Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

About this property

Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa is located next to Kinugawa River, just a 6-minute drive from Kinugawa Onsen Train Station. It features various entertainment facilities like karaoke and table tennis. Free WiFi is available in the lobby. Offering mountain views, all rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV and a telephone. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub and a hairdryer. Guests staying at Kinugawa Sunshine Hotel can unwind in the public bathing area which has open-air baths and sauna. Massages can be requested at an additional charge. Drinks vending machines and a gift shop are also available on site. The hotel is situated just a 1-minute walk to Kinu-tateiwa Otsuribashi Bridge. Tobu World Square Amusement Park is a 4-minute drive away, while Edo Wonderland can be reached within a 10-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • FREE private parking!

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anastassia
Estonia Estonia
“Great service and views, English speaking stuff. I really appreciated patience and kindness. All bath supplies were provided 🩷”
Kylie
Australia Australia
“There are so many reasons we loved this place the whole 1980's 1190's vibe it gives off but also a bit modern. The rooms are massive with exceptional views, onsen and facilities available to you are brilliant. Staff go above and beyond to help and...”
Bram
Netherlands Netherlands
“The Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa has a very nice onsen. The food is provided in buffet format both for evening and breakfast. The choice of items on the buffet is good. Food is prepared freshly. Staff in the restaurant was extremely friendly and...”
Yi-hsuan
Australia Australia
“The onsen hotel worths its price. It's not pricey for an onsen hotel, and the facility is great. Buffet offers many food options, decent taste. I really enjoy the stay. I also got around Nikko when I stayed there. It's a great place to relax.”
Eric
Singapore Singapore
“Buffet Dinner and buffet breakfast were really good , with high quality items like succulent sushi, sashimi and meat. Onsen is really an highlight of the hotel, should consider spend a lot of time in the hotel to be able to enjoy the Onsen....”
Fabrizio
Singapore Singapore
“Excellent buffet for breakfast and dinner. Very comfy Japanese style family room with futons, balcony overlooking river and mountains. Enjoyed the Japanese lifestyle experience with yukata and private onsen with family, kids loved it.”
Jennifer
Australia Australia
“Loved the large room and we had a beautiful veiw out towards the river. The staff also were very helpful. We booked room only option. There were plenty of choices to eat nearby and discovered an amazing Indian restaurant.”
Chloë
Netherlands Netherlands
“Lovely hotel with a nice spacious room and bathroom. The baths were nice with an inside and little outside area. It's only a short walk from the station. There is not much to do in the village, but we only came here for the hotel and to visit...”
Silvia
Australia Australia
“Nice large renovated room with great view of suspension bridge and Kinugawa river gorge. 15 minute walk to train station or 600 yen taxi.”
José
Spain Spain
“Absolutely perfect, the staff so nice with us. They all know english, and are very helpful. Food variety makes dinner and breakfast perfect. I will absolutely repeat.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
足湯カフェ　espo
  • Open for
    Lunch

House rules

Hotel Sunshine Kinugawa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly for more details.

To eat meals at the property, a reservation must be made at check-in.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

License number: 栃木県指令今 保第2075～31号