Visit Kinosaki | Best Onsen Town in Japan

Kiyamachi's Cherry Trees create a soft tunnel of petals.About the Cherry Blossom Season
Play in rows of colorful tulips that are arranged into a giant image in Countryside every spring.

Welcome to Kinosaki Onsen

Michelin 2-starred Onsen Town in Japan &
Ranked "Best Onsen Town" by Lonely Planet

Getting Here

Located in a luscious mountain valley with beautiful beaches to the north. A quick train ride from Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Osaka and the coast. Kinosaki Onsen can be accessed by JR express trains.

*Times by express train

Osaka: 3 Hours

Kyoto: 2.5 Hours

Kobe: 2.5 Hours

Himeji: 2 Hours

Stay the Night, or Two

Stay the night in one of over 50 traditional Japanese ryokans. Each with its own history, story and charm.
Experience old world charm and hospitality of Japan that is still alive today in Kinosaki.

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Guests

SOZORO offers original tours and more.

Our friendly English speaking staff can tell you about popular sightseeing spots and help you sign up for our original tours. Relax in our sitting area, access free Wi-Fi and enjoy a cup of coffee while you wait for the train or bus. There’s also a small gift corner, bicycle rentals and place for currency exchange (select currencies only).

Kinosaki Information and Tour Counter
SOZORO

Travel Tips and Helpful Hints

What's in Season?

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Average Temperatures

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Events

(Middle of April~) Tanto Tulip Festival 2018

The 8th Annual Sweets Festival in Toyooka

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Town News

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Direct Buses are available this winter from Kinsoaki Onsen to Kannabe Ski Resorts on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays!! Get to Kannabe easily from Kinosaki and enjoy snow activities such as sledding, building snowmen, riding the snow on a banana, skiing, and snowboarding. https://visitkinos... Read More

Visit Kinosaki Onsen. The best onsen town in Japan, located near to Kyoto.

Welcome to Kinosaki Onsen

Michelin 2-starred Onsen Town in Japan &
Ranked "Best Onsen Town" by Lonely Planet

Kinosaki Onsen Guides to...

Tours & Activity Packages

Exploring the Area

Located in a luscious mountain valley with beautiful beaches to the north. A quick train ride from Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Osaka and the coast. Kinosaki Onsen can be accessed by JR express trains.

Stay the night in one of over 50 traditional Japanese ryokans. Each with its own history, story and charm.
Experience old world charm and hospitality of Japan that is still alive today in Kinosaki.

SOZORO offers original tours and more.

Travel Tips and Helpful Hints

Visit Kinosaki Onsen. The best onsen town in Japan, located near to Kyoto.

Welcome to Kinosaki Onsen

Michelin 2-starred Onsen Town in Japan & Ranked "Best Onsen Town" by Lonely Planet

Kinosaki Onsen Guides to...

Tours & Activity Packages

Exploring the Area

Located in a luscious mountain valley with beautiful beaches to the north. A quick train ride from Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Osaka and the coast. Kinosaki Onsen can be accessed by JR express trains.

Stay the night in one of over 50 traditional Japanese ryokans. Each with its own history, story and charm. Experience old world charm and hospitality of Japan that is still alive today in Kinosaki.

SOZORO offers original tours and more.

Travel Tips and Helpful Hints

Michelin 2-starred Onsen Town in Japan &
Ranked "Best Onsen Town" by Lonely Planet

Stay the night in one of over 50 traditional Japanese ryokans. Each with its own history, story and charm.
Experience old world charm and hospitality of Japan that is still alive today in Kinosaki.