3 hrs. From Osaka

KINOSAKI ONSEN

Kansai’s Premier Sustainable
Hot Spring Village

Centered around the theme “Designing the Future Society for Our Lives,” the Expo showcases cutting-edge technologies, awe-inspiring architecture, and global cuisines, demonstrating how innovation can build a more sustainable and equitable world.

Visitors to the World Expo looking to escape the city bustle can travel to Kinosaki Onsen. This charming hot spring village near Osaka offers relaxation in natural beauty, authentic onsen experiences, and a deep dive into Japanese culture.

SUSTAINABLE
KINOSAKI
ONSEN

Oriental White Stork Preservation

Oriental White Stork Preservation

This majestic creature, the Oriental White Stork, dances through the skies once again.

Saving Lives
Coexistence And Co-Prosperity

Coexistence And Co-Prosperity

Toyooka’s Preservation Efforts From 1925 To 2021

Connecting Lives
Community & tourism side by side

Community & tourism side by side

Kinosaki’s Community with Tourism

Empowering Lives
Traditional Straw Craft (Mugiwara Zaiku)

Traditional Straw Craft (Mugiwara Zaiku)

Empowering Lives
Toyooka’s SDGs Handbag Project

Toyooka’s SDGs Handbag Project

Making Waves With Local Fashion

Saving Lives
The Forever-Beating Heart of Toyooka Kaban

The Forever-Beating Heart of Toyooka Kaban

Connecting Lives
Stork Natural Rice

Stork Natural Rice

Oriental White Stork Friendly Rice

Empowering Lives
Izushi Castle Town

Izushi Castle Town

Nostalgia For The Samurai Era

Connecting Lives
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Sustainable Mission

What Kinosaki Onsen Has to Offer

  • Tattoo-Friendly
    Public Hot Springs

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  • Private Onsen

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  • Easy & Quick Access to Beaches & Mountains

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  • Day Passes to the Town’s 7 Public Bath Houses

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KINOSAKI ONSEN ITINERARIES

(Green Season) Cycle to See Oriental White Storks

(Green Season) Cycle to See Oriental White Storks
(Green Season) Beaches, Samurai, and Hot Springs

(Green Season) Beaches, Samurai, and Hot Springs
(Year-Round) Time Travel in Izushi Castle Town

(Year-Round) Time Travel in Izushi Castle Town
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ACTIVITIES

Kinosaki Onsen Town Tour (with English-speaking guide)

Kinosaki Onsen Town Tour (with English-speaking guide)
Onsenji Temple Hot Spring Therapy Origins Tour (with English-speaking guide)

Onsenji Temple Hot Spring Therapy Origins Tour (with English-speaking guide)
Straw Craft Activity and Craftsman Workshop Tour (with English-speaking guide and private workshop)

Straw Craft Activity and Craftsman Workshop Tour (with English-speaking guide and private workshop)
Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass

Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass
Private Izushi Castle Town Tour (with English-speaking guide)

Private Izushi Castle Town Tour (with English-speaking guide)
Willow Crafting Bag Creation

Willow Crafting Bag Creation
Soba-making Activity

Soba-making Activity
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WHERE TO STAY
IN KINOSAKI

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Ryokan with Private Onsen

Rental Houses & Apartments

Kid-Friendly Ryokan

Ryokan for Groups

Barrier-Free in Kinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki for Vegetarians
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GETTING TO
KINOSAKI

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