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Kinosaki Onsen Check-In Tour with Hot Spring Passport
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Toyooka
About
・A cultural check-in experience unique to Kinosaki, where you immerse yourself in the town’s hot spring culture—not just the baths. ・Learn the traditional bathing etiquette of Kinosaki Onsen directly from the chief priest of Onsenji Temple. ・Record your travel memories with a cultural stamp book featuring Kinosaki straw marquetry, a traditional craft with over 300 years of history. ・Store your luggage before check-in and get an introduction to Kinosaki Onsen’s history, public bathhouses, and recommended local shops. ・Travel sustainably using eco-friendly electric vehicles, with a local guide accompanying you throughout the tour.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Yushaku (hot spring ladle) rental (available for purchase at ¥3,000 each)
Round-trip ropeway ride (including the guide’s fare)
English-speaking local guide
Goyu-in Book (Onsen Stamp Book)
Instruction in “Ancient Bathing Etiquette”
Luggage transportation (limit: 1 item per person)
Additional luggage transportation fees (from the second item onward)
Kinosaki Straw Marquetry craft experience fee
Onsen egg-making experience and gelato purchases at Yakushi Park
Meeting Points
Departure
Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Association
Meeting point：Kinosaki Onsen Tourist Center in front of JR Kinosaki Onsen Station
78, Yushima, Kinosakicho, Toyooka, Hyogo,669-6101
Access： Located across the road from the JR Kinosaki Onsen Station exit.
Return
薬師公園ポケットパーク
*Drop-off service is available to accommodations in Kinosaki Onsen Town.
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Items to bring: Passport
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If you wish to drive an electric TUKTUK or motorcycle yourself: A valid driver’s license with an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.
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*This tour is designed primarily for guests to ride in the passenger seat of a TUKTUK. If you prefer to drive, an International Driving Permit is required for TUKTUKs and motorcycles. License-free electric bikes are also available.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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[10:30/12:30] Entrance of Ryokan Town: Kinosaki Onsen Tourist Center
Meet at the tourist center right next to the station, where you can store your luggage. The tour starts with a ride in the back seat of an electric TUKTUK.
*If you wish to drive the TUKTUK or a motorcycle yourself, driving practice will be provided.
20 minutes
2
Kinosaki Onsen
[10:50/12:50] Corridor in Ryokan Town/Store: Kinosaki Onsen Town
Travel by electric TUKTUK.
To make the most of your town walk and public bath tour, take a preview stroll with the electric TUKTUK. Learn about the features, history, and spirit of "coexistence and co-prosperity" of each of the six public baths: Jizouyu, Yanagiyu, Ichinoyu, Goshonoyu, Mandarayu, and Kounoyu. Discover the town's highlights and recommended shops tailored to your needs.
1 hour and 40 minutes
3
Onsenji Temple
[12:30/14:30]Onsenji Temple:Main Hall
Travel by electric TUKTUK → Ropeway.
Arrive at Onsenji Temple, founded 1300 years ago by the monk Dochi Shonin who opened Kinosaki Onsen. Receive direct instruction from the chief priest in the "Ancient Bathing Etiquette" and "Yushaku", which in earlier times were not allowed to enter Kinosaki Onsen without learning this etiquette.
45 minutes
4
Yakushi Pocket Park Ashiyu
[13:15/15:15]Onsenji Temple:Yakushido
Travel by Ropeway → On Foot.
Descend to the town again by ropeway. Visit the historic Yakushido, a nationally registered tangible cultural property built in the Edo period (1804-1818). The temple has a long history as the guardian temple of Kinosaki Onsen, and is revered as the Yakushi-san (medicine man) who protects Kinosaki Onsen and its bathing guests. Reflect on the ancient bathing etiquette received at Onsenji Temple and appreciate the history and gratitude towards the hot spring.
15 minutes
5
Kinosaki Onsen
[13:30/15:30]Guest Room: Accommodation in Kinosaki Onsen Town
Travel by electric TUKTUK.
Arrive at your accommodation at check-in time, with your luggage already transported to your room. After completing the true check-in with the "Ancient Bathing Etiquette," rent a "Yushaku" from the inn and embark on a tour of the public baths.
*For guests starting at 10:30: room check-in is not available at this time; however, depending on the accommodation, you may receive a “Outer Bath Tour Pass (Yumepa)” before check-in, allowing access to the public baths.
Kinosaki Onsen Check-In Tour with Hot Spring Passport
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$106.50
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About
・A cultural check-in experience unique to Kinosaki, where you immerse yourself in the town’s hot spring culture—not just the baths. ・Learn the traditional bathing etiquette of Kinosaki Onsen directly from the chief priest of Onsenji Temple. ・Record your travel memories with a cultural stamp book featuring Kinosaki straw marquetry, a traditional craft with over 300 years of history. ・Store your luggage before check-in and get an introduction to Kinosaki Onsen’s history, public bathhouses, and recommended local shops. ・Travel sustainably using eco-friendly electric vehicles, with a local guide accompanying you throughout the tour.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Yushaku (hot spring ladle) rental (available for purchase at ¥3,000 each)
Round-trip ropeway ride (including the guide’s fare)
English-speaking local guide
Goyu-in Book (Onsen Stamp Book)
Instruction in “Ancient Bathing Etiquette”
Luggage transportation (limit: 1 item per person)
Additional luggage transportation fees (from the second item onward)
Kinosaki Straw Marquetry craft experience fee
Onsen egg-making experience and gelato purchases at Yakushi Park
Meeting Points
Departure
Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Association
Meeting point：Kinosaki Onsen Tourist Center in front of JR Kinosaki Onsen Station
78, Yushima, Kinosakicho, Toyooka, Hyogo,669-6101
Access： Located across the road from the JR Kinosaki Onsen Station exit.
Return
薬師公園ポケットパーク
*Drop-off service is available to accommodations in Kinosaki Onsen Town.
