If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to Ouchi-juku, located in the heart of Ouchi-juku.If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Ouchi-juku, Tonohetsuri is nearby.
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Aizu Kogen Nango Ski Resort, a skiing spot located 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from central Minamiaizu. If you master the slopes, Aizukogen Daikura Ski Resort is just a short drive away.
If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Hinoemata Shrine Kabuki Stage— just one of the landmarks located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Hinoematamura.
Ski the fall line at Aizu Kogen Takatsue located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Minamiaizu. If you master the slopes, Takatsue Ski Areas and Aizukogen Daikura Ski Resort are both nearby.
Tonohetsuri is just one of the landmarks located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Shimogo, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. If you like Tonohetsuri, you'll love Kannonnuma Forest Park and Takashimizu Shizen Koen, both just a short drive away.
"Excellent traditional Japanese ryokan hotel with great staff. Having a private onsen (some of the rooms only) overlooking the fast-flowing river was the cherry on top. The rooms are spacious and the in-house restaurant served excellently prepared and presented traditional Japanese food which was a great cultural experience."
"The hotel was build Meiji era so it has a unique character and a charm to it. However, it does not provide a modern convenience. It sets on the top of steep hill so you need to be prepared for some leg work if you don’t have a form of motor transportation."
"I stayed only for one night but the hotel was excellent, staff were helpful, spacious Japanese style room. A bit of walk from the Kinugawa Onsen Station but it is a nice walk. I will stay again if I am in the area again."
"Within 100 metres of the station and bus links to Kurobe dam and the temples.
I have marked excellent relating to this budget priced hotel so very good value.
Warning don’t be late for breakfast as it is closes on time !"
"Asaya Hotel is not only our favorite hotel in Kinugawa Onsen — it is honestly the main reason we return to Kinugawa Onsen at least once a year. Every stay reminds us why this hotel is so special.
We love the beautiful onsen facilities, especially the public baths with their larger and more spacious atmosphere. I personally prefer the public onsens, where I can fully relax and enjoy the traditional hot spring experience. My wife, on the other hand, especially enjoyed the private hot spring bath in our room, which she used throughout our stay. Having that private bath made the experience even more relaxing and convenient.
The food is another major highlight. Both the breakfast and dinner buffets are excellent, with a wide variety of choices and consistently good quality. The buffet experience is one of the things we always look forward to whenever we stay here.
Most importantly, the staff are genuinely friendly, professional, and caring. On the day of our departure, the taxi we had reserved was cancelled without our knowledge. Instead of simply apologizing or leaving us to figure it out, the hotel staff personally drove us to the train station. That level of hospitality really touched us and showed the heart of Japanese omotenashi service.
Asaya Hotel continues to be our “only hotel” choice whenever we visit Kinugawa Onsen. Between the onsens, the food, the service, and the warm hospitality, it truly feels like a place worth coming back to every year."
"Tourist IG trap. Feels nothing like Japanese. Very much an American ran hotel that pretends to be Japanese. Food both breakfast and dinner very westernized Japanese food and don’t taste good. Everything is designed to look good for a camera but no substance. My shoes were very dirty from a hike. Staff informed us they shoe cleaning service for free. Turns out just tapping the shoe. I went to front desk and ask if I can pay for a proper shoe clean. Staff was confident they have this service but this isn’t his “department” and informed me they will have the “proper team” contact me to arrange, never heard back! Horrible service. Incredible over priced for what they provide. I moved from a Japanese brand ryokan and this hotel can’t remotely compare in service and room, and they are also much more competitively price. This place is just a IG trap!!! The hype is a fraud. "