overview
Kinosaki Onsen is a hot spring town that has flourished as a therapeutic hot spring resort since the Edo period. The townscape, lined with seven outdoor baths, willow trees and the Otani River, exudes a sense of atmosphere, and nighttime strolls in yukata are a popular pastime.
Highlights
- Touring the outdoor baths: The atmosphere of visiting seven public baths
- A stroll along the willow trees and river: a charming stroll through the town
- Kinosaki Ropeway: Views and Hikes from Mount Daishi
access
Get off at JR Kinosaki Onsen Station. It takes about 2 to 2.5 hours by express train from Kyoto or Osaka.
Estimated stay
It is possible to do a day trip, but it is recommended to take a stroll in a yukata at dusk and in the morning.
