 Last additions - Kinugawa Onsen Hot Spring 鬼怒川温泉 |
Kinugawa Onsen Station.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Onsen Station platform.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.Feb 24, 2022
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An old rotating track for trains.Feb 24, 2022
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Tourists at a foot bath at Kinugawa Onsen Station.Feb 24, 2022
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Foot bath at Kinugawa Onsen Station.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Onsen Station.Feb 24, 2022
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From Asakusa Station in Tokyo, take the Tobu Kinugawa Line to Kinugawa Onsen Station. By express train, it takes about 2 hr. 10 min.Feb 24, 2022
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While we were meditating for 15 min. or so with eyes open in a yoga sitting position, this priest walked around with a long stick and whacked us on the shoulder. It was pretty hard and it stung too. Fun to hear the girls' reactions... (Ouch!!) I successfully suppressed my burst of laughter during the meditation.Feb 24, 2022
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The priest explaining about Zen meditation.Feb 24, 2022
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At Kotokuji Temple, we tried Zen meditation. Feb 24, 2022
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Kotokuji Temple priest explaining about the temple. 高徳寺（日光市）Feb 24, 2022
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Kotokuji Temple altar in Nikko. 高徳寺（日光市）Feb 24, 2022
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Kotokuji Temple altar in Nikko. 高徳寺（日光市）Feb 24, 2022
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Kotokuji Temple altar in Nikko. 高徳寺（日光市）Feb 24, 2022
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After dinner, we went to Kotokuji, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Nikko. 高徳寺Feb 24, 2022
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Breakfast at Kinugawa Park Hotels.Feb 24, 2022
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Breakfast at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi.Feb 24, 2022
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Hair dryers, etc.Feb 24, 2022
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Soaping area.Feb 24, 2022
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Round, barrel bath.Feb 24, 2022
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Indoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen. Large rectangular bath and round, barrel baths.Feb 24, 2022
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View from the outdoor bath.Feb 24, 2022
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Outdoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen.Feb 24, 2022
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Outdoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen.Feb 24, 2022
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Outdoor hot spring bath at Kinugawa Park Hotels (Kirakukan) in Kinugawa Onsen, in the morning. 鬼怒川パークホテルズFeb 24, 2022
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Changing room at the Kinugawa Park Hotels hot spring bath.Feb 24, 2022
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The hotel president also greeted us during dinner and gave us the VIP treatment.Feb 24, 2022
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Fruits for dessert.Feb 24, 2022
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PicklesFeb 24, 2022
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VegetablesFeb 24, 2022
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EggplantFeb 24, 2022
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The start of our aesthetic and delicious kaiseki dinner at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko. 鬼怒川パークホテルズFeb 24, 2022
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Hina dolls at Kinugawa Park Hotels.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa CiderFeb 24, 2022
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Horse oil products like shampoo.Feb 24, 2022
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Hotel gift shop.Feb 24, 2022
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View from my room on the top floor (9th floor).Feb 24, 2022
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Refrigerator with paid drinks.Feb 24, 2022
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Bathtub.Feb 24, 2022
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Bathroom sink made of pottery.Feb 24, 2022
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Bathroom.Feb 24, 2022
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SofaFeb 24, 2022
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Twin beds in my room. Unless it's a double bed, a futon is always more comfortable.Feb 24, 2022
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Window-side of the room had twin beds.Feb 24, 2022
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Welcome confection and room key.Feb 24, 2022
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Low table in my room.Feb 24, 2022
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My nice room at Kinugawa Park Hotels (Kirakukan 9th floor). Ten tatami mats plus twin beds. This room can normally sleep six people or so. 鬼怒川パークホテルズFeb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Park Hotels, where we stayed overnight in Kinugawa Onsen hot spring. Very nice hotel. 鬼怒川パークホテルズFeb 24, 2022
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Along Kinugawa River, Kinugawa Park Hotels. It has multiple hotel buildings. I stayed in the Kirakukan tower in the center. 鬼怒川パークホテルズFeb 24, 2022
