Visit Kinosaki

WELCOME TO KINOSAKI ONSEN

The most charming hot spring town
you will ever visit

The town’s wonderfully-preserved architecture and authentic hot spring ambience along every street and alleyway will have you falling in love at first sight.

All about Kinosaki Onsen

What you should knowABOUT KINOSAKI ONSEN

Kinosaki Onsen town and valley it sits in, taken from Mount Daishi on a sunny day

it is2.5hours from Kyoto City

2.5 Hours from Kyoto City

Kinosaki Onsen is conveniently located just 2.5 hours by train from Kyoto and 3 hours by train from Osaka. Nearby are beautiful beaches, a historical castle town, and adventurous highlands.

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EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES

Zazen & Matcha + Private Nursery School Tour (with English-speaking guide)

Take a glimpse into both traditional and contemporary Japanese life and culture through this tour. Experience seated Zen meditation, speak…

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Tajima Tea-Picking Tour (with English-speaking guide)

Enjoy gorgeous tea plantation views, pick your own tea leaves, and use them to make your own tea!

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Straw Craft Activity and Craftsman Workshop Tour (with English-speaking guide)

Observe the fascinating and complex straw craft process, learn about its history, get a private tour of the craftsman's workshop,…

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Kinosaki Onsen

HIGHLIGHTS

NEWS

Toyooka City’s COVID-19 Countermeasure Certification System

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EVENTS

Toyooka Theater Festival 2020

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1300th Anniversary of Kinosaki Onsen

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THINGS TO DO

  • A private look into a ryokan bedroom. Photo taken from the private outdoor Japanese garden of the room, looking inwards

    Stay at a ryokan

    With over 74 ryokan to choose from it is easy to find one to fit your needs and budget. Experience pure Japanese culture and tradition during your stay.

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  • Izushi 'sara soba' soba noodles on plates, with diced spring onion and soy sauce in the shot.

    Try some local cuisine

    Each season brings something new and delicious. The area is blessed with fresh seafood and locally grown produce. Snow crab, Tajima beef, & Izushi Soba are just a few of the must try local specialties.

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  • Ariel photo of Takeno Beach on a sunny summer day.

    Explore the area

    Sandy white beaches and pristine waters 20 minutes to the north, mountain adventures 30 minutes to the west and a castle town that will transport you back to the Edo era 30 minutes to the east, provide plenty to do and explore.

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  • A couple walking the streets of Kinosaki Onsen in colorful Yukata

    Stroll around in a yukata

    Strolling through this atmospheric hot spring town in a yukata is without a doubt one of the town’s big charm points. They can be worn anywhere in town, anytime of the year.

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