#Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Association Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Most beautiful onsen street in Japan
Getting There - By Car
Attractions - One of the oldest Onsen in Japan
Hotels - All
Food & Restaurants - Included in hotel
Shopping - NA
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JasonW
Beautiful little community. I came into Kinosaki by train from Osaka which was a long and uneventful ride. Maybe around 3 hours travel time.
The scenery on the trip over was gorgeous as the city centers dip and gave way to rural Japan. The train station is in the center of town and right next to it was one of the 7 onsens that overnight visitors are allowed to frequent with just a pass. And if you chose to explore around town before check in to your hotel, there is a small storefront with lockers across from the visitor center where you can store your belongings. Luggage drop off and delivery to your hotel is also available in the store right next to the locker storage if you prefer that.
The main shopping area was lined with souvenir shops, fish markets, and small restaurants. I think for first time visitors, something I wish I was told beforehand too, they should be aware that everything closes around 4pm-5pm. By 6pm, if you are one of the ones who opted out of eating in your ryokan and chose to venture out for dinner, just know that it is very hard to find a restaurant that would still be open at this time. If you have to try your luck with food, the grocery stores are still open until 9pm so you can pick up something quick from there after bathing.
The whole place is very atmospheric. And I think it is very much a place that anyone who likes to take pictures would enjoy.
The onsen houses are spread out in the area beyond the shops and along the waterway. And after dark, it is possibly the only thing you can really do in town since everything else is closed. If you are one of the ones who came for onsen hopping in the 7 bathhouses and worry about seeing them all.
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Collegiala015
The millennial hot spring town in Japan is suitable for strolling in a bathrobe
What a cool autumn! After a while, the temperature in various parts of Japan will start to drop, and it will enter the cool autumn day. This is a good time to ♨️!
1⃣️♨️ Kinosaki Onsen
2⃣️📍Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101 Japan
3⃣️📖Kinosaki Onsen Chatter
Kinosaki Onsen is a historic hot spring resort in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The town is surrounded by mountains and the sea, and there are unique experiences all year round
4⃣️🚗How to get there
The Kinosaki Onsen Station is the gateway to the town, connecting Kyoto and Osaka through the Sanin Main Line. It takes about 2.5 hours to travel from Kyoto or Osaka to Kinosaki Onsen Station by direct express train.
5⃣️🕙Recommended travel season
Personally, I think from October to winter❄️ is a good season to come to the hot spring town
6⃣️🌺Travel Guide🌺
🔶Riverside Hot Spring Town
One of the features of Kinosaki is the seven public hot spring bathhouses scattered around the town. It's not unusual to wear a bathrobe and soak in the hot springs here, and you can see people lining up in front of the hot spring house on the street
🔶Put on a bathrobe and stroll around the town
Visitors here often stroll around the town in Japanese bathrobes. In the cold winter, you can put on a warm Japanese cotton feather woven coat outside the bathrobe
🔶Foot bath, drinking spring, hot spring eggs
In addition to soaking in the hot spring house, there are other different ways to experience the fun of hot springs in Kinosaki Onsen. If you have the opportunity, you might as well give it a try
🔶Town Temple
The temple is still a good place to go, and you can also take a leisurely walk in the ancient temple mountain at the west end of Kinosaki before and after the visit. You can also reach the observation deck on the top of the mountain
🔶Oriental White Stork Reserve
This is a park, about 10 kilometers south of Kinosaki Onsen, which can be reached by bus from Toyooka Station
🔶Winter Snow Scene
There are many wonderful activities near Kinosaki Onsen. Kinosaki Town often snows in winter, making both sides of the river covered with fresh snow, and the scenery is beautiful at this time
🔶The willow trees on the riverside sway, and it's fun to take a leisurely walk
After soaking in the hot spring and changing into a bathrobe, it is most recommended for you to take a walk along the Otani River, admire the willow trees swaying in the wind along the river, and enjoy the fun of day and night
🔶Super popular food-Matsuba crab & seafood cuisine must taste
Noemie Casper
This time we stayed at the famous Oedo Onsen Hotel in Chengqi Hot Springs. After you have checked in, you can choose your favorite bathrobe and then enjoy the hot spring tour. Kinosaki Onsen was discovered in more than 1300 years. Although it is located on the side of the Sea of Japan, there are a large number of trams from Osaka and Kyoto every day. Usually, the cold current hits the sea side of Japan every January. There will be heavy snow in the winter in this area, but in this snowy weather, the nest will enjoy every moment in the warm hot spring hotel.
Japan's service has made all the people who have been there praised because of its meticulous and thoughtful service, such as the scalp massage from the makeup remover, facial cleanser, toner, lotion to hair care to the massage in the spa. Oil, and even hair removal cream and foot care cream have... In short, my own things are not so complete.