A gentle journey down a beautiful river. Fun for all ages.
As you glide down the emerald-green river, you can listen to the boat captain tell interesting stories about the river. The ride is relatively smooth and enjoyable for a wide age range. Actor Leonardo Dicaprio has been on this ride! Those seeking more thrills can ride the Kinugawa river rafts.
Kinugawa River Boats/movie
| Season of operation | Mid-April to late November |
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| Boat ride hours | 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. |
| Day closed | Open every day during operating season |
| Cost | ¥2,500 for adults, ¥1,100 for children |
| Address | 1414 Kinugawa Onsen Ohara, Nikko City |
| Phone number | 0288-77-0531 |
| Public transit access | Kinugawa Onsen Station → 5 minutes on foot |
| URL | http://www.linekudari.com/index.htm (Japanese) |
Here, 102 of the world's most famous buildings, archaeological wonders, and other structures are re-created at 1:25 scale, from the Great Pyramid to the Eiffel Tower and even the Great Wall of China. See them all, and you'll feel like you've traveled around the world.
Tobu World Square/movie
| Hours of operation | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (closes at 4:00 p.m. from November 11 to March 19) Note: Last admission is 1 hour before closing time. |
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| Day closed | None |
| Admission | ¥2,500 for adults, ¥1,200 for children |
| Address | 209-1 Kinugawa Onsen Ohara, Nikko City |
| Phone number | 0288-77-1055 (general reservation center) |
| Public transit access | Kinugawa Onsen Station → Tobu Dial Bus (to Edo Wonderland) (5 minutes) → Tobu World Square bus stop → less than 1 minute on foot |
| URL | http://www.tobuws.co.jp/default_en.html (English) |
An authentic Edo-period village is re-created here, with streets lined with inns, trading houses, and samurai manors. It's as if you stepped out of a time machine into the Japan of old. With various traditional events held year-round, there is plenty to see and do at this one-of-a-kind theme park.
Edo Wonderland/movie
| Hours of operation | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (closes at 4:00 p.m. from December 1 to March 19) |
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| Day closed | Wednesday (call for more information) |
| Admission | ¥4,500 for adults, ¥2,300 for children |
| Address | 470-2 Karakura, Nikko City |
| Phone number | 0288-77-1777 |
| Public transit access | Kinugawa Onsen Station → Tobu Dial Bus (to Edo Wonderland) (15 minutes) → Edo Wonderland bus stop → less than 1 minute on foot |
| URL | http://www.edowonderland.net/home.html(English) |
This two-hour, six-kilometer walking tour takes you over five bridges crossing the emerald-green waters of the Kinu River. Each bridge has its own special charm and unique views, including a pedestrian bridge, a suspension bridge, and a bridge with an especially stunning view of the river valley.
| Address | Kinigawa Onsentaki, Nikko City |
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| Phone number | 0288-77-2052 (Tourism Association of Kinugawa-Kawaji Hotspring) |
| Public transit access (to Tateiawa Bridge, the walking tour's starting point): Public transit accessKinugawa Onsen Station → 5 minutes on foot |
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| URL | http://www.kinugawa-kawaji.com/en/index.shtml(Tourism Association of Kinugawa-Kawaji Hot Spring, English) |
Board the ropeway, and in 3 minutes you're at the summit of Mt. Maruyama. The view of the Nasu Kogen mountain range and the Kinu River valley is breathtakingly beautiful. You can also see the monkeys and deer frolic at Monkey Mountain and visit the Hot Spring Shrine.
| Hours of operation | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (closes at 4:30 p.m. during Golden Week and from July 16 to August 15) |
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| Day closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Round-trip ride - ¥950 for adults, ¥480 for children |
| Address | 834 Kinugawa Onsentaki, Nikko City |
| Phone number | 0288-77-0700 |
| Public transit access | Kinugawa Onsen Station → 30 minutes on foot |
| URL | http://ropeway.kinu1.com/(Japanese) |
Only a 5-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station, this complex offers seven types of lodgings from which to choose, including Western-style rooms, traditional Japanese rooms, and villas. Front desk staff will gladly provide information about nearby restaurants.
Kinugawa Park Hotels/movie
| Address | 1409 Kinugawa Onsen Ohara, Nikko City |
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| Phone number | 0288-77-1289 |
| Public transit access | Kinugawa Onsen Station → approx. 5 minutes on foot |
| URL | http://www.park-hotels.com/en/index.html (English) |
Note:
* All travel times (by bus or walking) are approximate. Your travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions or other factors.
* All information is subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, please contact the facility or location in question.