[2025 Nikko Stay] Travel Guide for Asaya (Updated Jun)

Asaya Hotel in Tochigi Prefecture is famous as the setting for the movie Spirited Away. I was able to go to the hotel I had always wanted to stay at. Looking down from the guest room floor at the lobby, it was exactly the same view as the one depicted in Spirited Away's bathhouse! I was so moved. The specialty of this hotel is the dinner buffet. There were many different types of food lined up beautifully, and it was so delicious that I regretted not having a bigger stomach. I have a somewhat unusual allergy, but when I told them in advance, they gave me a list of dishes that contain allergenic ingredients, so I was able to stay there with peace of mind. It was my birthday, so I even received a present from the landlady \(◡̈)/ The area around the inn is a little quiet, so it may not be enough for those who want to go to a hot spring town, but you can still enjoy yourself just at Asaya Hotel✨ [Store information] ▷Address 813 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture #Accommodation #AsayaHotel #TochigiTrip

We've come to Asaya Hotel! Asaya Ryokan was founded in 1888 (Meiji 21), and is a long-established hotel that is already 135 years old! As of 2015, the hotel has two buildings, Shuhokan and Hachibankan, which is a ryokan, with 192 rooms and a capacity of 876 people. It is the largest hotel in Kinugawa Onsenkyo, with facilities such as three banquet halls, a convention hall that can accommodate up to 1,500 people, a rock sauna, an open-air rooftop bath, and a private restaurant. The hotel is best known for its lobby, which cost 7.3 billion yen to build and features a huge atrium and chandeliers. It's amazing that it cost 7.3 billion yen! The buffet was also very luxurious, and when I think about it, I still want to go. #trip2022

🌿 [Kinugawa Onsen Asaya Hotel] A hot spring resort where history and luxury come together ♨️ Established in 1888, the long-established hot spring inn "Asaya Hotel" boasts a spectacular view overlooking the Kinugawa Valley and comfortable hospitality. It now boasts a history of over 130 years and is a champion of the east, ranking highly in the hot spring awards selected by professionals. ⸻ 🛁 "Open-air garden sky bath" with a valley view The open-air garden sky bath on the top floor (13th floor) offers an exclusive view of the mountains and Kinugawa River on all sides. You can enjoy different "sky baths" depending on the season, such as deep green in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and a snow-viewing bath in winter. All guest rooms are also equipped with hot spring water from the source, so you can enjoy a blissful bath whenever you like. ⸻ 🍽️ Food attractions—a luxurious buffet with 100 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes and a choice of kaiseki • ASAYA GARDEN buffet: More than 100 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes are available, and the freshly grilled steaks, freshly fried tempura, and seasonal fairs are also very popular. • Wisteria: Choose from the creative courses "Yamabuki" and "Fuji" or the kaiseki "Yuzaka" in a semi-private room. A gourmet experience that makes use of local ingredients. • Teahouse "Kinunokura": Enjoy a casual menu of yuba ramen and wagyu beef curry during the day and izakaya-style dining at night, all during your stay. ⸻ 🏨 Ample facilities—hot springs, relaxation, and play all in one place The hotel is dotted with a variety of facilities, including a large public bath, a private bath "Uchide no Kozuchi no Yu," a bedrock bath, a kids' room, a library lounge, karaoke, a bar and lounge, and a souvenir street. You'll never get bored of your stay. ⸻ 🚗 Access and basic information • Address: 813 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture • Access: ・Train: Tobu Kinugawa Onsen Station → Dial bus for about 8 minutes ・Car: 25 minutes from Imaichi IC, 400 free parking spaces • Number of rooms: 192 rooms (including Japanese-Western style rooms), all non-smoking, all rooms with hot springs • Check-in/out: 15:00–18:00/until 10:00 • In-house services: Wi-Fi, baby chairs, massages, etc., also great for families◎ ⸻ 🎒 Recommended for • Those who are attracted to the spectacular open-air baths of the Kinugawa Valley • Those who want to fill their stomachs and hearts with a meal style of their choice • Those who want to make their stay special for families, couples, and those celebrating an anniversary • Those looking for a comfortable stay at a long-established establishment that is safe for children, has fun and relaxation ⸻ ✨ A story that will get you in the mood for travel "After taking a bath, the sound of a pipe organ plays in the background in the atrium lobby, and when you look up, the atrium space feels like a picture book for adults," some say. Asaya Hotel offers a peaceful happiness where you can let the cycle of the seasons melt into the bath and be satisfied with the food. ⸻ 🏷️Hashtags #AsayaHotel #KinugawaOnsen #OpenAirSkyGardenBath #100TypeBuffet #Japanese andWesternCreativeCourse #FamilyTrip #CoupleTrip #OnsenWithChildren #NikkoTourism #EstablishedInn #OnsenGrandAward #DomesticTrip

