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Kinosaki Onsen 城崎温泉

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kinosaki Onsen today

  • What it is: A willow-lined canal town on the Sea of Japan side of Hyogo, where guests stroll in yukata between seven public bathhouses (sotoyu).
  • Getting there: Direct limited express trains run from Kyoto and Osaka to JR Kinosaki Onsen Station. All seven baths are within walking distance of the station.
  • Hours: Each bath keeps its own hours and closing day. For example, Ichi no Yu is open 7:00–23:00 (last entry 22:30) and closes on Wednesdays.
  • Admission: Yumepa one-day pass for all the outdoor baths ¥1,500 adults, ¥750 children. Single entry to Ichi no Yu ¥800.
  • Tip: Most inns give guests a free bath pass. Winter is crab season, but the town is busiest then, so book early.
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Snow crab season runs from November to March; snowy evenings are atmospheric.

Checked against: Visit Kinosaki: The 7 Mystic Onsen · Yuru-to: Kinosaki Onsen Ichi no Yu. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.