20 Ryokan in Tochigi

At an exclusive hidden inn with only three rooms, enjoy a sophisticated adult soba experience. Start with a drink accompanied by seasonal soba appetizers.End with freshly handmade soba. Spend a pleasant moment for just the two of you in a completely private setting.

A retro hot spring inn featuring beams relocated from a 150-year-old traditional farmhouse.An adult hideaway with a nostalgic atmosphere, like returning to the countryside.Overlooking the Naka River below, it’s also popular with anglers.Proud of its handmade creative local cuisine, crafted with a focus on local ingredients.

Established in 1666, Honke Bankyu is housed in a registered historical building. The Japanese rooms feature traditional decor, futon bedding and a flat-screen TV. The hotel has 5 hot-spring baths and serves local specialities for dinner. Shoji paper screens, tatami (woven-straw) floors and views of greenery add to the zen flavour of each air-conditioned room. A yukata robe is provided. All rooms have a private toilet, and some rooms have a private bathroom. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Yunishikawa-Onsen Train Station. Heike Village Museum is just a 10-minute walk away. Ryuokyo Canyon is a 40-minute drive, and Nikko Toshugu Shrine is 50 km away. A private hot-spring bath can be reserved, for a fee. You can relax at the library, take a stroll in the garden or browse the unique items in the gift shop. Japanese style breakfast and set-menu dinner are served at the hotel’s dining room.

This is a serene inn located about a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station, nestled along the valley. From the guest rooms, lobby, and open-air bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kinugawa Valley and mountain ranges, experiencing the seasonal beauty. For dinner, we offer a kaiseki meal that balances local ingredients such as meat, fish, and vegetables. Breakfast features a wholesome Japanese set meal with Tochigi-grown Koshihikari rice, miso soup with plenty of ingredients, and lightly salted grilled ayu fish. The large public bath is designed with a high ceiling and large windows for a sense of openness, with individual shower booths in the washing area for ease of use and peace of mind.In the open-air bath, you can enjoy bathing while gazing at the beautiful Kinugawa Valley, listening to the murmuring stream and chirping birds.The river breeze gently cools your warmed body, allowing you to feel nature's blessings with all five senses, along with the fresh air. While it lacks grandeur or splendor, please enjoy the tranquility, breathtaking views, heartfelt hospitality, and local cuisine.