2025 Toyooka Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

Come to Kinosaki Onsen town to soak in the hot springs and eat Matsuba crab with your lover! This Kansai hidden gem of an onsen town is perfect for couples' dates—quiet and romantic, every photo looks like a scene from a Japanese drama♨️ 📍 Hot Spring Pilgrimage Check-in Spots 1️⃣【Goshono-yu】 The most popular onsen at the highest point of the town, be sure to visit at dusk! You can overlook the entire hot spring street at sunset, and the observation deck is perfect for couples to take photos together. Address: 357-1 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo Prefecture 2️⃣【Ichino-yu】 A historic bathhouse with 1,300 years of history, featuring charming wooden architecture. It’s best to go in the morning when it’s less crowded to experience the most authentic Japanese onsen. Address: Located right in the center of the hot spring street 3️⃣【Yanagi-yu】 A very special small cave onsen that girls love to take photos at. Remember to bring a beautiful yukata~ 🍽️ Must-Try Food ✅【Tajima Beef Cuisine Sai】 This Wagyu yakiniku restaurant is amazing! The meat is tender and juicy, and you can enjoy an excellent Tajima beef set meal for about 5,000 yen per person. Address: 478 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi ✅【Matsuba Crab Cuisine】 Available only from November to March each year. We recommend the crab steamed rice at "Kanidokoro Fuji," which is incredibly fresh and sweet! Be sure to make a reservation in advance. 🚇 Transportation Tips Take the JR Limited Express from Osaka Station for about 2.5 hours directly to Kinosaki Onsen Station—super convenient! All inns in the town offer shuttle services, so you don’t have to worry about your luggage at all. 💑 Couple Tips We recommend staying at a traditional Japanese onsen ryokan, many of which offer private baths for reservation! We stayed at "Nishimuraya Honkan," where the service was very attentive, and they even delivered Japanese sweets to our room at night.

"Kinosaki Onsen♨️" Kinosaki Onsen is a traditional hot spring town steeped in literary charm, beloved by many renowned authors such as Shimazaki Toson, Shiga Naoya, and Ryotaro Shiba. The town is lined with inns and souvenir shops along both sides of the Otani River, making it a delightful place to stroll around♨️. This time, we’ll introduce some recommended spots in Kinosaki Onsen⭐️ ① Kaniyaki Marufuku 📍Location: 391 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture (Kiyamachi Koji) 🕰️Hours: 10:00–17:00 A shop where you can enjoy "kaniyaki," a crab-shaped pastry instead of the usual taiyaki. ② OFF KINOSAKI 📍Location: 536 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️Hours: 11:00–15:00, 18:00–20:30 A stylish bistro quietly nestled along the river. ③ DRIP & DROP COFFEE SUPPLY Kinosaki Branch 📍Location: 788 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️Hours: 8:00–18:30 And of course, you can’t miss the "Soto-yu Meguri" (public bath hopping)♨️ Wearing a yukata and wooden clogs, hopping from one bath to another is a unique pleasure of a hot spring town. At the inns, enjoy the famous crab dishes🦀. Kinosaki Onsen is simply the best!

Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture, near Osaka, is a charming hot spring town with a history of 1,300 years. It features seven public baths♨️. Strolling under willow trees and along the Otani River offers stunning scenery and a relaxing atmosphere. This is undoubtedly one of the most captivating hot spring destinations I've ever visited. The town's architecture boasts a rich history, and every street exudes the essence of a traditional hot spring town. Once you visit, you'll be deeply enchanted by its charm. Walking around the town in a yukata, surrounded by a strong sense of Japanese tradition, is an experience full of allure. Here, you can wear a yukata and stroll through the streets anytime, anywhere. Each season brings different ingredients, especially the town's abundant fresh seafood and local specialties like Matsuba crab, Tajima beef, and Izushi soba noodles. It takes 2.5 hours to travel from Kyoto.

