Kinosaki Onsen: A Three-Day Hot Spring Getaway
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UTSUROI TSUCHIYA ANNEX
Cafeteria
4.7
This hotel offers modern Japanese-style rooms and includes Yukata robes and bath amenities. It is a budget-friendly option situated in Kinosaki Onsen, with an on-site cafe and a covered balcony overlooking the main street in its superior rooms. Check-in is handled at the Tsuchiya main building across the street.
Yanagiyu
Public bath
3.8
This hot spring bathhouse in Kinosaki Onsen is known for fertility and safe childbirth for women. The bathhouse features a rustic cypress interior and a wooden exterior, creating an authentic Japanese atmosphere. It is said to have the hottest water temperature among the seven mystic onsens.
Jizo-yu Onsen
Public bath
3.8
This hot spring bathhouse in Kinosaki Onsen has a unique architectural design inspired by Japanese lanterns and volcanic rock formations. It offers a retro feel and serves delicious cold milk after the bath. It is known to bring good fortune and help with safe childbirth, and is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, except on Fridays.
Mandarayu Bath
Public bath
3.8
This bathhouse is steeped in legend, said to have originated after a holy priest prayed for a thousand days. It features an individual outdoor bath with stone tubs, perfect for a relaxing soak. The bathhouse is known to bring prosperity in business and a bountiful harvest, and is open from 3 PM to 11 PM, except on Wednesdays.
OFF KINOSAKI
Restaurant
4.3
This modern restaurant offers a variety of dishes including a popular "OFF Burger" for ¥2050, as shown in the video. The interior is bright and minimalist with wooden tables and blue banquette seating, providing a comfortable dining experience. It's a great spot for lunch or a casual meal, located within walking distance of other town attractions.
Kinosaki Vinegar
Cafe
4.3
This shop offers unique vinegar-based drinks, including a popular yuzu-ginger vinegar with milk for ¥400. It's a great place to try refreshing and unusual beverages. The shop has a clean, modern aesthetic with bottles of vinegar displayed on shelves.
Katashima Seikodo
Confectionery store
4.5
This shop offers a variety of gluten-free treats, including fruit shortcake and chiffon cakes in jars, available from a vending machine. It's a convenient stop for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking for unique desserts. Prices for cakes range from ¥700 to ¥850.
Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway Onsenji Station
Landmark
4.1
The ropeway offers stunning panoramic views of Kinosaki Onsen and the surrounding area, with the top having received a one-star rating from the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Visitors can hike up the mountain or take the ropeway. It costs 900 JPY for a round trip for adults and is a great way to experience both natural beauty and cultural sites like Onsenji Temple.
Yakushido Hall
Buddhist temple
4.3
Located at the entrance of Onsenji Temple, Yakushido Hall is a traditional wooden temple building. Visitors can offer prayers here before embarking on the ascent to the main temple. It's a significant spiritual spot marking the beginning of the sacred climb.
Onsenji Temple
Buddhist temple
4.2
Onsenji Temple is a historic site accessible by 500 stone steps or via the Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway. It houses an 11-faced Kannon Bodhisattva, a hidden Buddha figure displayed every 33 years for three years. The temple also has a museum on the same path, offering cultural insights.
Kinosaki Coffee Miharashi Terrace Cafe
Cafe
4.2
This cafe offers a cozy spot to enjoy coffee and soft serve with panoramic views of Kinosaki Onsen from the mountaintop. It features a warm interior with a fireplace and wooden accents, perfect for relaxing after a hike. The soft serve costs ¥380.
Mikiya
Japanese inn
4.6
Mikiya is a traditional ryokan established in the late 17th century, named after Miki Castle. It offers a luxurious Japanese-style experience with a beautiful garden and private baths. The ryokan provides kaiseki dinners, traditional Japanese breakfast, and an onsen pass, making it a comprehensive cultural and relaxing retreat.
Goshonoyu Onsen
Public bath
4.3
Known as the "bath of beauty," Goshonoyu Bath is the most impressive of the seven onsens in Kinosaki. Its architecture is inspired by Kyoto's Imperial Palace, and it features an outdoor waterfall bath. It is said to bring luck in love and protect against fires, and is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, except on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
Kounoyu Onsen
Public bath
4.1
Kono-yu Bath is the oldest of the seven mystic onsens in Kinosaki, known for bringing happiness in marriage and longevity. It is believed to be the spot where an Oriental white stork healed its wounds in the waters. The bathhouse offers a large outdoor bath set amidst natural rock formations and is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, except on Tuesdays.
Ichinoyu Onsen
Public bath
4.0
Ichino-yu Bath is known as the "number one bath" and resembles a Kabuki theater in its design, attracting many younger visitors. The highlight is its cave bath with soft lighting. This bath is reputed to bring success in exams and protection from traffic accidents, and is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, except on Wednesdays.
Satono Yu Onsen
Public bath
4.0
Satono-yu is a large, public-style bathhouse and serves as the town's outer hot spring, offering diverse bathing experiences. It features an herb sauna, an outdoor waterfall bath, and a panoramic observation deck with views of the mountains and the sea. The bathhouse is known for its healing and rejuvenating properties, and is open from 1 PM to 9 PM, except on Mondays.
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