Kinosaki Hot Springs, Onsen and Sightseeing in Hyogo Prefecture

Access & Directions to Kinosaki Hot Springs

Train Access

To Kinosaki Onsen Station
- About 2.5 hours from Kyoto by train

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Directions

By Train:

To Kinosaki Onsen Station

From JR Tokyo Station, first take the Shinkansen to JR Kyoto Station (2hr30 mins)

From JR Kyoto Station, take the Limited Express "Kinosaki" to JR Kinosaki Onsen Station (2hr30 mins)

From JR Osaka Station, take the Limited Express "Kitakinki" or "Kounotori" to JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

From JR Himeji Station take the "Hamakaze" express train to JR Kinosakionsen Station (102 mins).

By Air:

From Tokyo Haneda Airport fly to Osaka Itami Airport, departs 14:50pm (about 1hr)

From Osaka Itami Airport fly to Tajima Airport (departs at 8:45 or 16:20, 35mins)

From Tajima Airport, take the bus to Kinosaki Onsen Station.

Alternatively, from Kansai International Airport, take Limited Express Haruka to Shin-Osaka or Kyoto Station, and transfer.

Hotel Access:

Free shuttle bus services are available for hotels at JR Kinosaki Onsen Station (until 6 p.m.). Feel free to use the service. Tell the name of your hotel to the guide or driver.

Map of Sotoyu (Seven Famous Baths) at Kinosaki Onsen