People with decorative tattoos are allowed into the seven public hot springs in Kinosaki.

However, some accommodations have different rules regarding their own in-house baths.

Yes, small children up to the age of 10 years old may enter the hot spring of the opposite gender if it is necessary.

We ask that all children are accompanied by an adult at all times.

The seven main public hot springs are natural hot springs.

A majority of the ryokan in Kinosaki also use the natural hot spring waters to fill their main baths and reservable private baths.

However, because of Kinosaki regulations, all accommodations’ private baths inside guest rooms are regular heated water.

Visitors to Kinosaki who are staying at a ryokan will be given a free hot spring pass at check-in.

The pass has a barcode and will give you free access to all seven hot springs.

Just scan at the entrance and you can use any public hot spring.

The pass will only be valid from check-in until 13:00 on the day of your checkout.

For those only visiting Kinosaki for the day, you can purchase a day pass to all 7 hot springs in Kinosaki at the reception counter of any hot spring.

The price of a one-day hot spring pass is 1,500 yen for adults, 750 yen for children middle school age and younger, and free for children under 3 years old.

These are the hours for the hot springs (subject to change):

KONO-YU
Business Hours: 7:00am – 11:00pm
Holidays: Every Tuesday

MANDARA-YU
Business Hours: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Holidays: Every Wednesday

GOSHONO-YU
Business Hours: 7:00am – 11:00pm
Holidays: Every Thursday

ICHINO-YU
Business Hours: 7:00am – 11:00pm
Holidays: Every Wednesday

YANAGI-YU
Business Hours: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Holidays: Every Thursday

JIZO-YU
Business Hours: 7:00am – 11:00pm
Holidays: Every Monday

SATONO-YU (closed for renovations indefinitely from April 1 2024)
Business Hours: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Holidays: Every Monday

Yes, some ryokan do offer private hot springs either included in a guest’s stay or for an extra fee.
Click here for more information on which ryokan offer private hot springs.

Private Baths in Kinosaki Onsen

Casual or formal is okay.

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes good for walking.

If you are staying at a ryokan in town, it is highly recommended to change into the yukata provided once you have checked in.

What to wear:
If you are staying at a ryokan, you can wear the yukata and geta provided.

Regular clothes are also okay.

What to bring:
– the hot spring pass received during check-in at your ryokan.

– small towel and large towel

You do not need to bring soap, shampoo or conditioner. The hot springs have these in the bathing area.

Please see our guide “How to use a Japanese bath“

Yes, you can wash your hair in the shower area.

If you do not wish to wash your hair, or if you have long hair, please tie it up or put it into a shower cap before entering the hot spring bath.

The 7 public hot springs in Kinosaki Onsen operate according to their regular schedules during the new year holiday.

None of Kinosaki Onsen’s seven hot springs are mixed gender. Sides are divided by male and female.

Private hot springs are only available for staying guests at an accommodation with a reservable private bath.

Kinosaki is located near the Sea of Japan in Hyogo Prefecture.

Kinosaki can be accessed easily by limited express train from Kyoto in about 2.5 hours.
See here for access information.

You can take a shuttle bus from the train station to your hotel.

The bus is free for people staying at an accommodation in Kinosaki.

The shuttle bus does not have an official time schedule.

It runs in accordance with the arrivals and departures of limited express trains.

Generally the bus is available between 12:30 and 18:00.

There will be staff standing in front of the train station’s main entrance.

They will guide guests to the shuttle bus. Please let them know what accommodation you will be staying at.

Yes, Kinosaki Onsen Station is located on the Japan Rail (JR) Line.

All tourists in Kinosaki Onsen may use the free Wi-Fi service that is available in Kinosaki Onsen and surrounding areas.

Network name (SSID): TOYOOKA CITY Free Wi-Fi
*Use of the wifi requires some basic authentication. Please click this link for more details.

There are very few businesses that accept credit cards.

We suggest bringing enough JPY in cash with you.

Yes. You can exchange money at IROHA Yukata Shop & Rental.

Foreign currency accepted: USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CNY, HKD, KRW, TWD, SGD, THB, IDR, MYR

Up to 20,000JPY limit per group.

