Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura

8.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.4/10, based on 321 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Iizukatei	9.5/10	121
🥈 2nd	Nikko Senhime Monogatari	9.2/10	594
🥉 3rd	Yurara Marukyō, Kinugawa Onsen	9.2/10	216
4th	Hatago Nagomi	9.1/10	1,363
5th	Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku	9.1/10	313
6th	Honke Bankyu	9.2/10	120
7th	Shelter Garden Nikko	9.2/10	113
8th	Minshuku Fukufuji	9.4/10	47
9th	Shiunso	9.1/10	113
10th	Nikko Hoshino Yado	9.0/10	177
11th	Kinugawa Onsen Hotel	8.9/10	1,167
12th	Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya	9.1/10	79
13th	Hana to Hana	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu	8.8/10	548
16th	Kanaya Hotel Kinugawa	8.8/10	230
17th	Yumoto Itaya	8.8/10	213
18th	Hotel Seikoen	8.8/10	175
19th	Yunomori, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen	9.2/10	29
20th	Nikko Kanaya Hotel	8.7/10	1,109
21st	Hotel Harumoto	8.8/10	110
22nd	Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto	8.7/10	296
23rd	Nasu Onsen Sanraku	8.7/10	176
24th	Sansuikaku, auberge des hauts plateaux de Nasu	8.9/10	41
25th	Isamikan	8.7/10	112
26th	Chuzenji Pension	8.7/10	104
27th	Tsuganoki	8.7/10	96
28th	Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki	8.5/10	1,404
29th	Ashionoyado Kajika	8.6/10	80
30th	Nasu-Onsen Shinshun no Kago Hewitt Resort	8.7/10	33
31st	Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura Current ryokan	8.4/10	321
32nd	Oyado Ichifuji	8.4/10	98
33rd	Jizaiso	8.6/10	24
34th	TAOYA Nasu Shiobara	8.3/10	689
35th	Nasushiobara Masudaya	8.5/10	28
36th	Nikko Tokanso	8.3/10	159
37th	Nanpeidai Onsen Hotel	8.3/10	153
38th	Kouunsou	8.6/10	17
39th	Hotel Shikisai	8.2/10	1,833
40th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel	8.2/10	516
41st	Sakahijiri Nikko	8.2/10	200
42nd	Kinugawa Park Hotels	8.2/10	187
43rd	Nasu Muku no Ne	8.9/10	6
44th	Issinkan	8.2/10	99
45th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Shiobara	8.1/10	1,280
46th	KAMENOI HOTEL Okunikko	8.1/10	651
47th	Kinugawa Onsen Hana no Yado Matsuya	8.1/10	266
48th	Yama no Ie	8.1/10	111
49th	Tokiwa Ryokan	8.1/10	67
50th	森のうた Morinouta Forest Stay in Nikko	8.1/10	67
51st	Hotel Yunishigawa	8.0/10	1,188
52nd	Gensenkan	8.0/10	623
53rd	Pension Balmy	7.9/10	8
54th	YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge	7.9/10	14
55th	Banshō Nasu-Shiobara	7.1/10	1
56th	Nasu Hoshi no Akari	7.9/10	110
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814
60th	KAMENOI HOTEL Nikko Yunishigawa All-Inclusive Resort	7.5/10	372
61st	Hotel Kinu	7.1/10	25
62nd	Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen	7.1/10	27
63rd	Hotel Manyotei	7.4/10	574
64th	Lake Side Nikko Hotel	7.3/10	258
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329
68th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa	6.7/10	1,220
69th	Hotel New Ohruri	6.5/10	1,078
70th	Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri	6.3/10	154
71st	kinugawaonsen Fukumatsu	6.3/10	1,102
72nd	Hotel Kosho	3.8/10	16
73rd	Wakaki Ryokan – Nasu Yumoto Onsen	4.3/10	58
74th	Itoen Hotel Shiobara	4.3/10	220
75th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kawaji	4.0/10	877
76th	Nasushiobara Ichimantei	3.3/10	210

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Riverside Location Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Private Onsen Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

321-2526 Tochigi, Nikko, Kinugawaonsen Taki 483, Japan

Staff 8,9/10

Facilities 8,3/10

Cleanliness 8,7/10

Comfort 8,0/10

Value for money 8,3/10

Location 8,2/10

Kinugawa Onsen BaseSet in Kinugawa Onsen, convenient for exploring the resort area and nearby sights.

Hot Spring BathsA true onsen ryokan centered on relaxing thermal baths and soak-focused stays.

Walkable Station AccessAbout a 15-minute walk from Kinugawa Onsen Station, with local bus access too.

Bridge Area SettingClose to Fureai Bridge and the riverside promenade for easy short strolls.

Traditional Ryokan FeelA classic Kinugawa stay with Japanese-style atmosphere rather than modern chain styling.

Dinner-and-Breakfast StayCommonly chosen for meal-inclusive stays, adding convenience for onsen travelers.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the strongest driver: arrive by afternoon, use the valley-view baths before dinner, sleep after a kaiseki meal, then either leave after breakfast or add one day for nearby Kinugawa sights like Tobu World Square, Edo Wonderland, or a gorge stop without changing hotels.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night Kinugawa Onsen stay for baths, dinner, and nearby resort-area sightseeing rather than a deep Nikko cultural base.

Know before booking

Weak Nikko baseGood for Kinugawa, but not ideal if your priority is early temple-focused days around central Nikko.

