Kinugawa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Kinugawa
Kinugawa Onsen, known as the "okuzashiki" (奥座敷) or "inner salon" of Tokyo, was opened to development in the early Meiji period, and it became a major destination for those wanting to escape the noise and congestion of the city. The name "Kinugawa" literally meansAngry Demon River. The exact provenance is unclear, but the most likely explanation is that this comes from the raging waters within—although the river is now dammed and considerably more placid. The central area is home to several hotels and ryokan, most with their own hot springs. Unfortunately, due to a decline in group tours and the failure of the area's regional bank, Ashikaga Bank, in the late 1990s, several of the larger hotels have gone under, and their empty hulks scar an otherwise picturesque location: in 2005, the bes
Top Attractions in Kinugawa
Explore the best things to see and do in Kinugawa:
- ★Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
- ★Tobu World Square
Where to Stay in Kinugawa
- 🏨Kaniyu
- 🏨Minshuku Ichinoya
Kinugawa Travel Guide Sections
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