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Sunset clouds in Kinugawa Onsen.Feb 24, 2022
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Cherry blossom road in Kinugawa Onsen.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Onsen town.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge.Feb 24, 2022
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Walking back across Kinutateiwa Bridge over Kinugawa River.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinutateiwa Bridge over Kinugawa River.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinutateiwa BridgeFeb 24, 2022
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Directions back.Feb 24, 2022
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On Tateiwa Scenic Point, Matchmaking Bell for people looking for a mate. Ring the bell to find marital happiness.Feb 24, 2022
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa (downstream). 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa. 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa (uprstream). 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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From Tateiwa Scenic Point, fine views of Kinugawa Onsen spa. 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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Tateiwa Scenic Point is a small lookout deck on a small hill 104 meters above the river. 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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Steps up to Tateiwa Scenic Point.Feb 24, 2022
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Ogre Birth Monument memorializes the birth of all Seven Ogres of Good Fortune from the Tateiwa rock. "Tateiwa" means "protective rock." 楯岩Feb 24, 2022
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Ogre Birth Monument. Looks like a baby Buddha.Feb 24, 2022
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Tateiwa Kinuhime Shrine. Pray here to find a good mate, have a child, long life, and business prosperity. 楯岩鬼怒姫神社Feb 24, 2022
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Next to Tateiwa Scenic Point is Tateiwa Kinuhime Shrine. Feb 24, 2022
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Tateiwa Scenic Point is on this small, pointy hill. 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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Tateiwa Scenic Point is on this small, pointy hill. 楯岩展望台Feb 24, 2022
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Tateiwa Tunnel is 72 meters long.Feb 24, 2022
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So Tateiwa Tunnel is like being inside a mother's womb. It goes to the Tateiwa Scenic Point.Feb 24, 2022
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Tateiwa Tunnel. This Tateiwa Rock is considered to be female.Feb 24, 2022
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Back on the Tateiwa Promenade walking path. It's not a long path.Feb 24, 2022
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Furukama Falls and Suehiro Pond. 古釜の滝Feb 24, 2022
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Suehiro Pond is in an auspicious fan shape.. 末広池Feb 24, 2022
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Furukama Falls in Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi. 古釜の滝Feb 24, 2022
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After crossing the bridge, go left and you will soon see Furukama Falls. 古釜の滝Feb 24, 2022
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Tateki ogre statue. One of the Seven Ogres of Good Fortune at Kinugawa Onsen. 楯鬼「七福邪鬼めぐり」Feb 24, 2022
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Other side of the bridge has the Tateiwa Promenade is a walking path.Feb 24, 2022
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Cables holding the bridge up.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge in Kinugawa Onsen.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa River as seen from Kinutateiwa Bridge.Feb 24, 2022
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Great views of the river below. Nicknamed "Matchmaking Bridge."Feb 24, 2022
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These photos were taken in January, so it's not so colorful.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinutateiwa Bridge is for pedestrians only. Spans 140 meters long, and 37 meters above the river. 鬼怒楯岩大吊橋Feb 24, 2022
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Kinutateiwa Bridge goes over Kinugawa River. There's a riverside walking path to a few sights like small waterfalls and scenic points.Feb 24, 2022
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Near most major hot spring hotels is Tateiwa Promenade, a walking path along Kinugawa River. Something to do during the day. 楯岩遊歩道Feb 24, 2022
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Stone lantern in Kunigawa Onsen. "Onsen" means hot spring.Feb 24, 2022
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Kinugawa Onsen spa is a hot spring resort along the Kinugawa River. It is also adjacent to Kawaji Onsen spa. It's not a crowded place. Large hotels, some nature walks, and theme parks (Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, etc.) nearby.Feb 24, 2022
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After a 130-min. train ride from Asakusa, Tokyo, we are greeted by this ogre statue at Kinugawa Onsen Station. The Japanese word for "ogre" (oni) is included in the name "Kinugawa." So you'll see lots of ogres (also called demonsFeb 24, 2022
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