Kinosaki Onsen is famous for its outdoor bath tours, and you can enjoy seven hot springs. Sato no Yu and Ichi no Yu are particularly popular. We also recommend walking around the atmospheric hot spring town in a yukata, enjoying foot baths and eating your way around the area 😌♨️. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Location: Kinosaki Onsen Address: Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City Access: 10 minutes on foot from Kinosaki Onsen Station Opening hours: Check-in 15:00, check-out 11:00 Closed: None Parking: Available ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kinosaki Onsen #Hot Spring Town #Outdoor Bath Tour #Hot Spring Trip #Hyogo Tourism #Steam #Yukata #Eating Tour #Hot Spring 2024

Kinosaki Onsen, located in Hyogo Prefecture, has been a beloved hot spring town for over 1,300 years. Known for its seven unique public baths, visitors can enjoy the traditional Japanese **onsen-hopping** experience while strolling the charming streets in **yukata**. ### **Tips for Enjoying Kinosaki Onsen** - **Onsen Pass**: Get an Onsen Pass for unlimited access to all seven public baths. - **Stay in a Ryokan**: Experience traditional inns and delicious **kaiseki** meals. - **Visit in Winter**: The snow adds a magical touch, and don’t miss the famous **matsuba crab** season from November to March. Kinosaki Onsen is the perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation. #KinosakiOnsen #OnsenHopping #JapanTravel #RelaxAndUnwind #100waysoftravel

Sleep in a ryokan, wear a pair of clogs, and wear a yukata👘 Walk around the city of Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Onsen), Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai Region . Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉) is a lovely hot spring town located at the top of Hyogo Prefecture. It is a town where we will see people wearing hot spring yukatas walking around the city which looks like a Japanese ryokan and has many activities waiting for us to visit such as cycling around the city, riding a cable car, visiting cafes in the city, taking a bath in a public bath from a hot spring etc. And since this place is far from Hyogo City up to 3 hours, if taking public transportation, I recommend staying overnight and traveling around the city, it will be more convenient and you will be more satisfied with the atmosphere . As for the recommended menu items to eat, they are Matsuba crab, Tajima beef pudding, tofu milk soft cream, and sake soft cream Don't forget to stop by and eat them all, Os! . 📌Recommended places to visit in Kinosaki Onsen City ・Mt. Daishi (大師山) ・Onsenji Temple ・Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway ・Kinosaki Coffee Miharashi Terrace Cafe ・Atago Bridge ・Goshonoyu Onsen (御所の湯) ・Kinosaki Ekidori Park ・Kinosaki Benzaiten Shrine ・Kitayanagi Street ・Chaya Cafe (Chaya Jerato Cafe) ・Kinosaki Onsen Motoyu ・Terakoya Honpo ・Shishojinja ・Kaniyaki Marufuku ・Bon Restaurant ・Masuya Restaurant ・Maruyama Karyo Kinosaki Store ・Kinosaki Marine World ・Hiyoriyama Coast . • Access: The closest airport is Kansai International Airport. Then take the train to Kinosaki Onsen Station (with several transfers) It takes about 3 hours from Hyogo City (4.5 hours from the airport).

The interior was super cute and the cakes were really delicious, so even though it's a bit of a walk from the station, it's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. It's on the river so the view is nice! There were a lot of people enjoying food and wine from lunchtime. If you don't have time, it might be a good idea to make a reservation! 📍OFF. KINOSAKI Address: 536 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo TEL: 0796-21-9083 Business hours [Tue-Sat] 11:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00 [Sun] 10:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays #HyogoTourism #KinosakiOnsen #Kinosaki #OFFKINOSAKI

When it's cold, it's hard to go out far away, but winter is the peak season for Kinosaki Onsen! So I went there 🚃 This time, I was worried about snow, so I took the express train from Osaka Station and went slowly ☕️ When driving to Kinosaki Onsen in the winter season, snow tires are a must! Kinosaki Onsen, which faces the Sea of ​​Japan, is a snowy area, and even if it wasn't snowing before you left, it can suddenly snow and cover the entire area in snow. Even if there is no snow, the temperature is low, so there is a risk of roads freezing in mountainous areas, so I recommend that you go out with a set of cold weather gear and be well prepared 🥶🌧 #HyogoTourism #KinosakiOnsen

