Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel is John Kanaya’s beloved villa in the valley. This hotel embodies the style and atmosphere he sought: the spirit of hospitality and aesthetically refined dandyism. At the hotel, you can enjoy a modern, refined, and comfortable space that adds color to your everyday life, as well as the hospitality of the hotel staff. This is a place where you can spend time just for you and your someone special while enjoying the natural beauty created by the stream of the Kinu River and the untouched valley. Some guestrooms include a hot spring tub. If you plan to try a Japanese hot spring for the first time, these rooms may make you feel more comfortable. 【About the hot spring】 Water color: clear Spring water type: simple alkaline spring water Efficacy: alleviates nerve pains, sprains, sore muscles, sleeplessness, etc. Note: Kinugawa hot spring has a long history; it was discovered over 300 years ago, and only high-ranking people such as daimyo and monks could bathe here back then.

Fireworks can be seen from summer to autumn! Kinugawa Onsen fireworks will be set off, not only during the summer season, but every Saturday from May to October! The fireworks display, titled "Hyakka Ryouran Hanabi - Kinugawa Enka," begin at 9:00 pm. Depending on the facility, you may be able to see them from the room you are staying in.  

These free foot baths are located at the plaza in front of Tobu Railway Kinugawa-onsen Station. The simple alkaline springs are said to relive conditions such as nerve pain and muscle soreness. The baths are often visited by tourists after a day of exploring or trekking in Kinugawa. They are also used as a meeting place by locals."

These foot baths are located in Nikko City， Tochigi Prefecture. These foot baths located on the right bank of the Kurogane Bridge that spans the Kinugawa River can be enjoyed while taking in the seasonal scenery of Kinugawa Gorge. A riverside promenade is located near the baths， allowing visitors to enjoy exploring the surrounding area while enjoying the views provided by Kurogane Bridge. Visitors are greeted at the entrance by a statue of Kinuko， the little sister of Kinuta， the local mascot of Kinugawa Onsen."

Setsubun Season – Celebrating with “Oni” from Around the World to Pray for Good Fortune and Drive Away Evil The Kinugawa Onsen “Oni” Festival (Shōfuku Oni Matsuri) is a winter celebration that combines the “Oni” in Kinugawa’s name with Japan’s Setsubun traditions. Held annually from late January to late February, the entire Kinugawa Onsen area becomes a festive stage where people and “oni” dance together to bring good luck and ward off evil. With the theme “Demons of the World Gather in Kinugawa – Humans and Oni Join in Festive Exorcism,” the event is both a blessing ceremony and a lively, family-friendly celebration. One of the highlights is the “SL Shōfuku Oni Train,” where participants dressed as oni ride a steam locomotive and interact with adorable local mascot characters like “Kinuta,” “Kinu-chan,” and “Kawa-chan.” Visitors can also enjoy taiko drum performances, monkey shows, chainsaw wood carving, demon-themed food, cultural experiences, and stamp rally games. It’s one of Kinugawa’s most vibrant seasonal events during the Setsubun period.