One parking and two food in Nikko, Japan: Kinugawa hot spring transportation, sightseeing boat and kaiseki

"Try the tourist country I have traveled, but there are not many cities visited by tourists to experience the different styles of that country." It is an idea of ​​recent travel arrangements, such as the Hua Hin I visited at the end of last year.Therefore, in addition to arranging Tokyo, this itinerary extends north to Nikko, Japan. It was unexpectedly discovered that it is a good place with deep historical relics and landscapes.

Background introduction of Kanto Nikko, Japan

Nikko is located in the northern Kanto district of Japan and the northwestern part of Tochigi Prefecture. It is a city with many natural scenery such as mountain scenery, lakes and waterfalls in the territory. The shrines and temples in the Nikko National Park are built for a long time and have a historical background. Therefore, it was approved as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1999.In addition, Kinugawa Hot Springs, Kawaji Hot Springs, and Ryuoh Gorge in the north of Nikko City are all beautiful sightseeing spots. Currently, there are few foreign tourists, and they are not crowded when strolling. They are attractions worthy of everyone's attention.

The day was originally scheduled to go to Nikko City to visit two shrines and one temple (Oyuin, Futarasan Shrine, Toshogu Shrine), but the Japanese weather report said that it would rain the next day, but their weather was very accurate, so they adjusted today and tomorrow. Two-day trip.So Anya's itinerary for two days and one night in North Kanto Nikko is detailed below.

Kinugawa, Kita Kanto, Japan

1. Departure time: 2012/10/17
2. Departure point: Tokyo Ueno Station
3. Destination: Nikko Kinugawa Onsen Station
4. By transportation: Tobu Railway Nikko Line + Kinugawa Line Express
5. Route:
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno, Tokyo → Ueno Station → Asakusa Station ‧‧‧ Tobu Railway Nikko + Kinugawa Line (Express Departure 9:10) ‧‧‧ → Kinugawa Onsen Station
→ Put your luggage at the Kinugawa Grand Dream Season Hotel → Chinese Cuisine Xiangya Meal → Kinugawa Boat Trip (13:25 Ferry)
→ Kinugawa Onsen Station ‧‧‧ Noiwa Railway Aizu Kinugawa Line (14:39 trains) ‧‧‧ → Ryuokyo → Return to Kinugawa Onsen Station
→ Check in & enjoy dinner at Kinugawa Grand Dream Season Hotel
6. Attractions: Kinugawa Sightseeing Boat, Ryuou Gorge, Dam and Dam Lake Experience Tour 2012 (Cancelled due to rain)

Depart from Tokyo!Travel to Kinugawa Hot Spring on Tobu Railway!

It is becoming more and more convenient to travel to Japan now. Many transportation information websites have English versions, and even traditional Chinese, so that travelers who arrange free travel can check relevant information in advance to arrange the route that needs to be changed in the itinerary. At present, the main transportation route to Nikko and Kinugawa Hot Springs is the "Tobu Railway" operated by the Tobu Group, which is currently the largest private railway company in the Kanto region.

1. Vehicle types: can be divided into "limited express", "express", and "interval express"
2. Ticket price: Take Asakusa to Kinugawa Onsen Station as an example, respectively
-Limited Express: Weekdays 2,800 yen (limited express ticket + train ticket), Saturday and holidays 2,900 yen (limited express ticket + train ticket)
-Fast speed: 1,500 yen (ticket)
3. Travel time: Take Asakusa to Kinugawa Onsen Station as an example, respectively:
-Limited Express: 2 hours
– Fast: 2 hours and 20 minutes
– Fast interval: 2 hours and 50 minutes
4. Discounts on ticket purchases: There are three types of TOBU Railway's special pass for foreigners. Based on my itinerary, I recommend that you buy the first one, which is much cheaper than the one I bought one by one!
-WORLD HERITAGE PASS: priced at 3,600 yen, including a round-trip ticket from Asakusa Station in Tokyo (limited to express trains), and a shared worship ticket with two shrines and one temple (Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, Rinnoji Temple; However, some points of sleeping cats need to be purchased at an extra price), and unlimited rides on the buses in Zhong-Nikko and the train between Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen Station.This pass is valid for 2 consecutive days.
-All NIKKO PASS:Full introduction of the official website
-Kinugawa Theme Park Pass (KINUGAWA THEME PARK PASS):Full introduction of the official website
5. Experience: We stupidly bought limited express tickets at the beginning, but later because we couldn’t keep up with the departure from Asakusa at 9:00, we bought fast tickets instead, plus the journey required for each was only 30 minutes away because of the arrangement of this journey. 10 days, so I think it's OK, so we take a fast train to and from Kinugawa Onsen from Tokyo.
6. Small thoughts: I met an English-speaking bus attendant at Asakusa Station on the day of departure. We are very helpful to those who can't speak Japanese. (It is mentioned on the official website that there are service personnel who can speak Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese at Tobu Asakusa Station, but it has been found to be stationed all day long)
7. Information query:
– Tobu Railway Road Map:http://railway.tobu.co.jp/guide/
-Tobu Railway Timetable:http://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/pdf/timetables.pdf
– Tobu Railway's official website in Chinese:http://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/chinesemulti/index.html

