For guests staying at "Koyado En", from 3:00 p.m. when you check in
You can use it as many times as you like until 15:30 the next day.
We will give you a ticket to visit the outdoor baths.
Please wear a yukata when visiting the outdoor baths. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of Kinosaki Onsen.
　

●Time required from "Koyado En" to each outdoor bath
Sato no Yu 3-minute walk
Jizoyu 3 minutes walk
Yanagiyu 6 minutes walk
Ichinoyu 9 minutes walk
Gosho-no-yu 11-minute walk
Mandala Yu: 13 minutes walk
Kounoyu 16 minutes walk

Did you know that there is a ropeway in Kinosaki Onsen? 
After about a 7-minute walk in the air, you will arrive at Mt. Daishi, which is 231m above sea level. 
If you get off the station and climb up to the observation deck, 
You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kinosaki and the Sea of Japan in all four seasons. 
Also, at the "Miharashi Terrace Cafe" next to the summit station, 
I personally recommend it because you can enjoy a drink, take a break and take in the spectacular view. 

Right next to the ropeway intermediate station, 
There is Onsenji Temple, which was founded by Dochi Shonin, the father of Kinosaki Onsen, the Kinosaki Museum of Art, which exhibits cultural artifacts excavated within the town, and the two-storied pagoda behind the main hall of Onsenji Temple. 
I recommend the Rokudo-e paintings located directly in front of you as you enter the Kinosaki Museum of Art. One painting depicts the hell realm, and the other depicts the remaining five realms. It's a powerful and memorable piece. 
If you would like to know more about the history of Kinosaki Onsen, 
If you've come all the way to Kinosaki and would like to do some sightseeing, 
Please go and see it. 

Genbudo Park is located about 10 minutes by car from Kinosaki Onsen. It is also worth visiting as a power spot! 
Genbudo Cave Park was formed when magma that flowed from the summit of a mountain during volcanic activity approximately 1.6 million years ago cooled and solidified.
It is said that it was washed away by the waves and revealed itself about 6,000 years ago, and that a cave was created when people removed stones from it. 
The sight of the hexagonal basalt rocks piled up is a sight unlike any other. 

I've been there a few times, and the basalt cave is overwhelmingly impressive. Also, for some reason, the area around it feels cool. It's a relaxing space. 

This park was designated a national natural monument in 1931, and in 1963 it became the San'in Kaigan National Park, a status it retains to this day. 
The hydrangeas at Genbudo Cave are very famous, and the Hydrangea Festival is held every year in late June. You can stroll through the park while admiring the hydrangeas in full bloom, and there are also limited-time events to enjoy.

Takenohama, located about a 15-minute drive from Kinosaki Onsen, is a popular swimming beach in the summer. Takenohama is a shallow beach. Shallow means that the water is shallow from the sand to the far end. Takeno Coast (Kirihama and Aoihama), including Takenohama, is part of the San'in Coast National Park and the San'in Coast Geopark. 

The water is incredibly clear and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches and 100 Best Swimming Beaches. 
As the name suggests, Aoihama Wanwan Beach is a beach where not only people but also pets can swim together. 
In recent years, a variety of marine play equipment has been developed that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. 

Izushi is a "Little Kyoto" of Tajima, located about 40 minutes by car from Kinosaki Onsen. 
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the ruins of Izushi Castle and the castle town with its many soba restaurants, eat Izushi Sara Soba for lunch, and visit Eirakukan, the oldest playhouse in northern Kinki where Kataoka Ainosuke performs every year. You will feel as if you have traveled back in time to a historical space during this jam-packed experience. 
Among them, Izushi soba is said to have evolved into the current "sara soba" style around the early 1700s, and is a feature unique to Izushi. "Freshly ground," "freshly made," and "freshly boiled" Izushi soba is a dish that you should definitely try. 
Some of the experiences you can enjoy in Izushi include touring the Izushi soba noodles, making soba noodles, painting Izushi ware, and touring the inside of the Eirakukan building. 

When you think of Toyooka, you think of storks! 
The people of Toyooka, where Kinosaki Onsen is located, love storks. 
When you walk around the city, you can see the love that Toyooka residents have for storks everywhere. From trains to the airport to hospitals, parks, schools, kindergartens. From rice crackers to manju to cafes, manholes, walls, postboxes, and even toilets, no matter where you look, this city is overflowing with love. 

The Oriental white stork is not only the prefectural bird of Hyogo Prefecture, but is also designated as a special natural monument by the national government, and is one of the largest birds in Japan, with a wingspan of up to 2m. It is a rare bird that is at risk of extinction worldwide. In Japan, they lived everywhere until around the Edo period, but in 1971, wild Oriental white storks became extinct in the country due to overhunting, pesticides, and environmental changes. Toyooka was their last habitat in Japan. 

Kannabe Highlands, located about 45 minutes from Kinosaki Onsen, offers a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year! 

From spring to autumn, you can enjoy a variety of experiences, including paragliding, grass skiing, tree climbing, forest adventures, hiking, mountain biking, etc. There are also two strategic golf courses, making it a popular destination for golf lovers. 

Kannabe Highlands is covered in snow in winter, but there are several ski resorts where you can choose a course for everyone from children to advanced skiers.
My favorite is Okukanbe Ski Resort. It is characterized by its high altitude and good snow quality. In the summer, I sometimes go cycling there, and I often go golfing in Kannabe, which is one of my favorite places. 

Mount Raihi, towering over the town of Kinosaki, is a 567m high mountain that is popular as a hiking spot to enjoy wild birds and plants.

You can see the sea of clouds here in the early morning from mid-October to late November. A magnificent sea of clouds covers the Toyooka Basin, which can be seen from the summit. The waves of mist quietly crash against the mountains and slowly flow towards the Sea of Japan.
Many tourists and locals flock here to capture the sight on camera.

The sight of the sea of clouds reflecting the light as the sun rises is truly fantastic.

Conditions for the occurrence of a sea of clouds
- Early morning on a sunny day.
- Morning temperatures are low and maximum temperatures are high.
- High humidity and sufficient radiation

*Sunrise is around 6:30am (around November).