Kinosaki Onsen
2.5 hours from Kyoto
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.
7 Walkable Hot Springs
Your Relaxing Hideaway
1300 Years of
Hot Spring Culture
1300 Years of
Hot Spring Culture
Kinosaki Onsen’s mystic hot springs are protected by Onsenji Temple, the guardian temple of the town. Ride the Kinosaki Ropeway up Mount Daishi to pay respects to Kinosaki Onsen’s founder at Onsenji Temple, and learn the town’s ancient bathing ritual.
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.
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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
7 scenic hot springs await in Kinosaki Onsen. Enjoy bathing under the stars and lantern-lit walks under the cherry blossoms.
