Activities

Delve into the captivating charms of Kinugawa Onsen—from its origins dating back to the Edo period to the breathtaking canyon views shaped by rich natural terrain and its soothing mineral springs. Discover insights that will make your hot spring experience even more rewarding.

■ What is "ABCs of Onsen Culture"?

At KAI, a leading brand of hot spring ryocans across Japan, we offer "Onsen Culture Iroha"—a special program designed to help guests go beyond simply soaking in the water and truly immerse themselves in the unique regional hot spring cultures.

Every evening after sunset, the courtyard lights up with an illumination featuring handcrafted Mashiko ware ceramic tiles.

KAI Kinugawa's courtyard and grounds always have a variety of seasonal flowers in bloom. Enjoy the season's flora along the sloping walking path from the entrance to guest rooms and from the large communal bath.

We offer highly therapeutic massages by nationally certified staff. After bathing, blood circulation is improved and the body can relax more easily. A massage before dinner also helps with digestion.

Kanuma Kumiko is said to have been created by woodworkers at Nikko Toshogu Shrine in the Edo period. It is characterized by combining wood without using adhesives. You can experience making coasters of Kanuma Kumiko.

This is an experience of making an original light by combining Kanuma Kumiko, one of Tochigi Prefecture's traditional crafts, and Karasuyama Japanese paper. You attach Karasuyama Japanese paper of your choice to a wooden frame and assemble it.

This is an experience where you can make your own incense using Karasuyama washi paper, a traditional craft of Tochigi, and incense from Tochigi Senko, another traditional craft made with natural ingredients.

For those wanting to fully enjoy their ryokan stay with a relaxed schedule, we propose ways to spend luxurious, unconstrained time, which is only possible with an extended stay.

Savor our luxurious "Post-Bath Strawberry Shaved Ice," crafted to perfectly cool your warmed body after a relaxing soak. This exquisite dessert generously features "Tochihime"—a rare, legendary strawberry accounting for a mere 0.2% of local production—and is elegantly presented in traditional Mashiko ware. Indulging in a chilled winter shaved ice after being warmed to the core by hot springs brings a truly special touch to your post-bath moments.

With strawberries consisting of about 90% water and being rich in vitamin C and potassium, they are the ideal fruit for replenishing hydration and nutrients after a hot spring bath. At the post-bath lounge, we offer both fresh strawberries and refreshing strawberry drinks free of charge. Warm your body in the hot springs and hydrate from within with seasonal bounties—a post-bath experience unique to Tochigi, the Strawberry Kingdom.