Splashing in an Onsen

Bite-sized trip

Itinerary:
Kinosaki Onsen
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
from £ 295.- per person (excluding flights)

Just a few hours from Kyoto or Osaka, Kinosaki-Onsen is the perfect destination to unwind and experience authentic Japanese culture. During your time here, you'll stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan, where you'll sleep on a tatami mat floors and cosy futon bedding giving you a restful and unique experience. Included in your visit is an onsen pass that gives you access to all seven of Kinosaki’s public hot spring bathhouses.

Day 1 – Arrival in Kinosaki-Onsen

Kinosaki-Onsen, nestled on the northern coast of Japan, is a typical “Hot Spring Town” and easily accessible from Kyoto or Osaka. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and given a “Yukata” (informal Japanese dress) with wooden slippers that you can wear during your stay. The town boasts seven unique bathhouses, each with its own charm and story. With your complimentary onsen pass, you can indulge in bathhouse-hopping, a beloved local tradition. Tonight you’ll be treated to a delicious kaiseki-style Japanese dinner, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and often served in the privacy of your ryokan room.

Day 2 – Time to continue your journey

While dinner is often served in your room, breakfast is typically enjoyed in a communal area, allowing you to connect with fellow travellers. A traditional Japanese breakfast includes a delightful spread of steamed rice, miso soup, grilled fish, pickled vegetables, and occasionally a sweet or savoury egg dish. It’s a hearty and nourishing start to the day. After breakfast, you can either head straight to your next destination or dive into another bathhouse. For those seeking a little adventure, Kinosaki-Onsen’s lush and mountainous landscape offers plenty to explore. Take a hike through verdant trails or ride the gondola to Mount Daishi’s summit, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the town.