Kinosaki Hot Spring Town : 7 Things You Must Know Before Visitng

2020/01/18

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Speaking of Kinosaki is "Hot Spring town"
It may be said that it is the birthplace of the "Sotoyu meguri (tour of the outside bath)". It is a beautiful hot spring town with a beautiful scenery and atmosphere.
There are plenty of sightseeing spots as well as hot springs, so it is perfect for travelling with couple, family and friends! Located on the Sea of Japan side, you can enjoy the snowy scenery and seasonal crab dishes in winter.

1. Start your trip from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

As soon as you arrive at Kinosaki by train, you can feel the atomosphere of sightseeing spots!
The hot spring town starts immediately from the station square rotary!
There are restaurants and souvenir shops on both sides of the section about 300m toward the Ohi River.

2. Let's Try the seven out-spas in Kinosaki Hot Spring

The inn has an indoor bath, but guests can use the out-spas for free, so the "out-spas tour"is famous. The seven out-spas have each meaning such as "traffic safety" and "thriving business", so it is good to try your favorite out-spa according to your wish♪
The hot spring has effects such as nerve pain, muscle pain, digestive disease, hemorrhoids, and recovery from fatigue.


Satono-yu (Interactions with people)
Ichino-yu (Passing exam, traffic safety, good luck)
Mandara-yu (Prosperous business, rich harvest of five grains, a lifetime wish)
Jizo-Yu (Water safety, water for children)
Goshono-yu (Prevent fire, good merriage, become beautiful)
Yanagi-yu (Good luck for birthing healthy children)
Kouno-yu (Matrimonial happiness, longevity, happiness)

The details of the 7 spas at Kinosaki Hot Spring (English)





Kouno-yu Hot Spring

Ichino-yu Hot Spring

Yanagi-yu Hot Spring

Sato-no-yu Hot Spring

Mandara-yu Hot Spring

Gosho-no-yu Hot Spring

Jizo-yu Hot Spring








3. Kinosaki Onsen footbath

Kinosaki Onsen also has a footbath, so you can enjoy hot spring easily while you are visiting the seven out-spas or restaurants.
Each one has a different structure, so please find your favorite one. In a relaxing time, you can refresh your daily fatigue.
Foot bath in front of Ichino-yu


When you visit Ichino-yu, you should definitely try drinking "hot-spring", if you want to enjoy hot spring in a little different way. There is a drinking place just across the intersection in front of Ichinoyu, and there is a cup. It's a bit salty!! It is said that the indications are chronic digestive diseases and chronic constipation.






drinking hot spring




4. Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

"Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway" is a 16-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station. You can enjoy the scenery up to the summit in the air for about 7 minutes, and from the summit you can overlook Kinosaki Onsen Town. It is recommended regardless of the season because you can see the different colors of the scenery depending on the season. There are many places to visit, such as the monument of Yoshida Kenko, known for a famous essay "Tsurezuregusa", and a hot spring temple with a history of 1,300. The view from the ropeway is a good view, and in the fall foliage season, colorful trees decorate the mountain.














5. Stay at a nice hot spring Japanese Inn

There are many Japanese inns and hotels in Kinosaki, but here are some recommended places to stay.

[A quiet Japanese-style resort surrounded by greenery]

We are proud of three types of private baths with flowers and fruits! In addition, luxurious meal at dining "TAJIMA"!




Onsen Kawaguchiya Main Building
[The best location for sightseeing! The view from the room overlooking the Ohi River is fantastic regardless of the season!]









6. Stroll around Kinosaki Town wearing Yukata


In Kinosaki, it is a real pleasure to walk while wearing yukata and clogging clogs.
If you come to Kinosaki Onsen, let's try taking a walk around the hot spring town with a yukata!
The townscape has a retro atmosphere that makes you feel the Showa era (1940s ~1980s). 
Also, Kinosaki Onsen is recommended for a walk on the night. The atmosphere is outstanding.






7. Let's eat Kinosaki's specialty ~Delicious meal~

One of the pleasures of a hot spring trip is eating and walking. In Kinosaki Onsen, there are temptations everywhere, such as gelato and smoothies, gourmet gourmet food using famous Tajima beef and crab.



Famous Maruyama pudding. It so yummy!







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