New "Friendly Demon" Born at Kinugawa Onsen's "Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki"
Hotel Mikazuki has debuted "Kizuki-chan", a new official character. A campaign offering original goods to 3,000 children will start on April 25, 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 6, 2026 at 19:00
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## Announcement of Hotel Mikazuki's Official Character "Kizuki-chan" Debut
Hotel Mikazuki in Kinugawa Onsen is pleased to announce our official character, "Kizuki-chan."
Kizuki-chan is a "hot spring demon" girl born from the steam of Kinugawa Onsen and the light of the crescent moon reflecting on Hotel Mikazuki. She was created to warmly welcome guests and deliver even more joyful memories.
## ■ Character Introduction
**Name**: Kizuki-chan
**Gender**: Female
**Age**: Looks about 10 years old (Her real age is a secret!)
**Personality**
* Slightly mischievous and playful
* Kind-hearted, unable to ignore people in trouble
* Easily gets shy when praised
**Special Skills**
* Instantly determining the perfect hot spring water temperature
* Small magic using steam
* Predicting the weather by listening to the sound of the Kinugawa River
**Likes**
* Welcoming guests on family trips
* Taking pictures with children
* Looking at the hotel shining with room lights at night
* The moment she says "Haa~" while soaking in the hot spring
**Minor Worries**
* Slightly worried people might be scared of her because she is a demon
* Wants to convey the charm of Kinugawa Onsen to more people
## ■ Birth Story
Kizuki-chan was born on a night when the steam of Kinugawa Onsen and the light of the crescent moon overlapped.
She is one of the "friendly demon" clan who has watched over the Kinugawa River since ancient times. She secretly adjusts the bath water temperature so travelers can relax safely and helps them leave with fun memories.
The crescent moon mark on her chest is a **"sign of guests' happiness filling up."**
At night, she appears somewhere in the hotel, and when she hears joyful laughter, she happily dances around in circles. She is a heartwarming presence.
## ■ Kizuki-chan Birth Commemorative! Kids' Giveaway Campaign!
To commemorate the birth of Kizuki-chan, **starting from the GW period on April 25, 2026, the first 3,000 children of elementary school age or younger staying at Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki will receive original Kizuki-chan goods!**
Please take this opportunity to visit Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki.
Additionally, future planned developments include:
* Setting up photo spots inside the hotel
* Appearances at kids' events
* Merchandise expansion
* Information dissemination via SNS and the official website
Hotel Mikazuki in Kinugawa Onsen is pleased to announce our official character, "Kizuki-chan."
Kizuki-chan is a "hot spring demon" girl born from the steam of Kinugawa Onsen and the light of the crescent moon reflecting on Hotel Mikazuki. She was created to warmly welcome guests and deliver even more joyful memories.
## ■ Character Introduction
**Name**: Kizuki-chan
**Gender**: Female
**Age**: Looks about 10 years old (Her real age is a secret!)
**Personality**
* Slightly mischievous and playful
* Kind-hearted, unable to ignore people in trouble
* Easily gets shy when praised
**Special Skills**
* Instantly determining the perfect hot spring water temperature
* Small magic using steam
* Predicting the weather by listening to the sound of the Kinugawa River
**Likes**
* Welcoming guests on family trips
* Taking pictures with children
* Looking at the hotel shining with room lights at night
* The moment she says "Haa~" while soaking in the hot spring
**Minor Worries**
* Slightly worried people might be scared of her because she is a demon
* Wants to convey the charm of Kinugawa Onsen to more people
## ■ Birth Story
Kizuki-chan was born on a night when the steam of Kinugawa Onsen and the light of the crescent moon overlapped.
She is one of the "friendly demon" clan who has watched over the Kinugawa River since ancient times. She secretly adjusts the bath water temperature so travelers can relax safely and helps them leave with fun memories.
The crescent moon mark on her chest is a **"sign of guests' happiness filling up."**
At night, she appears somewhere in the hotel, and when she hears joyful laughter, she happily dances around in circles. She is a heartwarming presence.
## ■ Kizuki-chan Birth Commemorative! Kids' Giveaway Campaign!
To commemorate the birth of Kizuki-chan, **starting from the GW period on April 25, 2026, the first 3,000 children of elementary school age or younger staying at Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki will receive original Kizuki-chan goods!**
Please take this opportunity to visit Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki.
Additionally, future planned developments include:
* Setting up photo spots inside the hotel
* Appearances at kids' events
* Merchandise expansion
* Information dissemination via SNS and the official website