"Asaya" is a hotel in Kinugawa Onsen that has been in business for over 170 years and is still very popular. You can stay for 17,000 to 30,000 yen per person with each plan! 🏨 The hotel has an open-air structure in the center, and the three transparent-walled elevators and chairs create a solemn atmosphere, and a pipe organ is also installed. The rooms are also very clean and spacious ✨️ You can enjoy the clear waters of the Kinugawa River and the mountains from the window of your room 👀 The open-air bath and each large bath are in separate locations, so you need to choose which one to go to ♨️ It's a bit of a walk from the station, so it's convenient to go by car! Address: 813 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture #Spring 0 yen trip #Asaya Hotel #Nikko #Tochigi #Kinugawa Onsen

[Tochigi, Kinugawa] A hotel you'll want to stay at once in your life. As soon as you enter the lobby, you'll be overwhelmed by the majestic architecture. You can see the Kinugawa River from your room, and the open-air bath while watching the night sky is also amazing. The best thing about it is the highly acclaimed food. Both breakfast and dinner buffets are full of fresh fish, meat, and fruit, and at night there is also all-you-can-eat Haagen-Dazs ice cream 🤤 [Tochigi] Kinugawa Onsen Asaya Hotel 321-2526 813 Taki, Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture Check-in time: 15:00 Check-out time: 10:00 #Nikko #Asaya Hotel #Accommodation review #Outdoor play

From Tokyo to Kinugawa the whole journey is 2 in 🤪 From Asakusa can be directly reached by express train 😬 If you buy Nikko Pass is even more affordable 🤩 So for travelers who do not want to play in Tokyo all the way 🧳 is a good choice😬 It is the main hot spring ♨️ country place however there are a little 🤏🏻 experiences and attractions So I'm not afraid to say there's nothing to do I stayed at ASAYA Hotel is quite famous in the area and many Japanese🇯🇵 people will go to the hotel🏨 However, it is twenty minutes away from Kinugawa Station If you carry luggage 🧳 it is best to take a taxi 🚕 because waiting for the bus 🚌 are only a few 😅 However, a trip is only about 1000yen🫶🏻 5 minutes away When you leave, you can ask the hotel 🏨 to help you call a car 🚗 or book a shuttle bus 👍🏻 In fact, it is the old-fashioned hot spring inn at the highest point of Kinugawa Onsen♨️!!️ On the rooftop there is an aerial garden open-air hot spring that can enjoy the natural beauty 🥰 And the friendly service of the staff makes it have many travel awards ❤️❤️ It was founded in 1888 so it has a history of 140 years from today🤩 In addition to the luxurious and magnificent Xiufeng Pavilion👍🏻 There is also a Wenbakankan!! ️😬 There are a total of 192 rooms on both sides😍 So you can imagine how big it is The place to get off is the entrance to the sixth floor of ASAYA HOTEL Xiufeng Pavilion😚 Once inside, it is already a luxurious hall👏🏻 Surrounding the atrium is the floor corridor from the third to the 12th floor 😍 Most of the rooms are there There is also an elevator made of glass 🛗 which is rarely found in general hot springs ♨️ hotels Its gorgeous atmosphere is similar to a soup house🤪 like going to a Ghibli movie set🥰 This is also a must-photo spot in the hotel 🏨 everyone 🙈 The hotel can check in at 3 o'clock Our room is located in Xiufeng Pavilion🤩 There are 158 rooms in Show Fung Pavilion😊 Most of them are Japanese-style rooms 🫶🏻❤️ However, there will still be four room types: Japanese-style rooms and lounge 😚 At checkin you will be asked to choose the time to eat dinner 🥣 😬 the latest is 1915 🙈 we choose this time 🤣 because you can soak a hot spring ♨️ and eat again Because we went there was no Japanese room so we only stayed in the western room this time 🤣 but it is still very comfortable 👍🏻 his bed is a little smaller 🤏🏻 but it sleeps well 🤪 ASAYA HOTEL dinner is a buffet with more than 100 kinds of Japanese and Western meals 🫶🏻 My 1915 seating time is limited to 90 minutes😬 Once inside, I was attracted by its variety of food🙈 It's really too much And everything seems to be delicious 👏🏻 There are more dishes here that are made with ghost skin of Onigawa specialty 🤣 Some taste quite good 🤪 In addition, they will also have shabu shabu and instant barbecue 👏🏻 The quality is quite high Also breakfast will be the same buffet 😊 same is very good coffee Before eating, we went to the 13th floor of Xiufeng Pavilion, that is, the air garden open-air bath 😚 is the signature here 🥰 ASAYA HOTEL Aerial Garden Open-Air Hot Spring uses the left Kinugawa boat rafting boat as a hot spring bath 🤩 is quite characteristic ❤️ After nightfall, the sky garden will be lit up🤪 and the hot spring water is about 40 to 42 degrees😍 It's really nice to soak in the view🤣 And it also has standing soup😚 You can stand and soak in the hot spring♨️ The spring quality of Kinugawa Hot Spring is colorless, odorless, alkaline simple hot spring 👏🏻, especially for neuralgia, chronic digestive organ diseases, etc So you can try different pools in the open-air hot springs and large baths 🥰 This hotel 🏨 really recommend 🤩 and the price is really not expensive Very good value for money🙈 #TokyoHotel #OverseasTravel #ResidentWriter #WeekendTravel #TravelGood Places #FamilyGood Places #travel #TokyoFood #JapanTravel #Japan Attractions #JapanTravel Guide