Toyooka 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 #境外遊 #onsen #awesomepic

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. #givethanks #givethanks

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

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.

Kinosaki Onsen Hanami

#cherryblossom2024 Historical onsen Kinosaki is an ancient resort town in the north of Hyogo Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, it is beautiful at any time of the year. Sakura blooms here in spring, it is cool in summer and snowy in winter. You can read more about the city on its official website. Recommended Take a dip in one of the hot springs Walk around the city in yukata Go to the Onsen-ji Temple and the mountains How to get there From Kyoto and Osaka, you can take the Sanin Main Line. The nearest station is Kinosaki Onsen. A direct trip from Osaka to Toyooka Station takes about two and a half hours. Next, you need to take a local train to Kinosaki Onsen Station. The city on the shore There are many Japanese ryokan hotels along both banks of the Maruyama River. Most of them have onsen. Seven public baths in different parts of the city are the main attraction of Kinosaki. Guests of the city are offered to buy a ticket for 1000 yen, which allows access to all the baths. In addition, foot baths with hot carbonated water are scattered around the city. Those who stay in one of the ryokan can visit public onsen for free: you only need to take a pass at the hotel. Around the city in Yukata It is quite common to see visitors to the city in yukata, a thin cotton garment that is often associated with Japanese onsen cities. In the cold winter months, a haori jacket is worn over the yukata. The mystical history of the city The Onsen-ji Temple is located in the western part of Kinosaki. It is dedicated to a Buddhist monk who supposedly founded the city in the 8th century. According to legend, the priest Douti-senin came to Kinosaki in 717. He had a vision that he needed to pray for the health of local residents for 1000 days. After the prayers of Douti-senin, a hot spring was hammered out of the ground, around which baths were built, and then the city. Once upon a time, visitors were obliged to pray in the temple before bathing. The custom is a thing of the past, but the temple remains an interesting attraction of Kinosaki. After you visit there, you can take a walk in the mountains to the west of the city. The main building of the temple can be reached on foot or by funicular, which then goes further to the observation deck at the top of the mountain. Stork Reserve Due to the reduction of their habitat, the Far Eastern storks in Japan had practically disappeared by 1971. The last bird in the country died in the vicinity of Kinosaki. Konotori no Sato Park was created to bring back storks. They were imported from Russia. The park is 10 kilometers south of the city, and can be reached by bus from Toyooka Station.

beautiful Kinosaki

This is famous hot spring in Japan.

The millennium Kinosaki Onsen town Nishimuraya Honkan enjoys half a day of leisure

🇯🇵Japan has more than 2,600 hot springs from north to south, apart from the well-known Fuji, Izu and Hokkaido, the Kinosaki Onsen with a thousand years of history is niche, but it has the reputation of 'the first spring in the sea'. 🏵Ancient Kyoto nobles flocked to Kinosaki Onsen for leisure and health preservation, 160 years ago, one of Japan's most famous hot spring hotels, 'Nishimuraya', was born here. - 【Traditional Japanese Inn】 🔥Belonging to Relais & Châteaux, it is the only pure Japanese inn in Kinosaki Onsen, and has been ranked No.1 in Japan's hot spring inns🏆 🏯The inn is surrounded by a Japanese garden, with moss-covered stone statues, koi swimming in the pond, exquisite arch bridges, and vibrant vegetation, like the private residence of a refined scholar. ✨The structure is mainly made of wood, tatami, sliding paper doors and windows, viewing terraces, etc., fully embodying Japanese aesthetics. 🏠The annex Hiratakan, built in 1960, showcases the essence of traditional Japanese teahouse-style architecture, each room is different, and it is even known as 'the inn within the inn', and has been selected as a Japanese tangible cultural heritage⚜️ +Recommended room type+ 🍵34 rooms in 8 types of Japanese rooms, the name of the guest will be written on the door, and the welcome snack is matcha and biscuits. ✅Hatsune/Asuka room: The garden creates a high degree of privacy and a secluded environment, feel the breath of nature in the open-air bath🌺 ✅Pine Suite: The building is in the style of a study, overlooking the entire garden, and you can also admire the pine tree through a special window, favored by the late actor Kenjiro Nakamura🌳 ✅Tsukimi Suite: Located in Hiratakan, the patterned beams and shoji wallpaper are full of beauty, the most special is the private open-air bath made of Shinraku porcelain, you can enjoy the moon while soaking in the bath🌛 - 【Millennium Kinosaki Onsen】 ⚠️Due to the regulations of Kinosaki Onsen, the open-air bath in the guest room is ordinary hot water, and the inn has set up 3 public hot springs. 🎋The Japanese-style Yoshino bath and Chinese-style Fukuno bath of the hotel are for men and women respectively. 🍃Shano bath is located in Hiratakan, where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. ♨️Hold the hot spring pass provided by the hotel, wear a yukata, and wear wooden clogs to experience the 'external bath tour' for free at the 7 hot springs in the town. - 【Four Seasons Delicacies】 🐮The most drooling in Kinosaki is the origin of Matsuba crab and Kobe beef, but horse beef, beef-themed dishes that can be enjoyed in all seasons are paired with different seasonal taste experiences. 🐠The sweet spring bamboo shoots and tender sweetfish are a perfect match. 👍Enjoy high-end abalone and horse beef in summer, it's enjoyable. 🍄The autumn matsutake rice with red crab is mouth-watering. 🦀The king of the highest taste in winter, Matsuba crab, caught and cooked on the same day, is absolutely not to be missed. - 【Leisure and Secluded Trip】 💆If you want to enjoy the SPA, you can book the hydrotherapy or course provided by Nishimuraya chain Zhao Yue Ting, to release stress. 🏺The museum of the inn displays photos, paintings and crafts over the past 160 years.

Kobayashiya

#2024wish Everything is incredible from the moment you step in: the lobby is tastefully decorated, the library has a great selection of books, the private onsen are perfect to wind down, the location is great, the staff is very attentive and friendly and were able to accommodate our requests, the rooms are perfect - retaining the charme of the house while being newly renovated, and the food is probably the best we’ve had during our holiday in Japan. We loved our stay here!oberall is awesome

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.