Kinosaki Onsen Check-In Tour with Hot Spring Passport

・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.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20 min

   [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.

2. 2

   Kinosaki Onsen

   1.7 hours

   [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.

3. 3

   Onsenji Temple

   45 min

   [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.

4. 4

   Yakushi Pocket Park Ashiyu

   15 min

   [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.

5. 5

   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.

• 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.

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