Yes, you can withdraw JPY from the ATMs located at convenience stores.

Some larger accommodations offer dry cleaning services to their guests for an additional charge.

There are also coin laundromats located in the town.

If your accommodation is unable to hold onto your luggage for you, you can leave your luggage at the Kinosaki Onsen Ryokan Service Center in front of JR Kinosaki Onsen Station and it will be sent to your accommodation for a fee.

Most accommodations participate in this service.

You can also leave your luggage at SOZORO Tourist Information Center for a fee. Please note there is no forwarding service to your accommodation at SOZORO.

There are also coin lockers located around the train station.

A ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn.

The majority of ryokan are located in scenic rural areas and are more difficult to find in large cities like Tokyo.

Some ryokan also offer breakfast and elaborate meals called kaiseki with your stay. This is why a stay at a ryokan might seem a little more expensive than your average hotel.

See here for more information on what it is like staying in a ryokan and ryokan ettiquite.

Prices range from about 7,000 JPY and up per person depending on which ryokan you stay in and if your stay includes dinner and or breakfast.

Nishimuraya Hotel Shougetsutei
Yamamotoya
Mikuniya
En
Kobayashiya
Morizuya
Sennen No Yu Koman
Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside
Okeshou
Ookawa
Yamatoya
Yamayoshi
Shinonomesou
Kinsui
Suigou
Tenbouen
Mikiya
Higashiyamasou
Tsubakino
Tajimaya
Matsuya
Shinkameya
Ryokan Sensui
Yuraku
Ichidaya
Seri
Kourakuen
Tsuchiya Annex

Most ryokan offer for free the use of their private bath during your stay, but some ryokan may ask for an additional fee such as Nishimuraya Shogetsutei. Please ask your ryokan for more information regarding prices and times.

-Yuraku
-Higashiyamasou
-Nishimuraya Honkan
-Tokiwabekkan
-Shinonomesou
-Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside
-Sennen No Yu Koman
-Nishimuraya Hotel Shougetsutei
-Terakawa
-Sennen No Yu Gonzaemon

Please directly ask your ryokan to book this type of room if you are interested.

-Nishimuraya Shogetsutei
-Asagirisou
-Shinonomesou
-Higashiyamasou

Please check here for details.

Please contact your ryokan directly.

Please contact our team.

Please ask your accommodation for assistance.

Most of the ryokan start to open bookings 4 to 6 months in advance. If you are searching for a room beyond this time frame, please try again closer to your desired check-in date.

Please contact your accommodation directly.

You can rent a bicycle for the day or by the hour from various locations. Check the link below for rental fees and details.

Bicycle rentals

Dates for many events in the area are decided within about 2 months of the event start, but here is a general schedule.

March: First Day of the Horse Festival

April: Tanto Tulip Festival, Onsen Festival

May: Toyooka Music Festival, Takeno Beach Kitamae Festival

June: Cabbage Festival

July: Tanto Sunflower Festival, Kinosaki Fireworks, Takeno Beach Fireworks Show, Hidaka Summer Festival

August: Kinosaki and Izushi Bon Odori Dance, Kinosaki Fireworks and Lantern Festival, Toyooka Yanagi Matsuri, Izushi Atago Fire Festival, Tanto Sunflower Festival

September: Toyooka Theater Festival

October: Kinosaki and Izushi Fall Danjiri Festivals

November: Ankokuji Temple Foliage Viewing in Tanto, Izushi Castle Festival, Crab Festival

December: Kinosaki Crab Santa

Please check our events page for the most updated information.

Check our activity list on this page.

Then fill out the request form and submit it. Our team will be in touch soon afterwards.

Yes, we do provide ski and snowboarding lessons here.

Generally the ski resorts open from the end of December or beginning of January until the end of March, but it depends on the snow. Please check the weather forecast before visiting.

Depending on the weather, it is possible that the slopes close, even during the winter season.
To check if the ski resorts are running, please check their websites:
–Up Kannabe
–Manba
–Oku Kannabe
(The latest updates might only be in Japanese, so please use Google translate)

Yes, snow tires are necessary when it snows.

Please click this link for more details.