Things to do in Kinosaki Onsen

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

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Observe the fascinating and complex straw craft process, learn about its history, and make your own original straw craft design.

Onsenji Temple Hot Spring Therapy Origins Tour

Art, Culture & HistoryHot SpringsKinosaki Onsen

On this tour, learn about the ancient bathing rituals, Onsenji Temple's history, the founder of Kinosaki Onsen, and more!

Yukata Rental in Kinosaki Onsen

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Become part of the traditional Japan atmosphere by renting a yukata during your visit to Kinosaki!

Private Meat Sommelier Lesson and Tajima Beef Meal

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Learn the history of Tajima beef and watch a meat sommelier demonstrate beef cutting skills in a private dining space. Afterwards, grill and enjoy the beef with various sides.

Straw Craft Workshop

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Fancy doing some arts and crafts during your stay in Kinosaki Onsen? The famous local craft is called Mugiwara Zaiku (straw craft). It is said that it was introduced to the region around 300 years ago, when a craftsman from Tottor……

Okeshou fresh seafood market and dining

ShoppingKinosaki Onsen

A specialty store where you can enjoy fresh seafood, even seasonal snow crab. Ask about having your favorite fish prepared just the way you want.

Kinosaki International Arts Center

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) is an Artist-in-Residence center focused on performing arts. Kinosaki has always had a deep relationship with the arts. It was here that the writer Naoya Shiga wrote his famous story 'In ……

Ropeway Hiking Course

Active & Outdoor AdventuresKinosaki Onsen

A 45 minute hike up to the top of ropeway through the lush mountain forest at the back of the town. On your hike you will pass the guardian temple of the hot springs and find panoramic views on the town and coastline.

Onsenji Temple

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

The guardian temple of Kinosaki's hot springs. The main building is located midway up Mt. Daishi and houses the rare and sacred 11-headed Kannon Bodhisattva, a designated national treasure. In the days of old, visitors would be re……

Marine World

Active & Outdoor AdventuresKinosaki Onsen

The Kinosaki Marine World is an aquarium united with nature, where the Japanese sea unfolds before your eyes. Located high up on the coastal cliffs in Hiyoriyama, about 5km north of Kinosaki Onsen. Marine World can be accessed by……

Kono-Yu

Hot SpringsKinosaki Onsen

Kono-yu is the bath that will bring you happiness in your marriage and longevity. This is the oldest hot spring in Kinosaki. It is said that it was discovered when a villager found an oriental stork healing its wounds in the wate……

Mandara-Yu

Hot SpringsKinosaki Onsen

Mandara means the enlightened mind, and is named so because the waters of Mandara were supposedly brought forth after a holy priest, Dochi, prayed continually for a thousand days. There are two small ceramic baths located outside……