Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring resort in Nikko, Tochigi, Japan. It’s named after the Kinugawa River, which flows through the town. The name “Kinugawa” translates to “angry demon river”.
Kinugawa Onsen is a popular destination for people from Tokyo who want to escape the city. It’s one of the leading hot spring resorts in the Kanto region.
The hot springs were discovered over 300 years ago and were originally only open to monks and daimyo. The town was developed in the early Meiji period.