The north of Hyogo is famous for its crabs🦀 and hot springs, and I often went there, but this time I went here☺️ ⁡ From the Tokijiku Suite room, you can see the ocean, and the rose bath was cuter than I imagined🌹✨ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 🔸MANA MEMO ✔︎In addition to the bath in the room, there is also a hot spring♨️ overlooking the ocean ✔︎The atmosphere of The Walrus Club was too cute🥹 ✔︎A shuttle bus came to take us to Kinosaki Onsen Station🚌About 15-20 minutes by car✨ ✔︎Kinosaki Marine World was right next to us🐬 ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 📍 Kinparo Address: Seto, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 1090 ☎︎:0796-28-2111 Check-in: 15:00~ / Check-out: ~ 11:00 ⁡ #Accommodation #HyogoTrip #Hyogo #hyogo #hotspringing #HotSpring

Visited in February 2023 *Toyooka Sky Hotel Conveniently located, about a 5-minute walk from JR Toyooka Station and a 1-minute walk from a convenience store😊 We received a can of beer as a welcome drink when we checked in, and breakfast was served as a set meal, so it was a hotel that offered everything we could ask for✨ Although it is old, the hospitality was also excellent, so it is a hotel that we would definitely like to use again☺️ #AccommodationReview#HyogoPrefecture #BusinessHotel #ToyookaSkyHotel#Toyooka

#IzushiCastle (Remains)🏯 #InariShrine The castle is gone, but the many torii gates make for an impressive place. Unfortunately it was raining, but I enjoyed looking at the castle town and visiting the shrine. I wondered if it was famous as a photogenic spot in Izushi, but there was no one there at all,,🙄 I'd like to go back on a sunny day♩ #HyogoPrefecture #Travel #DomesticTravel #Japan #Japan #japan #hyogo #TravelOutfit #ShrineVisit #ShrineStamp #CastleTown #Drive #DatePlan #date

#IzushiEirakukan is still used as a venue for Kabuki and Rakugo performances. It is also designated as a tangible cultural property, and is the oldest playhouse in the Kinki region. You can actually see, touch, and enjoy it! I tried to read a short story pretending to be Waiwaitei, but I was terrible at it. lol It was a wonderful Izushi tourist spot with an admission fee of 400 yen. #HyogoPrefecture #Eirakukan #TangibleCulturalProperty #TouristSpot #Izushi #IzushiSoba #Rakugo #Kabuki #JapaneseScenery #IzushiTown #Kansai #KansaiTrip #kansai #JapaneseBeauty #Trip #HyogoTourism #Toyooka #hyogo #IzushiCastle #JapaneseCulture

Izushi Castle Town, Hyogo Prefecture, is famous for soba noodles. I heard there is a great place in Izushi where you can eat soft and chewy donuts dipped in soft serve ice cream! That place is #Kano Farm I bought three flavors of donuts, milk, kinako, and cinnamon, as well as rich milk soft serve and soba soft serve. When I dipped the donuts in the rich milk soft serve, it was so delicious that my cheeks almost fell off! ♡ This is a way of eating that you should definitely try (＾_＾) Izushi is also a castle town, and the townscape is full of charm, so please come and visit for sightseeing♪ #HyogoPrefecture #Izushi #Izushi #trip #trip2022 #wintertrip #hotsprings #gourmet #softserveicecream #tripmemory2022