▲ Take the Toei Ginza Line from Ueno Station to Asakusa Station.

▲ After arriving at Asakusa Station, head towards Exit 7.

▲ The ticket office I met first, here are all limited express tickets, there are no express vehicles!

Those who want to buy the pass must go to Tobu Asakusa Station to buy it. For the ticket sales window, business hours, and precautions, please see >> I point.

▲ The board above also has information about the departure time of the car, the boarding platform and so on.

▲ The express ticket purchased on the second floor costs 1,500 yen.

▲ The express train leaving at 9:10 will be separated from the Shimoimaichi compartment, and trains 1~4 will continue to Kinugawa Onsen Station. You have to ride forward!

▲ At the time of departure, the sky in Tokyo was covered with thick clouds~><~.

▲ It turned out that after leaving Tokyo, the weather and scenery in the suburbs are so beautiful.

▲ It will take a while for the train to separate the carriages in Shimo-Imaichi. At this time, some people will shout and sell the train bento for 1,000 yen, which is delicious!

Take a hand-cranked boat on Kinugawa and enjoy the autumn scenery on both sides of the strait at will!

When I arrived at Kinugawa Onsen Station, it was already about 11:40. After leaving the station, I will see the cute Japanese ghost figures in the Q version. I am even surprised that the cascading mountains in front of me are so beautiful against the background of the good weather!Walking casually dragging luggage to the hotel tonight, the wind blowing on the face is full of coolness.In order to take advantage of the good weather during the afternoon, we went to the store next to the station to eat as soon as possible after placing our luggage. I don’t know if I was hungry or I was born with a hound-like nose. From a distance, I smelled a scent of food and followed the taste. When I came to Xiangya, the master did not disappoint us. He ate a large plate of fried rice, and the price was much cheaper, which allowed us to continue the trip with satisfaction.

Our must-go itinerary for this trip is "Kinugawa Boat"! In October, the autumn is very refreshing, and Kinugawa is here to provide sightseeing and boat services. It takes about 10 minutes from the departure of the boat to the arrival at Odori Port. The coast is full of emerald green mountains, and you will be able to see the maple red array after 40 days The beauty of the array.The boatman also swayed the scull along the way to explain the beautiful scenery. For example, he would remind us at any time which rock is on which side. The strange shape resembles an elephant, a shield, and even a ghost, as if there is a sharp horn on the head?

☆ Kinugawa boat ride (kinugawa ライン下り)
– Operating period: mid-April to late November
-Boat time: 9:00-15:45
-Ferry fee: 2,500 yen for adults, 1,100 yen for children
– Address 1414, Kinugawa Onsen Ohara, Nikko City (5 minutes on foot from Kinugawa Onsen Station)
– TEL: 0288-77-0531
– URL:http://www.linekudari.com/index.htm (Japanese interface)

※ Outside Kinugawa Onsen Station

▲ The hotel is about an 8-minute walk from the station.

▲ Stay at the hotel Kinugawa Grand Dream Season Hotel tonight.

▲ Chinese cuisine next to the station-Xiangya, our table was 1,650 yen, which is quite within the budget! ^^

▲ In a blink of an eye, the weather here has become cloudy and slightly cold.

▲ Before departure, the boat owner will ask us to pull up the plastic cloth on the side when the spray is big, and the bracelet to put on the safety pad.

▲Occasionally, the weather will show sunny days, so you must keep track of it and record it hard. ^^

▲ Ready to arrive at Odori Port and go ashore.

▲ When you walk up, there will be a few small shops selling the craftsmanship of the bosses.

▲ The grilled fish is 500 yen per piece. The fish is tender and sprinkled with some salt. It is very delicious.

The lady who greeted me was very good in English, and she was also very enthusiastic to tell us where Nikko is going to see the maple!

▲ The private attraction of the proprietress's own house is Kinugawa in the past.

