Onsen · Kansai

Kinosaki Onsen

Toyooka, Hyogo♨ Sodium-calcium-chloride high-temperature spring (public bathhouses)

Overview

An onsen town along the Otani River, famous for hopping between its public bathhouses (sotoyu). A one-day pass gives unlimited entry to the town's public bathhouses. The official guidance states that the public bathhouses can be used even if you have tattoos.

Public bathhouses, each with its own character, are scattered around an onsen town with the Otani River and arched bridges. With Ichi no Yu and its cave bath, and Kounoyu and Gosho no Yu that open in the morning, hours and closing days differ from bath to bath, so the classic approach is to combine them as you go. Take the ropeway up Mt. Daishi for a panoramic view of the onsen town and the Sea of Japan.

Location: Toyooka, Hyogo
Official website: https://kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/
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Day-Use Baths

Baths you can visit without staying

Public baths, day-use spas and foot baths open to non-staying visitors.

Public bath

Ichi no Yu

Price: Adults ¥800, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥400 (as of October 2026)
Hours: 7:00–23:00 (last entry 22:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (open on public holidays)
Tattoos: At the public bathhouses, bathing is permitted regardless of the shape or size of tattoos (official guidance)
Note: Has a cave bath. The family bath is currently suspended
Official site: https://www.city.toyooka.lg.jp/kanko/1025164/1025172.html

Public bath

Kounoyu

Price: Adults ¥800, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥400 (as of October 2026)
Hours: 7:00–23:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Tuesdays
Tattoos: At the public bathhouses, bathing is permitted regardless of the shape or size of tattoos (official guidance)
Official site: https://kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/about/spa/

Public bath

Gosho no Yu

Price: Adults ¥800, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥400 (as of October 2026)
Hours: 7:00–23:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Thursdays
Tattoos: At the public bathhouses, bathing is permitted regardless of the shape or size of tattoos (official guidance)
Official site: https://kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/about/spa/

Public bath

Jizo-yu

Price: Adults ¥800, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥400 (as of October 2026)
Hours: 7:00–23:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays
Tattoos: At the public bathhouses, bathing is permitted regardless of the shape or size of tattoos (official guidance)
Note: The family bath is currently suspended
Official site: https://kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/about/spa/

Public bath

Mandara-yu

Price: Adults ¥800, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥400 (as of October 2026)
Hours: 15:00–23:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Wednesdays
Tattoos: At the public bathhouses, bathing is permitted regardless of the shape or size of tattoos (official guidance)
Official site: https://kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/about/spa/

Prices and hours are as of the date shown and may change, with occasional closures. Check each facility’s official website before you go.

🖋 If you have tattoos

The official guidance states that Kinosaki's public bathhouses can be used regardless of the shape or size of tattoos. Rules for the indoor baths at ryokan may differ, so please check with your accommodation

Spring

Spring type and features

♨ Sodium-calcium-chloride high-temperature spring (public bathhouses)

According to the tourism association, it is said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, bruises, chronic digestive disorders and fatigue recovery

Etiquette

Bathing etiquette

✓Pour hot water over yourself before getting into the bath
✓Do not dip towels in the bath
✓Tie up your hair so it does not touch the water
✓No running, making noise or swimming
✓Dry yourself off before returning to the changing room

Sights

Nearby sights

Taikobashi (arched bridges)

A signature photo spot of the onsen town along the Otani River

Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

Connects the foot and summit of Mt. Daishi. Panoramic views of the town and the Sea of Japan from the top

Onsenji Temple

A temple founded by Dochi Shonin, who is said to have founded Kinosaki Onsen. Get off at the ropeway's middle station

Tips

Good to know

!The Yumepa one-day public bathhouse pass (adults ¥1,500) can be bought at the reception of each bathhouse
!Each public bathhouse has a different closing day
!Mandara-yu opens at 15:00
!Sato no Yu has been closed since the end of March 2024

Access

Nearest station / bus stop: Kinosaki Onsen Station (JR San'in Main Line)
From major cities and airports: JR Osaka Station: JR Limited Express Konotori (About 2 hours 40 minutes)
JR Kyoto Station: JR Limited Express Kinosaki (About 2 hours 20 minutes)
JR Sannomiya Station: JR Limited Express Hamakaze (About 2 hours 30 minutes)

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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Tokyo → Kyoto

Fastest: Approx. 2 hr 15 min

🚄 Shinkansen🌙 Overnight bus

Tokyo → Osaka

Fastest: Approx. 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min)

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Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

🚄 JR

Japan Rail Pass

Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed

From ¥50,000

🚄 JR

Kansai WIDE Area Pass

Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)

From ¥12,000

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Prices, hours, tattoo policies and spring types are based on official facility, municipal and tourism association information. They can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-08

Kinosaki Onsen

Overview