Additionally, Toshogu Shrine is said to be a lucky geography, with the Inari River to the east, Chuzenji Road to the west, the Otani River to the south, and mountains to the north. Furthermore, Toshogu Shrine was built so that the North Star shines on the extension of the Yomeimon Gate and the torii gate. This is called the "Hokushin no Michi" (Road of the North Star), and its starting point is within the temple grounds. It is fun to explore it as if you were taking a stroll from your hotel.

One of the things you'll want to enjoy in Kinugawa is the "Moonlight Flower Corridor," which is decorated with gorgeous Japanese umbrellas. From late September to the end of October, hotels, inns, tourist facilities, and other establishments will hold displays inspired by the Moonlight Flower Corridor, and the hot spring town will be enveloped in gorgeous colors. In late September, Kinugawa Park will be lit up, and the excitement will be further enhanced by performances of koto, erhu, and Japanese drums, as well as fireworks. During the period, you can also enjoy the "Machinaka Happiness Gourmet" stamp rally, which comes with special benefits for dining at restaurants. Kinugawa Onsen Onsen also holds other events from time to time, such as the historic "Ryuo Festival." Every Saturday, the "Hyakuka Ryoran Fireworks Kinugawa Honbi" is also held. Schedules for both events for 2025 have not yet been announced. Be sure to check the website.

Both Kinugawa・Kawaji Onsen were hot springs that were only available to feudal lords and monks of Mount Nikko who made pilgrimages to Nikko. Both have alkaline simple springs, and Kinugawa Onsen is popularly known as "Waterfall Hot Springs" and has also been described as "Kawaji for injuries, Waterfall for burns."
After the Tobu Railway opened, the area developed into Kinugawa Onsen Onsen. Currently, Tobu Railway's new limited express "Spacia X" connects Asakusa to Kinugawa in about two hours. There are many scenic spots to enjoy walking around, such as the Kinugawa Tateiwa Otsuribashi Suspension Bridge, which overlooks the beautiful valley, the towering 70m-high Tateiwa Rock beyond the suspension bridge, and Furukama Falls beyond that.
Located along the valley where the Kinugawa and Ojika rivers join, Kawaji Onsen was a post town on the Aizu Nishi Kaido road during the Edo period. There is also a promenade leading to the scenic Ryuokyo Gorge, and Yakushi no Yu is the perfect place to relax after a hike enjoying the deep greenery and autumn leaves. There is an open-air bath overlooking the Ojika river.

Yunishigawa Onsen offers even more memorable seasonal events. The Heike Grand Festival in June, which is based on the legend of the Heike clan, features a Heike Emaki Procession, where about 200 people dressed as Heike warriors and princesses parade, as well as events related to the Heike clan, such as biwa performances and gagaku music, allowing you to witness the ancient splendor. In July, the Bamboo Night Festival is held, where the hot spring town is illuminated by the lights of handmade bamboo lanterns, and the Kokorokawa Akari festival is held, where the seven-colored lights of the Yama Hotel float gently down the Yunishigawa River, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The Kamakura Festival, held from January to early March in the bitter cold, is an event certified as a Japanese nightscape heritage site, a "historical and cultural nightscape heritage site." About 1,200 miniature kamakura are lined up on the riverbed, and on weekend nights, when they are lit by candlelight, the scenery is particularly fantastic. In the light, thoughts of the Heike people who lived in this land also float and disappear.