▲ The bus took us back to Kinugawa Onsen Station.

The scenery of Longwangxia mountain stream brings the cool smell of autumn

Between Kinugawa Hot Springs and Kawaji Hot Springs, there is a scenic spot "Dragon King Gorge". This section is also divided into three areas: Bailong Gorge, Qinglong Gorge and Zilong Gorge. The reason for its formation is that it was caused by submarine volcanic activity thousands of years ago. , With a total length of about 3 kilometers, is based on the combination of strange rocks on both sides of the strait, which makes visitors who walk into it feel like a dragon rolling in the mountains and forests, hence the name.

When we took the Noiwa Line from Kinugawa Onsen Station to Ryuou Gorge, it was already drizzling, coupled with the darkening of the sky and the strong autumn atmosphere, it was a very cool scenery.The enthusiastic old lady at the station mixed with us in simple English and Japanese, reminding us that it would take about 1 hour and a half to 2 hours to make a round trip along the trail, and it would be too late for the car to go back. She also enthusiastically compared it and let us see There are love umbrellas available for borrowing at the station.Although the body feels the cold weather, but the heart is warm.There is also a Five Dragon King Shrine in the gorge of Ryuwang Gorge, which can be seen after stepping down 99 steps. This one is dedicated to the Dragon King who protects the Kawaji and Kinugawa areas. Although it is not a famous gorge, when passing by, you can see strange rocks Green shade, flowing water, waterfalls, etc., are still a beautiful and pleasant tourist attraction to visit.

▲ The third stop is Longwangxia Station.

▲ Intimate reminders inside the station.

▲ Route map of the trail, which marks the location of the shrine, Hongmi Bridge, Bailong Gorge, Qinglong Gorge, and Zilong Gorge.

▲ Goryuwang Shrine!

Kinugawa Grand Dream Season Hotel has one night and two meals, and experience the superb Japanese kaiseki cuisine!

When we arrived at Kinugawa Onsen Station on our return trip, the rain was heavy and cold, and the two of them wore thin coats and it was too cold. After we walked to the hotel very hard, the service staff at the door immediately opened an umbrella and served hot tea to make We warmed our bodies first, and the staff at the counter quickly completed the Checking procedures, and then a female general led us back to the room and introduced environmental facilities along the way, taught us how to wear bathrobes, and reminded us to use the hotel’s hot spring facilities , You can avoid colds, and the service is in place.

The dinner battle really made us all want to shout "oh ya~"!The waitresses in the restaurant took their seats, and the tables were full of kaiseki dishes. Not only that, but our seats were still in a large box, and even Wendy’s back was full of hand-painted Japanese paintings. This was the first time I felt this way. The strong Japanese culture has a peculiar feeling that is indescribable. In retrospect, I am still immersed in delicious memories!

And "Kaiseki cuisine was originally a meal that the host invites guests to taste in the Japanese tea ceremony. Now it is not limited to the tea ceremony and has become a Japanese high-end cuisine. Kaiseki cuisine is extremely delicate, and both tableware and food are very demanding, but The amount of food is very small, and it is regarded as a form of art. The main food containers are pottery, porcelain, lacquer, etc., and they are also very particular about the use of these food utensils." [Text fromVichypedia】

During our meal that day, there was also a long-open menu of hotel dishes on the table, which wrote about the dishes of kaiseki cuisine tonight, paired with draft beer and shawar sipping sips. I am very happy this year. I can spend my birthday here in Japan and experience a different culture from Taiwan.

▲ Ready to start after confirming the dishes tonight!

▲All the dishes in this basket are autumn-themed dishes.

▲ Fresh!Very tasty!

▲ Paper hot pot, only add water, seasonal vegetables and beef slices to fully enjoy the original flavor of the ingredients.

▲ This heart is based on pumpkin, with a sweet taste.

▲ The fried food is served with Japanese-style soy sauce and grated radish, but it is not greasy.

▲ My favorite!After being boiled and simmered for 20 minutes, open the lid, and the rice will be filled with distinct grains of white rice, which is too delicious!

▲ I really like this Japanese dining environment.

▲ Among them, my favorite is Chawanmushi. Not only the eggs are steamed so tender that they melt in your mouth, but the meatballs are also delicious.

▲ The middle piece is handmade pudding, with whipped cream, sweet cantaloupe, chestnuts, and even someone who doesn't like desserts has a long aftertaste.

▲ This hotel is not only that, but also has great hot spring facilities and a Japanese-style courtyard. Later, you will surely see the red maple in the courtyard.

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