ABOUT
KINOSAKI
ONSEN

Voted the best onsen town in Japan, with a Michelin two-star rated panoramic view from the top of the ropeway, 7 tattoo-friendly hot springs, and is conveniently located only 2.5 hours from Kyoto

7 MYSTIC
ONSEN

Kinosaki Onsen is famous for its 7 tattoo-friendly public hot spring bath houses. You can easily walk to all seven and with a day pass you can enjoy each one’s special features for a very affordable price.

A MUST
CULTURAL
EXPERIENCE

Make friends with the sweeping willows of Kinosaki Onsen during a yukata-clad stroll around town.

What everyone is saying about Kinosaki

POPULAR THINGS TO DO & SEE

  • HOT SPRINGS
  • NATURAL WONDERS
  • ACTIVE & OUTDOOR
    ADVENTURES
  • ART, CULTURE & HISTORY
  • DAY TRIPS AROUND KINOSAKI
  • SHOPPING
  • Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass

    Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass

  • Meditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Local Buddhist Monk (with English-speaking guide)

    Meditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Lo…

  • 100% Buckwheat Soba-Making Activity (With Mortar Experience)

    100% Buckwheat Soba-Making Activity (Wi…

  • Meditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Local Buddhist Monk (with English-speaking guide)

    Meditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Lo…

  • Toyooka City Museum of Art

    Toyooka City Museum of Art

  • Toyooka Museum of History

    Toyooka Museum of History

NEWS & ARTICLES

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Large Groups in Kinosaki Onsen

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Caban Street Chronicles Vol. 2: Embracing Risks, Bags, and Bulldogs

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Come for a Visit, but don’t do a Thing?

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Japanese Ryokan Meals are Nothing to Snub

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Snack Bars, the Night Culture of the Hot Spring Town

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Don’t Think, Just Relax and Get Naked

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Sightseeing Destination Where Local Community is Still Alive and Well

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Family Onsen Trip

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Kid Friendly Ryokan

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Caban Street Chronicles Vol. 1: The Forever-Beating Heart of Toyooka …

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

ONE OF JAPAN'S TOP 100 BEACHES - Takeno Beach

Among one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, this beautiful hidden gem along the northern coast of Hyogo prefecture is the perfect place for your Japan beach holiday.

SCENIC STROLLING PATH - Kiyamachi Street

A hidden treasure in the back of town away from the crowded main street, Kiyamachi. A lovely tree lined path along the canal will take you on a quiet walk past some wonderful cafes.

TRADITIONAL KABUKI THEATRE - Eirakukan

Explore behind the scenes and under the stage of this beautifully preserved kabuki theatre that is the second oldest in the Kansai region.

KINOSAKI ROPEWAY

The view from Mount Daishi at the top of Kinosaki Ropeway was awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan as a spectacular view.

MUST SEE
SPOTS

ONE OF JAPAN'S TOP 100 BEACHES - Takeno Beach SCENIC STROLLING PATH - Kiyamachi Street TRADITIONAL KABUKI THEATRE - Eirakukan KINOSAKI ROPEWAY

GETTING TO KINOSAKI
IS EASY

Kinosaki Onsen has its own train station along the Sannin Main Line on the Japan Rail, so JR passes will get you here. You can get here in about 2.5 hours from Kyoto City.
The nearby airport will also get you here in no time from Tokyo, with a quick stop over in Osaka.

RYOKAN STAY IN KINOSAKI

A way to experience pure Japanese tradition, lifestyle, and hospitality.
Choose from dozens of ryokan ranging in size and price.

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