\\Tourist Spots// Izushi, known as the Little Kyoto of Tajima, has a castle town, and at the top of Arikoyama Inari Shrine, there is an observation deck that overlooks the castle town. There are 37 torii gates lined up, and the contrast with the autumn leaves was very beautiful. There is a difference in elevation, so we recommend wearing sneakers! And please make sure you have plenty of time to visit! Facility name📍Arikoyama Inari Shrine Admission fee📍Free #Historic site #Hyogo Prefecture #Autumn leaf viewing #Autumn leaf spot #Izushi sightseeing #Autumn leaves

\\Tourist Spots// The Izushi Castle Ruins in Izushi, known as the Little Kyoto of Tajima, is a castle that has been selected as one of the 100 Greatest Castles of All Time. The magnificent stone walls remain intact. We recommend wearing sneakers as there are elevation differences! It is a famous cherry blossom spot, but you can also enjoy the beautiful and colorful autumn leaves. Facility name: Izushi Castle Ruins Admission fee: Free #Historic site with a sense of history #Hyogo Prefecture #Autumn leaf viewing #Autumn leaf spot #Izushi sightseeing #Autumn leaves

\\Tourist Spots// "Shinkoro" built during the Meiji era is a landmark of Izushi Castle Town. There are Izushi soba shops and the ruins of Izushi Castle nearby. At this time of year, the autumn leaves and Shinkoro are very beautiful. Facility name 📍Shinkoro #Historic site #Izushi #Autumn leaf viewing #Autumn leaf spot #Izushi tourism #Hyogo Prefecture #Autumn leaves

Store name 🏠 Tojo Address 📍 13 Yagicho, Izushi-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo ...

#Hot springs #Autumn trip #Western Japan There are so many hot springs that you can go on a day trip to visit them, but if you stay overnight you can plan a more relaxing itinerary. Depending on the time of year, there may be a lot of university students, so you should keep that in mind when planning your trip.

Name: Inaba Fresh Fish Address: 224 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: 4-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station They offer a variety of delicious dishes, but I recommend the crab rice, which is available for under 1,000 yen. The portions are generous enough to satisfy you. You purchase your meal from the ticket machine and then sit down. #CouplesTrip #GourmetTrip #Gourmet #PrefecturalDiscount

#San'in Geopark in Tottori Prefecture The sea is so clear you can see up to 25m ahead!! It's not well known, but the sea in Tottori Prefecture is beautiful!!! Around April, it's the Sea of ​​Japan, so there are a lot of wakame, seaweed, and shellfish, and the brown color is particularly noticeable, but after that, it's sunny every day and the sea conditions are at their best! This is not a swimming beach, so the toilets and parking lots are far away, but it's recommended for diving and snorkeling! The shortest staircase is 200 steps lol The point is at the end of the stairs! Some people go around the cave on SUP #Tottori #Sea of ​​Japan #San'in Coast Geopark #Shirabara Coast #Sea #Sea-loving girls #tottori #tottorilife #sea #japan_of_insta #japan #Enjoying the local area #Still feeling like summer #Tottori Prefecture #Want to connect with people who love the sea #Tottori Sea #Summer weekend trip #Keihan Group campaign

\\Spots// Motosue, an egg specialty store located right across from Sato no Yu, is a popular bread and sweets store that has seen lines every day since it opened in 2020. The egg bread is particularly popular, and numbered tickets are distributed four times a day when it is baked. If you stay at Sumihei Bettei Toki, you can enjoy the egg bread during tea time in the lounge! A welcome service of premium pudding when you check in! ... 1 minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Hot spring #Hyogo Prefecture #Kinosaki Onsen #Keihan Group Campaign #Free service #Summer weekend trip

\\Spots// Just inside the entrance of "Short Stories Un" you will find a selection of stylish Kinosaki souvenirs and works by artists. It was like a souvenir shop. I recommend it for last minute shopping while waiting for the train. They also sell fresh dorayaki, canelés, chikuwa bread, and more, so it was convenient for finding snacks on the train! 〈How to get there〉 3 minutes walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Onsen #Hyogo Prefecture #Kinosaki Onsen #Keihan Group Campaign #Summer weekend trip

