We checked official tourism and property pages on 2026-10-28. Use this page to compare baths and policies, then confirm with the property before you book.
Destination
Spring types and access
Japanese name: 城崎温泉
Access: From Kyoto or Osaka: JR limited express to Kinosaki Onsen Station, about 2.5 hours according to Visit Kinosaki.
Spring types (sourced examples): Sodium/calcium chloride spring
The town is known for seven public bathhouses.
Public bathhouses accept decorative tattoos; individual accommodation policies differ.
Satono-yu is closed indefinitely for renovation from April 1, 2024, according to the official FAQ.
A shared check-in shuttle bus meets arriving guests at Kinosaki Onsen Station.
Baths
Three private onsen spas to book, for guests of Shogetsutei or Nishimuraya Honkan only, up to six people. Some rooms have a private open-air bath, but it uses regular heated water, not natural hot-spring water.
Private-bath fee
8,800 yen for 70 minutes for one to four people, tax included; 1,100 yen per extra person, up to six. Nishimuraya guests only. As of 2026-10-28 on the official page.
5 to 7 minutes on foot from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station.
Kids
Children under nine generally cannot stay, and there are no infant bathing facilities.
Baths
From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. you can book the hot-spring bath and Finnish sauna for your group for 90 minutes; in the morning they are shared baths split by gender. No rooms have open-air baths, and the hinoki bath in the rooms uses heated tap water, not onsen.
Private-bath fee
5,500 yen for 90 minutes, tax included, for the bath and sauna from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. As of 2026-10-28 on the official page.