Kinosaki is located about 2.5 hours, by train, from Kyoto City.
WELCOME TO KINOSAKI
Kinosaki is located near the north shores of Hyogo prefecture, one train stop from the Sea of Japan.
The town has its own train station located along the San’in line of the Japan Railway system, and a JR Pass or a JR West Rail Pass can be used to reach Kinosaki.
You can also get here by car or bus just as easily and swiftly from Kyoto City, Osaka City, Kobe or Himeji.
WELCOME TO KINOSAKI
Kinosaki is located near the north shores of Hyogo prefecture, one train stop from the Sea of Japan.
The town has its own train station located along the San’in line of the Japan Railway system, and a JR Pass or a JR West Rail Pass can be used to reach Kinosaki.
You can also get here by car or bus just as easily and swiftly from Kyoto City, Osaka City, Kobe or Himeji.
BY TRAIN
Kinosaki Onsen has its own train station location on the JR San-in Main Line. While there are no shinkansen that run directly to Kinosaki, JR Limited Express trains are just as convenient for access from JR Kyoto, Osaka, Sannomiya, Himeji. (The HAMAKAZE limited express trains are operated on a limited basis, please check the timetables in advance.) For accurate times and train listings please use WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY website to look up your train information.
You can also purchase a JR pass through Japan RailPass, or a JR West Rail Pass through the JR West website, an official vendor that offers the best rates online and free shipping to most countries.
JR-WEST TRAVEL INFO.
TRAIN LINE INFORMATION
| FROM KYOTO / TOKYO |
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| FROM KIX / OSAKA |
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| FROM Amano-hashidate |
 NOTE:
*This route requires a change of train lines from Kyoto Tango Railway (KTR) to Japan Railway(JR). **A JR Pass is not accepted for travel on the KTR line, you will need to purchase a ticket at the station. |
BY BUS
There is a highway bus that offers quick, safe and affordable travel between Osaka – Kinosaki and Kobe – Kinosaki. Zentan Bus Company operates this bus. Click the “DETAILS” button below for an overview of the highway express buses available from Osaka and Kobe. (This service is currently only available in Japanese).
Note: Kyoto routes are limited, it is recommended to take the train to Osaka and then take the bus from there.
BUS DETAILS
From KOBE CITY
- Bus stop location:
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KOBE SHINKI SANNOMIYA BUS TERMINAL
MAP
- Bus fare:
- 3,350 yen (one-way *as of Dec. 2022)
- Kobe departure times:
- 12:30 / 17:30
- Travel time to Kinosaki:
- Approximately 3 hrs.
From OSAKA CITY
- Bus stop location:
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HANKYU SANBANGAI
MAP
- Bus fare:
- 3,800 yen (one-way *as of Dec. 2022)
- Osaka departure times:
- 7:20 / 9:20 /13:20 / 16:20 / 18:20
- Travel time to Kinosaki:
- Approximately 3 hrs.
From KYOTO CITY
- Bus stop location:
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JR1 BUS STOP, KYOTO STA.
MAP
- Bus fare:
- 3,900 yen (one-way *as of Dec. 2022)
- Kyoto departure times:
- 11:10 / 17:40
- Travel time to Kinosaki:
- Approximately 3.5 hrs.
BY CAR
With the extension of the highway nearing completion it is now faster to get to Kinosaki Onsen by car. With a valid driver’s license from your home country combined with a valid international driving permit it is possible to rent a car here in Japan. Driving in the country is also comparably easier and less stressful than the city thanks to wider roads and fewer traffic. Through Visit Kinosaki’s website you can also rent a car online to use during your visit to KInosaki and the area.
TOYOTA RENT A CAR
BY PLANE
Kounotori Tajima Airport is located in Toyooka and is just a 40-minute bus ride from Kinosaki Onsen
and a 30-minute flight from Osaka.
From this local airport you can also easily and quickly travel to and from Tokyo in under 3
hours.
Two flights a day depart from Osaka’s Itami Airport for Kounotori Tajima Airport. A direct bus from
the airport to Kinosaki Onsen is scheduled to depart shortly after each flight’s arrival making
transportation to Kinosaki Onsen smooth and convenient.
For more information and online reservations please visit Kounotori Tajima Airport’s website.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
