HonkeBankyu

A long-established founding inn in Yunishigawa Onsen that has carried the history of the Heike fugitives through 350 years to the present day

Tochigi Nikko City

Honke Bankyu is a long-established hot spring inn in Yunishigawa Onsen, Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture, with a proud 350-year history, founded in 1660. At the open-air bath Yudono Shiki no Yu, where natural spring water flows directly from the source beside the Yunishigawa Gorge, you can fully enjoy a weak alkaline simple hot spring, known as a skin-beautifying bath, while listening to the sound of the river. Although there is no sauna or cold plunge bath, the inn also offers private open-air baths and guest rooms with hot spring baths, allowing for a private and relaxing soak. Another highlight is the traditional Heike Taka Gari-yaki enjoyed in the irori dining area reached by crossing the famous kazura bridge.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Main Building Large Bath and Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A large bath and open-air bath with natural spring water flowing directly from the source, facing the Yunishigawa Gorge. There is a men's bath, Fujibusa no Yu, and a women's bath, Atsumori no Yu, where you can bathe while feeling the murmuring river and the beauty of the gorge through the seasons up close. The weak alkaline simple hot spring is gentle on the skin and has a smooth texture, earning it the name skin-beautifying bath. The tubs are filled with fresh hot spring water without any dilution, reheating, or circulation, allowing you to enjoy blissful relaxation surrounded by rich nature.

Private Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A private open-air bath where you can fully enjoy a famous hot spring with natural spring water flowing directly from the source in a private setting. Located in an excellent spot overlooking the gorge, it lets you enjoy the nature of Yunishigawa and luxurious hot spring bathing all to yourself, without being disturbed, together with your family or someone special. The gentle weak alkaline water softly warms both body and mind from deep within.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜10:00

Closed Days: None

Address

321-2601 749 Yunishigawa, Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture

Hotel & RyokanOnsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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