Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel

Summer seclusion offers exceptional food, cool breezes, river views

Kinugawa Kanaya Hotel combines the style and elegance of the world’s best resort hotels with the tranquility and beauty of the city of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture.

Setting exceptional standards in regional accommodation, the hotel is renowned for its juxtaposition of East and West, impeccable service and striking interiors where rooms evoke a sense of tranquil immediacy. Guests are invited to sit out on their private terraces, take in the fresh air and bask in the refreshing sights and sounds of the Kinugawa River Valley.

Unforgettable dining experiences demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to cuisine, where local produce takes pride of place and the marriage of East and West continues.

Summer’s dinner menu boasts ingredients such as aromatic local farm vegetables, grilled and lightly salted sweet fish and A5 grade wagyu beef. A succulent, custard-like savory egg, one of the signature dishes of the hotel, is a highlight of the meal; its essence is said to permeate the palate long after taking the last bite.

Dinner forms part of the hotel’s overnight dinner and breakfast package (from ¥39,750 per person). The restaurant is also serving a collection of summery cocktails, with nonalcoholic versions available.