Limited night sceneThis is a quiet onsen-area stay, not a nightlife or late-dining base.

Can overstayBeyond baths and a few area sights, many travelers run out of reasons for a third night here.

Kurago (on-site)

on-site

Private tatami dining room for ryokan dinner and breakfast.

Breakfast Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Japanese breakfast served at the ryokan meal venue.

Tsuruya (nearby)

nearbyabout 14 min walk

Handy station-area casual stop for noodles and local yuba dishes.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at Kinugawa-Onsen Station and take a short taxi ride or a careful walk if traveling light. If coming from Tokyo, Tobu rail via Kinugawa-Onsen is usually the simplest approach, while airports are secondary and generally require onward rail or road transfer.

Kinugawa-Koen Stationstation
740 mabout 15–20 min on footabout 5 min by taxi
Useful alternative station on the same line, especially if your train stops here or your onward taxi is easier from this side of town.
Kinugawa-Onsen Stationstation
860 mabout 15–20 min on foot, depending on luggage and routeabout 5 min by taxi
Best overall rail arrival point for most guests; use a taxi if carrying luggage or arriving after dark.
Tobu World Square Stationstation
1.3 kmnot ideal on foot for most travelersabout 5–10 min by taxiusually a short local train hop plus walking or taxi
Secondary option only; convenient mainly if combining arrival with sightseeing nearby rather than as the main ryokan access point.
Shimo-Imaichi Stationstation
12 kmabout 30–40 min by car, traffic dependentusually about 30–45 min by local or limited express connection, best checked locally
Important transfer hub for changing between Tobu Nikko area services and trains toward Kinugawa; useful for trip planning rather than final access.
Kinugawa-Onsen Station Bus Areabus
860 mabout 15–20 min on foot from the ryokan if used in reverseabout 5 min by taxilocal bus availability varies, best checked locally
Useful as the main local bus interchange in Kinugawa Onsen, but less convenient than a taxi for door-to-door arrival with luggage.
Fukushima Airportairport
77 kmabout 2.5–3 hours by carusually cumbersome and best checked locally
Only consider if your itinerary already centers on Fukushima; it is closer geographically than Tokyo airports but usually less practical because of limited onward transport.
Narita International Airportairport
132 kmgenerally several hours by roadtypically around 3.5–5 hours with rail connections, depending on route and timing
Useful for international arrivals, though usually less convenient than Haneda for reaching Kinugawa Onsen.
Haneda Airportairport
143 kmgenerally several hours by roadtypically around 3–4 hours with train or bus-and-rail combinations, depending on connection
Most practical major airport for many international travelers because of broad flight options, but it still requires a substantial onward transfer to Kinugawa.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Scenic river-valley settingThe ryokan sits along the Kinugawa Valley, giving many stays a more immersive onsen-resort feel than a generic town hotel. The setting is especially appealing if you want a calm backdrop rather than an urban streetscape.
Traditional Japanese-style roomsRooms are centered on tatami and futon bedding, which makes the stay feel distinctly ryokan-like rather than westernized. This is a strong fit for travelers specifically seeking a classic Japanese overnight experience.
Hot-spring baths with varietyThe property is known for its hot-spring bathing options, including open-air bathing and private-bath availability. That gives couples and onsen-focused travelers more flexibility than a hotel with only one standard public bath.
In-room or private kaiseki dining feelThe ryokan is associated with kaiseki-style meals and a more intimate dining experience, which can make dinner feel like part of the trip rather than just a necessity. This is especially attractive for guests who want a slower, more traditional evening.
Good base for Kinugawa sightseeingIt is reasonably close to Kinugawa Onsen Station and convenient for the area's bridges, hot-spring town atmosphere, and nearby excursion spots. You get access to the resort area without being right in the busiest stretch.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not ideal if you want modern designThis ryokan is better suited to travelers who enjoy traditional comfort than those expecting a fresh, contemporary luxury aesthetic. If you prioritize stylish new interiors, it may feel dated.
Walk from the station is not the easiestAlthough access is manageable, it is not the most effortless option if you are carrying large luggage or want to be steps from the station. Some travelers may prefer a property with simpler arrival logistics.
Futon sleeping may not suit everyoneThe traditional room style usually means sleeping on futons rather than standard western beds. Guests with back, knee, or mobility issues may find that less comfortable.
Quiet location can feel less livelyThe more secluded valley-side setting is peaceful, but it may feel too subdued for travelers who want nightlife, lots of cafés, or immediate shopping outside the door. This is more about relaxation than buzz.
Experience depends heavily on liking ryokan conventionsMeals, room setup, and bathing etiquette lean into a classic Japanese inn style, which is charming for some but restrictive for others. Travelers wanting maximum flexibility and hotel-style casualness may be happier elsewhere.

Current position: 31st out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
26th	Chuzenji Pension	8.7/10	104
27th	Tsuganoki	8.7/10	96
28th	Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki	8.5/10	1,404
29th	Ashionoyado Kajika	8.6/10	80
30th	Nasu-Onsen Shinshun no Kago Hewitt Resort	8.7/10	33
31st	Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura Current ryokan	8.4/10	321
32nd	Oyado Ichifuji	8.4/10	98
33rd	Jizaiso	8.6/10	24
34th	TAOYA Nasu Shiobara	8.3/10	689
35th	Nasushiobara Masudaya	8.5/10	28
36th	Nikko Tokanso	8.3/10	159