Getting To Kinosaki
Kinosaki is located 2.5 hours from Kyoto and Osaka. Guests coming from Kyoto and Osaka can use JR Passes to get to Kinosaki Onsen Station.
Public Bath House Hopping
Under the Cherry
Blossoms
Your Relaxing Hideaway
Immerse Yourself in the
Hot Spring Culture
Immerse Yourself in the
Hot Spring Culture
Since the town's founding 1300 years ago, it has been a therapeutic custom to spend multiple days at Kinosaki Onsen's hot springs with the goal to relieve ailments and aches.
Take in the Cherry
Blossoms While Strolling
in a Yukata
Take in the Cherry
Blossoms While Strolling
in a Yukata
A fundamental part of enjoying Kinosaki Onsen is visiting the public hot springs while wearing a yukata, a light cotton kimono. Change into a yukata at your ryokan before strolling through town past beautiful cherry blossom trees.
Unique Local Craft of
Kinosaki
Unique Local Craft of
Kinosaki
Straw Craft is a unique, traditional handicraft with vibrant colors and intricate patterns that, in all of Japan, is only produced in Kinosaki Onsen. Make your own creation in a workshop activity!
Book an Experience or
Activity
Numerous Ryokan for a
Truly Japanese Experience
Kinosaki Onsen has over 74 ryokan (traditional inns), many of which are family-owned and have been running for generations. When staying in a ryokan you will experience pure Japanese culture, tradition, and outstanding hospitality called omotenashi.
Under the Moonlight
Enjoy hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, until late night by the river illumination. Kinosaki onsen gentle nightlife offers multiple experiences such as evening hot spring soaking until 11pm in one of the 6 public baths, shopping spree until 10pm, or retro games in the few arcade in town.
Extend Your Stay
Kinosaki Onsen is surrounded by lush mountains, crystal clear seas with white sandy beaches, and expansive countryside. Each area offers unique experiences and, of course, beautiful cherry blossom views of their own.
