There are also quite a lot of ghost hotels all around that you can spot.
Oh, this is so swarm. I'm so glad.
We visited a flower park in Kinugawa Nikko and told you about things
to do there. This time we're gonna let you know about things
you can do in free in Kinugawa.
Let's check out some things to do in the Kinugawa area of Tochigi.
So this is the actual Kinugawa which means it's the river.
and as you can see it's quite a gorge. Wow.
Quite down to be there.
Oh loads of currents.
I was wondering why there are so many little demon pictures and statues all around.
That's because Kinugawa actually means the angry demon river.
One thing that surprised me as a foreigner here
especially in this region is that the onsen – the hot spring's are
omnipresent. So for example, down here
hot steam is rising which means hot water from an onsen
is just like casually
going from here to the river.
Since the river is so wide and
also so deep it's a real gorge, people over the
generations had to find ways to cross it.
So there are quite a lot of hanging bridges
where you can take very instagrammable pictures.
So the creaking of the wood beneath our
feet, it is slightly swinging.
Definitely not for you if you're scared of heights
but wow the view is beautiful and the water is
turquoise almost.
Stop it! No jumping!
I told don't do things like that, director. I hate you when you do stuff.
There are also quite a lot of ghost hotels all around that you can spot
you can't enter those anymore, but during the bubble economy
this area was thriving and full with loads and loads of hotels
which are not being used now.
They kind of add to the whole atmosphere.
A bit scary though.
They're a little bit scary though.
Stop it. Stop jumping on the bridge!
These little huts here are for stamp rally lovers. You can go around
and get stamps from Kinugawa onsen.
And the area around with little onis.
And there are foot spas in the area and those
apparently when when I'm really cold will help me warm up.
This is so warm. I'm really glad.
That feels amazing. It's really hot actually.
It feels really hot right now. And I met some really young people
here enjoying the foot spa.
Why did you decide to come here?
We came here on our winter holidays.
Is this your first? - First time here.
I thought foot spas were not for younger people but...
seems like you're having fun. - We have been using it for over 30 mins.
Nice. Does this cost money?
All the foot spas in this area are free, I think.
What's good about food spas?
Warm! You can stay in them for longer and they warm you up!
I think it's also good for your metabolism.
What do Onsen mean to you?
A place to come with the family.
A place to relax.
Ok thank you!
We are at Kinugawa onsen station and we can take
a direct train from Asakusa, Tokyo to get here, and it's only two hours.
Even the fountain in front of the station is a hot spring.
Walking around, finding our favorite photo spots
that was great. If you feel like treating yourself
I asked the locals for one of the best soba places
and I got recommended one. It's not free but so cheap and tasty
that it was a real reward at the end of our journey.
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