ride the locomotive, SL Taiju, from Shimo-Imaichi to Kinugawa Onsen Station.
Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Step into the past at Tamozawa Imperial Villa—Japan’s only example of a nearly complete imperial villa built after the Meiji era (1868–1912). The buildings are designated as National Important Cultural Properties and display information about tatami mats, lacquering, Japanese washi paper, traditional tools, and more.
“The Shrines and Temples of Nikko”
Nikko is renowned for its World Heritage site, which includes 103 religious buildings nestled in nature. If you plan on exploring this site, consider purchasing a World Heritage Tour Ticket—a ¥600, one-day pass that allows unlimited bus travel in the area—or a NIKKO PASS world heritage area set ticket that covers train and bus travel and offers discounts at eligible establishments, priced at ¥2,120.
Enjoy an all-inclusive Nikko adventure
Create a trip to Nikko you won’t soon forget with a stay at Kamenoi Hotel Nikko Yunishigawa. This all-inclusive hotel ensures utter relaxation with its complimentary amenities and acts as a gateway to the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
