Although there are several ways to get to Kinugwa Onsen, visiting Kinugawa Onsen from Tokyo has become more accessible thanks to Silk Express.
The Silk Express, a stress-free relaxing bus service, offers journeys from JR Utsunomiya station to Kinugawa Onsen and excursions from Kinugawa Onsen to Yunishigawa and Central Nikko for those who want to explore more of the area.
If you are planning a multi-day trip to Kinugawa Onsen or the Nikko area, we think this would be a great way to explore!
The 3 advantages of using the Silk Express
Planning a trip to Kinugawa Onsen? Here are three advantages for using the Silk Express.
1) Hassle-free travel :
The first benefit is that the Silk Express offers a relaxing journey, taking you to see areas that are impossible to travel to by train. This includes stress-free travel to the Yunishigawa Onsen area and a hassle-free journey between Kinugawa Onsen and places of interest in the Central Nikko area.
2) Maximum Comfort :
The next benefit is maximum comfort. The Silk Express busses are incredibly comfortable, and with a group of up to 12 people, you can reserve the lounge area at the rear end of the bus shown in the photo below!
3) Access from JR Utsunomiya station (Shinkansen) :
The third benefit is access from JR Utsunomiya Station. The Silk Express departs from JR Utsunomiya Station, 50 min north of Tokyo, where the JR Tohoku & Akita Shinkansen trains (from Tokyo or the Tohoku areas) stop.
If you are used to traveling on the JR trains or would like to taste the famous Gyoza dumplings in Utsunomiya for lunch*, using the Silk Express will make it much easier to get to Kinugawa Onsen.
