Tobu World Square
Tobu World Square is a theme park in Kinugawa Onsen, which exhibits 1/25th scale replicas of famous buildings from around the world. The models include ancient monuments, cultural treasures and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reproduced with great detail all the way down to cars, trains and people populating the sites, and with gardens that change with the seasons.
The park is divided into zones based on regions of the world. Beginning in the Japan Zone, visitors can view scenes of Japan along with culturally significant sights from across the country such as Himeji Castle, Dogo Onsen and temples around Kyoto. The Asia Zone takes visitors to Korea and India, as well as some large sites from China such as the Forbidden City.
Next is the Europe Zone, the park's largest and most diverse area. Here ancient wonders such as the Parthenon and the Colosseum sit side by side with more recent structures like the Eiffel Tower. Moving on, is the Egypt Zone with the Pyramids and the Sphinx, and beyond that is the America Zone, home to the White House and a section of downtown New York City.
Tobu World Square closes with a Modern Japan Zone with more contemporary structures such as the Diet Building, Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Skytree. This zone also features a partial replica of Narita Airport.
The park has a few other facilities including restaurants and shops which sell food and goods from around the world. Free guided tours, one through the Modern Japan and America Zones and one through the Europe Zone, are held once per day in Japanese. English pamphlets are available, and all the site descriptions around the park are in both Japanese and English.
Getting there and around
Tobu World Square Station stands just across the street from the park entrance and is served by most trains along the Tobu Kinugawa Line, including the ones to/from Tokyo (Asakusa and Shinjuku stations). It is just one station south of Kinugawa Onsen Station (3 minutes, 160 yen one way by local trains; limited express trains require a supplement fee).
Alternatively, Tobu operates buses every 20-30 minutes between Kinugawa Onsen Station and Tobu World Square (5 minutes, 210 yen one way, covered by the Nikko All Area Pass).
Hours and Fees
Hours
9:30 to 16:00 (December to mid March)
Admission ends one hour before closing
Closed
Admission
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Links and Resources
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Hotels around Kinugawa Onsen
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AsayaBoasting open-air natural spring baths that look out to the surrounding mountains, Asaya provides chic Japanese accommodation that displays flower arrangements throughout. A bus stop is located right in front of the property, and shuttle buses are available from Utsunomiya Train Station, an hour away, at an additional fee. Featuring a relaxing ambience, each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a telephone and a fridge. Asaya Hotelfs front desk is open 24 hours, and massages are available at an additional cost. Karaoke facilities and a gift shop are on site. Some of the hot spring baths can be reserved for private use for a fee. A tour to Edo Wonderland can be arranged upon request. The hotel is a 13-minute walk from Kinugawa Koen Train Station. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a 40-minute drive away, and Edo Wonderland Nikko theme park is a 10-minute drive from the property. A buffet is served at one of the on-site restaurants. The dinner buffet serves about 80 various dishes ranging from Chinese, Japanese and Western meals, while the breakfast buffet provides about 60 variations, mainly Japanese and Western dishes.View on Booking.com
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TsuganokiSituated just 19 km from Tobu Nikko Station, Tsuganoki offers accommodation in Nikko with access to an open-air bath, a terrace, as well as free shuttle service. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath. There is a coffee shop and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Nikko Station is 20 km from Tsuganoki, while Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 108 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Sudomari Hotel Roman TsutsujiFeaturing 2-star accommodation, Sudomari Hotel Roman Tsutsuji is situated in Nikko, 19 km from Tobu Nikko Station and 21 km from Nikko Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a bath, slippers and a wardrobe. The units have a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 23 km from the guest house, while Kegon Falls is 40 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 107 km away.View on Booking.com
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Kinugawa Park HotelsSituated within 20 km of Tobu Nikko Station and 21 km of Nikko Station, Kinugawa Park Hotels offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nikko. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, units at the ryokan also boast free WiFi. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with a tatami and a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kegon Falls is 40 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 108 km away.View on Booking.com
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Hotel Sunshine KinugawaHotel Sunshine Kinugawa is located next to Kinugawa River, just a 6-minute drive from Kinugawa Onsen Train Station. It features various entertainment facilities like karaoke and table tennis. Free WiFi is available in the lobby. Offering mountain views, all rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV and a telephone. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub and a hairdryer. Guests staying at Kinugawa Sunshine Hotel can unwind in the public bathing area which has open-air baths and sauna. Massages can be requested at an additional charge. Drinks vending machines and a gift shop are also available on site. The hotel is situated just a 1-minute walk to Kinu-tateiwa Otsuribashi Bridge. Tobu World Square Amusement Park is a 4-minute drive away, while Edo Wonderland can be reached within a 10-minute drive.View on Booking.com
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Kinugawa Hotel MikazukiSet in Nikko, 24 km from Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kinugawa Onsen Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki offers accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a bar and a garden. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi. The ryokan features family rooms. All guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The units at Kinugawa Onsen Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. The wellness area at Kinugawa Onsen Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki is comprised of a hot spring bath and a sauna. Kegon Falls is 40 km from the ryokan, while Rinno-ji Temple is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 114 km from Kinugawa Onsen Nikko Kinugawa Hotel MikazukiView on Booking.com
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Hotel ManyoteiFeaturing free WiFi and a hot spring bath, Hotel Manyotei offers accommodation in Nikko, 12 km from Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms feature views of the mountains or river. You will find a shared lounge and shops at the property. You can play table tennis at the hotel. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 12 km from Hotel Manyotei, while Nikk?-kokuritsu-k?en is 12 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Tabist Kinugawa Park CottageOffering views of Kinugawa Valley, Kinugawa Park Cottage provides adult only accommodation with free private parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Kinugawaonsen Station is a 5-minute walk. All units at the holiday home feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. A private bathroom is provided. At Kinugawa Park Cottage guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 30 minutes by car, while Kegon Falls is a 60-minute drive.View on Booking.com
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Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko HotelFeaturing 3-star accommodation, Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel is located in Nikko, 20 km from Tobu Nikko Station and 21 km from Nikko Station. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot spring bath, as well as the public bath and open-air bath. All units include a private bathroom and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Each unit is equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms are equipped with river views. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 24 km from Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel, while Kegon Falls is 40 km away. Fukushima Airport is 107 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Kinugawa GyoenOoedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Kinugawa Gyoen, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Nikko, 20 km from Tobu Nikko Station, 21 km from Nikko Station, as well as 24 km from Nikko Toshogu Shrine. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot spring bath, as well as the public bath and open-air bath. All units have a private bathroom and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at this 3-star ryokan. Kegon Falls is 40 km from Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Kinugawa Gyoen, while Rinno-ji Temple is 24 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 107 km away.View on Booking.com
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