Kinosaki Onsen Check-In Tour with Hot Spring Passport

Duration3h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

・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.

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

What to expect

20m

[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.
Kinosaki Onsen
1h 40m

[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.
Onsenji Temple
45m · Admission ticket included

[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.
Yakushi Pocket Park Ashiyu
15m

[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.
Kinosaki Onsen
Pass by

[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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

*Drop-off service is available to accommodations in Kinosaki Onsen Town.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Items to bring: Passport
If you wish to drive an electric TUKTUK or motorcycle yourself: 　A valid driver’s license with an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.
*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.
What to Wear – Guided Check-in Tour For those wishing to drive a Tuk-Tuk or motorbike, please wear clothes that allow easy movement.
*Complimentary rental of warm clothing is available depending on the season.
Children able to ride in a slightly bumpy vehicle are welcome at any age.
License-free bikes are available for participants aged 16 and over.
Children under 13 years old can participate for free.
Tuk-Tuk / Total weight 220kg or below (up to 3 people can ride one vehicle)
Electric bicycle/100kg or below
When children 13 years old or younger join the tour, please select the TUKTUK option (optional upgrade).
－TUKTUK operation requires a valid driver’s license.
－As the TUKTUK capacity is limited to 3 passengers, families of four may be asked to have one participant ride a bike.
－For infants aged 3 and under, four passengers may ride together if the infant is seated on a lap.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
Luggage storage is available.
【Meeting】・You can choose between 10:30 / 12:30 departure time. The itinerary and experience duration may vary slightly.
If you arrive more than 30 minutes late for your reservation without prior notice, your booking will be treated as a cancellation, and a 100% cancellation fee will apply (same-day cancellation).
【Yushaku】 The "Yushaku" can be purchased for 3,000 yen instead of renting.
【In case of cancellation due to weather or other circumstances】 We will notify you by 3:00 p.m. the day before the tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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