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Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa

3.5 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this garden-surrounded hotel where a mineral hot spring and sauna offer perfect relaxation after exploring local attractions

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Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa is near Tobu World Square. Guests can enjoy the indoor mineral hot spring or sauna after sightseeing. The property offers an on-site restaurant for dinner, free in-room WiFi, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$181
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Room options

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Standard Room (Japanese-Style)

Standard Room (Japanese-Style)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 6 Single Futons

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Superior Room (Japanese-Style)

Superior Room (Japanese-Style)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room Selected at Check-in

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

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Royal Room (Quadruple Use)

Royal Room (Quadruple Use)

  • Valley view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Japanese Style)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Premium Room | Bathroom

Premium Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premier Room, Mountain View | Bathroom

Premier Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Mountain View | Bathroom

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Standard Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Nikko is home to Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa. Trick Art Museum and Edo Wonderland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Katayama Shuzo Co., Ltd. and Watanabe Sake store. Tobu World Square and Nikko Hanaichimonme are also worth visiting. Visit our Nikko travel guide
Map
1437-1 Kinugawa Onsen OharaTochigi, Nikko, Tochigi-ken, 321-2522

What's nearby

  • I found the beautiful little red balcony at Toshogu shrine in Nikko. #red
    Nikko National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nikko_TobuWorldSquare_553248621562275344-0741
    Tobu World Square
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fureai Bridge
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nikko Hanaichimonme
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Kinugawa Onsen Station
    11 min walk

Restaurants

  • レストラン四季
    19 min walk
  • カーニバル
    2 min drive
  • カフェテリアレストラン ワールド
    3 min drive
  • 日光ゆば 和心
    19 min walk
  • 足湯カフェ espo
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa

Property highlights
You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Hot springs on-site, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • A ballroom, free newspapers and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 2700.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 2700.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa located?

Situated in Nikko, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi, Fureai Bridge and Tobu World Square. Nikko Hanaichimonme and Trick Art Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kinugawa Onsen Station is 11 minutes by foot and Kosagoe Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 539 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great public bath. Awesome location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room little dated but extremely spacious, and very clean. Only comment is lack of USB port. Buffet was adequate but missing the ‘wow’ factor. Property was little far from train station, I think it would be much convenient if the shuttle will bring guess back to hotel instead of just one way to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kohei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spotless. There are very wide variety of foods in buffet breakfast. High hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tak Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is nice and spacious, everywhere is clean, very comfortable Osen area is a bit small, peak hour maybe crowded. Buffet breakfast and dinner are delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to start this review off by saying, I WILL be back. My stay at this hotel was almost dreamlike. It's something that I don't want to forget. The room was prepared perfectly, and the service was a 10/10. The breakfasts dinners that were prepared were unique and delicious all around. The staff was kind. I think this hotel and the surrounding town were the perfect getaway from the fast city life. It really gave me time to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was amazing and the surrounding area had a lot of amazing views. Will be staying here again on my next japan trip
Verified

8/10 Good

Franchesca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place has breathtaking views and the onsens are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arttachai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great choices of breakfast/dinner, nice onsen, firework show
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel you can tell it was newly renovated for the room and make it more modern. Easy access and nice onsen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with onsen. Nice view and area. The kaiseki dinner was not great, recommend them to increase the quality of the food and decrease the quantity
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful views from this hotel. A lovely Onsen onsite as well. We loved our time at this hotel as we stayed in a Japanese room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely ryokan surround by mountains.

Very nice hotel, great location, surrounded by beautiful mountains. Nice private onsen, book able for 45 min, for a reasonable price. Lovely buffet dinner with lots of top quality fish and meat for reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was good. Check in was easy. We loved the traditional Japanese room. It was large and the views were incredible. Location was just what we were looking for. It is an older hotel and the bathroom smelled a bit old. We would return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kazumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

5 people stayed in 2-bedroom suite. Great location, wonderful facilities. Onsen was superb! We also enjoyed breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Very friendly and helpful staff who spoke English well! Lots of amenities and loved the private onsens. The building was a little outdated and the air conditioner didnt work well so we couldnt get rid of the slight smell the room had. Overall with their breakfasts and views too, I'd come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff but property is very dated and air conditioning was very weak. The onsen and bridge are really nice. Food was okay but had lots of variety. The view was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great, the scenery around the hotel is beautiful. Access to on site public bath and also a coffee place with foot bath. The room was very nice and we were very pleased with our stay. Employees speak english and are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service is Excellent all staff are nice and helpful Room is big with great view, Facility quite old, need to improve
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at this hotel. It has fantastic onsens, great Japanese buffet, and the rooms are large and comfortable. Kinu-Tateiwa Otsuribashi, a famous suspension bridge, is right behind the hotel that leads to great sceneries. Hotel is approximately 12 min walk to Kinugawaonsen Station, and offers shuttle bus in the morning to the station by request. Next time we visit Nikko, we definitely go to this hotel again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Stayed 6 nights in a traditional Japanese room with tatami mats in early to mid-November. Location and views were good. Very limited dining options in area. Onsen was good. Cons: room did not have any heat, it was cold in the room and supposedly a heater was available but to be honest that seemed like a fire hazard. The floor futon and blankets provided were warm. Hotel did not provide in room coffee so we bought our own along with coffee mugs. Very old room, bathroom floors creaked and the small chairs and table provided showed their age. Oddly, we received room service the first night but never again—fresh towels, tea packets and snacks were left on a table outside the room for 5 nights which meant our room was not vacuumed or cleaned. We vacated the room each day from 8 am-3 pm. We let the front desk know it was okay to enter the room but to no avail. Room pictures deceptive, maybe it was just the floor or particular room we were given. Nice front desk staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffwas friendly and accommodating. Talking on the phone was difficult due to language barrier, but there were a couple English speakers on staff that were able to assist us. The location was perfect. The property is on a cliff overlooking the lake and theres a suspension bridge behind it. Mountain views everywhere. Breakfast was good. I loved our room. It was a little warm, but they were able to give us fans for the room. THE ONSENS WERE AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! If you have tattoos, either cover them or reserve a private onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from our room. Love the breakfast buffet , included with the room. Just need to remind costumers that dining facilities close early for dinner, no convenience store nearby. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and really nice breakfast and dinner. Rooms were traditional Japanese which was really cool to experience. Room had a slight funky smell to it but had a super nice view of the river/mountains. Overall I would stay there again.. No coffee in the room and you had to purchase bottle coffe drinks downstairs and heat them up in a perculator that is all in all japanese and takes a while to figure it out. Really nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Hans Ulrich

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First, the positive: The room was renovated! The rest of the hotel is in an absolutely desolate state. Old, worn, and not at all like the pictures on Hotels.com. The onsen, and especially the sauna, are on the verge of collapse. Absolutely unacceptable. The foreign staff, from Nepal or Pakistan, are unfriendly and arrogant—there's no Japanese atmosphere at all. I've been traveling to Japan for onsen 5-7 times a year for over 12 years. But this hotel is a disgrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Room Deal

I booked a room that has private open air onsen at balcony on the top floor with exquisite view of beautiful Kinugawa River and mountain. This deal offered Kaiseki meals, and surprisingly, I was able to eat everything though one of two nights dinner was massive! Staffs are wonderful, and I was very lucky to see fireworks from right outside of this facility during the weekend event. I've been here 3 times..... I will come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024