Spend the Lunar New Year soaking in hot springs in Japan—Nikko & Kinugawa Spring Festival kicks off!
Last updated 2026-10-05 — As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, many Taiwanese travelers enjoy taking this opportunity to celebrate the festive season in Japan. Tochigi Prefecture, located near Tokyo, holds the annual “Spring Festival” event in the Nikko and Kinugawa areas every year, featuring free entry to popular theme parks,...
Written and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network editorial team
As the Lunar New Year holiday draws near, many Taiwanese tourists like to use the break to celebrate the holidays in Japan. Located not far from Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture hosts the annual “Spring Festival” event in the Nikko and Kinugawa areas, offering perks such as free admission to popular theme parks, complimentary shuttle buses, free hot spring bathing, and discounted entry to tourist attractions—all aimed at making Taiwanese visitors feel the local hospitality and enjoy a joyful Lunar New Year celebration.
As the Lunar New Year holiday draws near, many Taiwanese tourists like to use the break to celebrate the holidays in Japan. Located not far from Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture hosts the annual “Spring Festival” event in the Nikko and Kinugawa areas, offering perks such as free admission to popular theme parks, complimentary shuttle buses, free hot spring bathing, and discounted entry to tourist attractions—all aimed at making Taiwanese visitors feel the local hospitality and enjoy a joyful Lunar New Year celebration.
Kinugawa Onsen has a long history and is one of the most renowned hot spring resorts in the Kanto region. (Photo credit / Nanajuuhachiya)
The 2015 Nikko & Kinugawa “Spring Festival” ran from February 10 through February 28. During the event period, local hotels and inns specially served traditional Japanese New Year dishes such as sake and ozoni, allowing Taiwanese visitors to experience the festive atmosphere of Japanese New Year. Free hot spring bathing services were also provided. Guests staying at affiliated hotels in the Nikko and Kinugawa onsen areas received complimentary bath salts.
The Kinugawa Spring Festival kicked off on February 10. (Photo credit / kinugawa-kawaji)
Hot spring ryokan in Kinugawa line the scenic gorge, offering picturesque views. (Photo credit / Nanajuuhachiya)
Every April, cherry blossoms of various kinds can be seen blooming along the streets of Kinugawa Onsen. (Photo provided / Monochrome editorial team)
During the “Spring Festival,” two major local theme parks also offered free admission:
● “Tobu World Square” was open for free on February 18 (Wed) and February 20 (Fri)
● “Tobu World Square” was open for free on February 18 (Wed) and February 20 (Fri)
This well-known miniature park recreates world-famous buildings and landmarks at a 1/25 scale, showcasing 102 famous structures from 21 countries. Among them, 45 have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During this period, visitors could also enjoy the winter light-up event. Structures and sites such as Tokyo Skytree, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and Milan Cathedral—displayed for the first time in the park—along with various landscapes, were illuminated by 1.4 million LED lights, creating a magical and dreamy spectacle.
1.4 million LED lights adorn the UNESCO World Heritage sites within Tobu World Square in a magnificent and romantic display. (Photo credit / jalan)
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