Kinugawa Onsen trip w/ mom. Need quiet "Hitou" (hidden spring) Ryokan?

Question

Headed to Kinugawa Onsen with my mom for quality time. We want to relax in a "Hitou" (secluded/hidden hot spring) atmosphere. Looking for a ryokan with a quiet open-air bath. Any recs?

OnsenDaisuki · Accepted Answer

We recommend Hatcho-no-Yu Ryokan. This is a recommended hotel for those who want to enjoy hiking in nature and experience the four seasons of Japan, with waterfalls and suspension bridges in the surrounding area. The open-air Ryokan (Japanese inn) is of course filled with hot spring water, but you can enjoy the view of the flowing waterfall surrounded by trees. There are three Mixed-Gender Hot Springs baths, and we hope you will enjoy each one, but there are also designated bathing times for women only. The view of the waterfall from the baths built into the cliffs right next to it is spectacular!

Heyumonte · Answer

This inn is located along the Kinugawa River, and has a small number of rooms, so you can relax and enjoy a quiet stay. You can see the Kinugawa River from your room and from the private open-air bath, so you can spend some quality time with your mother and child. The open-air bath is very quiet and has the atmosphere of a hidden hot spring, so you can relax and unwind.

ketchup · Answer

It is a 3-minute walk from the nearest station, Kinugawa Koen Station, so it is recommended as it can be reached even without a car. There are various types of rooms, including rooms with a panoramic view of the Kinugawa River and rooms with open-air baths. You can fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere. There are three types of hot springs: a large bath, an open-air bath, and a private family bath. The large bath has a large window from which you can soak in the water while looking out at the nature of the Kinugawa River. The open-air bath feels like a hidden hot spring surrounded by nature. Meals are Japanese kaiseki cuisine with local seasonal ingredients. If you contact them in advance, they will take care of allergies as much as possible.

Warabimochi · Answer

This inn has special rooms with open-air baths, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in your room while looking out at the natural scenery of the Kinugawa River. For meals, there is a wide variety of dishes made with ingredients unique to Tochigi, such as Tochigi Wagyu beef and yuba. There is Lying-down bath sauna, a reclining bath, a private bath, and other baths, so it is also recommended in terms of facilities.

Kumatan · Answer

This inn has a homey feel, surrounded by nature and with a small number of guest rooms. The bathtub in the large communal bath is not very large, but the natural beauty spreads out before your eyes and you can enjoy the quiet environment. There is also a private open-air bath with a sofa room, so it was the perfect place to relax in private. There is also an affiliated hotel about a minute's walk away, and you can also use the large public bath there, so you can enjoy Visiting hot springs in different baths. By the way, this open-air bath was spacious. The dining area is a semi-private room, and the main course is a kaiseki meal featuring seafood unique to Yugawara. The famous soy milk sleet hotpot was also delicious. It is also in a good location as it is close to tourist attractions.

Takemoto Piano · Answer

There is one large public bath for men and one for women, as well as one open-air bath for each. Both dinner and breakfast are made with seasonal ingredients and are served in your room, so you can relax without worrying about others. They use Tochigi Wagyu beef, yuba, and Koshihikari rice from Tochigi Prefecture. You can see the Kinugawa River from all rooms, including the relaxing Japanese-style rooms and Japanese and Western room with beds.

Kinugawa Onsen trip w/ mom. Need quiet "Hitou" (hidden spring) Ryokan?

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