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A long-established souvenir shop at the base of the Kurogane Bridge. Good quality natural water of sunlight is used. The specialty is an additive-free homemade hot spring manju, which is made from a selection of red beans, and is made from crushed paste, with a thin skin flavored with Okinawan brown sugar and a moist and elegant taste. Because of the fact that there is a connection with Mito Kōmon, Aoi's print is used as a trademark. I don't wholesale to hotels and inns, so let's go. In addition, Nikko brand Kinugawa Karin Tomanju is also a specialty. Not only in Kinugawa, but also nationally reputed. 100 yen per hot spring bun, 130 yen per Karin to bun.

Least yourself in a paddle operated by a boatman, down the river from Kinugawa Onsen to Otoro [Otoro] Shimofan; view of rock formations such as shield rock and gorilla rock, and the progressively narrowing river width is thrilling; the spring of the hoshio azalea, fall of the autumn leaves is stunning; 12 flights a day.

"SL Daiki", a steam locomotive that was revived for the first time in half a century on the Tobu Railway. The service section is between Tobu Nikko Station-Shimimaichi Station-Kinugawa Onsen Station. A summary of 7.1km between Tobu Nikko Station and Shimimaichi Station, and a summary of 35 minutes between Shimimaichi Station and 12.4km between Shimimaichi Station and Kinugawa Onsen Station. The service day is 2 round trips on weekdays, 4 round trips on Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays (required to check the official site). The SL is a C11-type 207 built in 1941, which was borrowed from JR Hokkaido, and a C11-type 325 built in 1946 (1946), which operated on the Maoka Railway, and is a six-car train connecting caboose, passenger carriages and diesel locomotives. Details such as SL seat reservation tickets are required.

You can enjoy fishing and playing in the water at the clear stream of the Kinugawa River under the eyes of the campsite. There is a hot spring "Kamitaki Noyu" in the area, and day bathing is also possible. The tent site is OK with pets and there is also a dog park. Cottages, bungalows, rental house accommodation, and day camps are welcome. It is delicious when you bake pizza in a homemade stone kiln or fish and salt the rainbow trout that is active in the Diaohori. It is also convenient and convenient for hiking in the valley of the beautiful Ryūō Gorge, as well as for the Nikko sightseeing bases such as Nikko Edo Village, Tobu World Square, Rafting, and Tosho Palace.

Canyoning sliding on the bedrock with one body. From the three courses in Kinugawa, the course of the day is determined by the situation. Although it is a junior high school student, there is also Happy Canyon (during the summer vacation period) where you can participate from the first grade of elementary school. Experience 7500 yen (separate insurance fee 500 yen, reservation required).

It is the pioneer of rafting in Tochigi Prefecture, and you can enjoy the outdoors in a variety of valleys. Wet suits and life jackets are included, but bring swimwear, wet shoes, towels and so on. There is also a hot shower so you don't have to worry about it after playing.

Reproduction of ruins and architecture from around the world reduced to 1 in 25 will gather together. It is divided into the Asia Zone with Taipei 101, the Japan Zone with historical buildings such as Kinkaku-ji, the Modern Japan Zone with Tokyo Skytree Town (R), the American Zone with Empire State Building, the Egyptian Zone with Pyramids, and the European Zone with Sagrada Familia. In addition, if you put a 100 yen coin, you can see the opening and closing of the London Bridge. Some of the dolls placed in the building look just like celebrities. Most of the miniature trees used in the Japan zone are real bonsai, so the four seasons change can be seen.

A 140m total sidewalk-only suspension bridge completed in July 2009. It connects the Kinugawa onsen town with the Meishatsu shield rock, and from the top of the bridge you can see the Kinugawa River 40m below. In addition, the view of the hot spring town and the mountains is stunning from the shield rock observation deck on the opposite bank.

The Kinugawa Onsen ropeway on the north side of the Kinugawa onsen town to the summit of Maruyama at an altitude of about 700m. On the side of the summit station, which is reached in about four minutes from the Onsen Sanfoot Station, the view overlooks the Nasu mountain range and the Kinugawa valley beauty, and the Kinugawa onsen town. On the doorstep, "Curious Mountain", about 30 cute monkeys are kept, and they will appeal for snacks, so let's buy food. Spiritual Aratana Onsen Shrine is also in the middle of the shrine, and they want to visit the shrine through the gates of the Sōryū holding the golden-colored jade of the approach to the shrine, and give them the blight of Moronasei.

It is close to the Takimi Bridge (suspension bridge), and you can see beautiful autumn leaves from the bridge in autumn.