Nikko is famous for its hot springs. I was planning to visit it with the intention of enjoying some good onsens.
Are there different kind of onsens available there i.e for instance some are there in a ryokan or some are free for the public etc?
Nikko is famous for its hot springs. I was planning to visit it with the intention of enjoying some good onsens.
Are there different kind of onsens available there i.e for instance some are there in a ryokan or some are free for the public etc?
The town of Nikko itself, where the Toshogu shrine is located, is not in a volcanic area and thus does not have any onsen hot springs. You have three choices in the vicinity:
All three are major tourist areas and have accommodation running the gamut from Western-style hotels to fancy ryokan to simple B&B/minshukus. I don't believe there are any free baths, but many ryokan/hotels open their door to visitors during the day for a small fee (around ¥500 is common).
Maybe Yumoto Onsen? It's a bit more than an hour by bus from Nikko. For an Onsen in a Ryokan, check Kinugawa Onsen, which is around 30 minutes by train from Nikko.