A new whole-building rental has opened in Nikko's Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture. PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko, a wa-modern residence with a private sauna and cold bath, began accepting reservations and welcoming guests on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Its operations are being handled by hospitality management brand "& Yado Kanri" (＆ やど管理), a service of COCOZAS Co., Ltd.
PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko is a whole-building rental that brings a wa-modern residence — featuring Japanese architectural touches such as a wood-latticed ceiling and shoji screens throughout — together with a private sauna and cold bath.
The Appeal of PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko
PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko is a wa-modern whole-building rental of about 136.63 square meters, surrounded by the rich natural scenery of Kinugawa, accommodating up to 8 guests.
A Wa-Modern Residence With a Beautiful Wood-Latticed Ceiling
The wood-latticed ceiling in the living and dining area, the soft light filtering through the shoji screens, and the warmth of wood throughout the spacious interior create a setting for unwinding away from the noise of the city.
The property comfortably accommodates a range of travel styles, from trips with family or friends to multi-generational getaways.
A Private Sauna and Cold Bath for Finding "Totonou"
The property has its own private sauna and cold bath, letting guests relax fully after sightseeing or other activities without worrying about anyone else.
The sauna's walls use Tochigi-quarried Oya stone, and its interior is finished in Nikko cypress, letting guests sweat it out surrounded by the calm atmosphere these local materials create.
Guests can cool down in the cold bath and repeat the cycle of "totonou" — the refreshed, balanced state that follows sauna and cold bath — as many times as they like during their stay.
An Ideal Base for Exploring Nikko
Within about a 15-minute walk, guests will find hot spring facilities and ryokan dotted around the area, including Akebi, a popular day-use hot spring known for its private open-air baths, making it easy to enjoy a soak nearby.
EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura, where visitors can experience an Edo-period townscape and the world of ninja and samurai, is also within walking distance.
Tobu World Square is about a 7-minute drive away, the Kinugawa Onsen hot spring town — with its foot baths, food stalls, and streets to explore — is about a 10-minute drive, and Ryuokyo Gorge, known for its seasonal scenery, is about a 15-minute drive.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls — UNESCO World Heritage sites and other well-known sightseeing spots — are also easily accessible, making the property a convenient base for exploring Nikko.
Booking
Reservations can be made through the following channels:
Official booking site: https://and-yado-kanri.airhost.co/ja/houses/886399
Airbnb: https://airbnb.jp/h/pausauna-stay-nikko
Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/pausauna-stay-nikko.ja.html
Facility Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko |
| Address | 7-110 Kosagoe, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Access | About 20 min by car from Imaichi IC on the Nikko Utsunomiya Road; about 10 min by taxi from Kinugawa-Onsen Station on the Tobu Kinugawa Line |
| Reservations began | August 8, 2026 |
| Accommodation type | Whole-building rental |
| Layout | 3LDK |
| Size | Approximately 136.63 sqm |
| Capacity | Up to 8 guests |
| Bedding | 4 semi-single beds, 4 semi-double beds |
| BBQ | Available (charcoal grill; guests must bring their own charcoal) |
| Amenities | Living room, dining kitchen (fridge, microwave, oven toaster, rice cooker, takoyaki maker, electric kettle, cookware), private sauna, cold bath, bathroom, free Wi-Fi, 65-inch TV, air conditioning/heaters, free parking (up to 3 vehicles), charcoal BBQ grill |
