Kinosaki

A cable car located a short walk from the station that offers scenic views of the town and the Sea of Japan. At the summit, visitors can find Onsenji Temple, a historic site with over 1,300 years of history, and the Miharashi Terrace Café for panoramic views and coffee.

A small literary museum dedicated to Naoya Shiga and other authors associated with Kinosaki. Permanent exhibitions cover the Shirakaba literary movement, and visitors can also try traditional straw crafts or nostalgic Japanese toys. Ask them about Engeki Quest.

It is the first bathhouse that you see when exiting the train station. As of April 1, 2024, Satono-Yu is temporarily closed for long-term renovation. Please check the Visit Kinosaki website for reopening updates.

It is located inside an interesting concrete building with roomy ceilings and offers public baths and rentable private baths.

Only opens in the afternoon (15:00), so it is best to plan a few visits to the other bathhouses first. Its waters are said to be especially helpful for healing wounds.

It is praised as the best bathhouse in Japan. Its architectural style and well thought out decoration make it a popular and as a result, very busy bathhouse that is very popular with tourists.

It is perhaps the prettiest out of all seven bathhouses. The traditional garden and facade welcomes you into both indoor baths and very elaborate outdoor baths, that are especially fascinating with snowfall.

With architecture inspired from temples, the bath might remind you of the mighty Buddhist temples that you saw in Kyoto, although at a much smaller scale. This is another bathhouse that opens late (3pm).