Ultimate Guide to Kinosaki Onsen

A small castle town that has remained in the city of Toyooka where Kinosaki Onsen is also located. You can view the castle, samurai residences as well as a castle turret and a playhouse which were built around the latter half of the 19th century. Stroll through the area that has been called “Little Kyoto of Tajima”. Plan your visit accordingly since the number of buses is relatively few during the weekdays.

Have the famous dish of Izushi soba for lunch which is characterized by having many small plates of soba. There are many soba shops within the town so have some of the soba after your tour.

Enjoy the view of the city and the Sea of Japan while taking the ropeway to the top of the mountain. After enjoying the view from the peak, it’s recommended to visit Onsen-ji Temple on the mountain. Get off the ropeway at Onsenji Station and visit the temple and the Kinosaki Art Museum with its collection of Buddhist art.

Head for the onsen village that is popular throughout the country. Enjoy onsen-hopping through the 7 onsen while strolling in your yukata through the old-fashioned town.