\\Good luck baths, prayers for success and road safety// Outdoor bath tours♨️Ichinoyu Closed📍Wednesday Opening hours📍7:00-23:00 Bath fee📍700 yen for adults/350 yen for children (ages 3 and up) Points *You can enjoy a tour of seven outdoor baths at Kinosaki Onsen, which opened 1300 years ago. *"Ichinoyu" is an iconic presence in the center of Kinosaki Onsen town. You can enjoy a bath while strolling around. *It came to be called "Ichinoyu" because it was praised as the best bath in the world. ★Many inns in Kinosaki Onsen issue outdoor bath tour tickets that can be used during your stay. Don't forget to check at your inn! #Outdoor bath tours #Retro #Kinosaki Onsen #Keihan Group Campaign #Hot springs #Hyogo Prefecture #Summer weekend trip

\\Fureai no Yu// Visiting the outdoor baths ♨️ Station building hot spring Sato no Yu Closed on Mondays Opening hours 13:00-21:00 Bath fee 800 yen for adults/400 yen for children (ages 3 and up) Points *You can enjoy visiting seven outdoor baths at Kinosaki Onsen, which opened 1300 years ago. *Sato no Yu is the newest of the outdoor baths. *As it is called the Station Building Hot Spring, it is located about 30 seconds away from Kinosaki Onsen Station. You can enjoy a free foot bath at the entrance, so you can enjoy the hot springs while waiting for the train. ★Many ryokans in Kinosaki Onsen issue tickets for visiting outdoor baths that can be used during your stay. Don't forget to check at your inn! #VisitingOutdoorBaths #Retro #KinosakiOnsen #KeihanGroupCampaign #HotSpring #HyogoPrefecture #SummerWeekendTrip

\\Hot springs that bring happiness, a happy marriage, and eternal youth and longevity// Visiting outdoor baths ♨️ Ko-no-yu Closed on Tuesdays Opening hours 7:00-23:00 Bath fee 700 yen for adults/350 yen for children (ages 3 and up) Points *You can enjoy visiting seven outdoor baths at Kinosaki Onsen, which opened 1,300 years ago. *Ko-no-yu is the oldest of the outdoor baths. It was named after the storks that healed their wounds there. *It is located in a quiet area a little away from the main street of the hot spring town. It is recommended to stop by while taking a walk. ★Many inns in Kinosaki Onsen issue outdoor bath tickets that can be used during your stay. Don't forget to check with your inn! #VisitingOutdoorBaths #Retro #KinosakiOnsen #KeihanGroupCampaign #HotSprings #HyogoPrefecture #SummerWeekendTrip

Store name: Daruma-do Address: 205 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo Budget per person: 13 yen (when purchasing candy) Points: *A newly opened candy store and rental car shop in Kinosaki Onsen town. *The store was filled with nostalgic candy that I used to eat as a child, which made it a lot of fun. *Records and toys that have a Showa feel were also on sale. Recommended for those who like retro! #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Retro #Kinosaki Onsen #Keihan Group Campaign #Onsen #Hyogo Prefecture #Summer weekend trip

●Name Kinosaki Kaido Seaside Station ●Access 1400-5 Kamiyama, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo 🚗Free private parking available ●Points It's fun just to stop by a large souvenir shop And this time I was able to use the prefectural discount regional coupon, so I got a good deal I even put things in my basket that I wouldn't normally buy... But I was still disappointed because I still hadn't reached the amount I was given #SummerWeekendTrip #PrefecturalDiscount

●Name Kinosaki Onsen Outdoor Bath Tour Ichinoyu ●Access 〠415-1 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo 🚃7 minutes walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station 🚗No parking, so use nearby parking ●Points Kinosaki Onsen Outdoor Bath Tour "Ichinoyu" This is open from 7am to 11pm The special feature is that it has an indoor bath and an outdoor rock bath There is also a relaxation space on the second floor I feel like it is the most relaxing of the seven baths #SummerWeekendTrip #Onsen