5 recommended ways to enjoy Kinosaki Onsen at night

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During the day, it is nice to stroll through the charming hot spring town with its rows of willow trees and drum bridges along the river, but at night, the rows of willow trees are lit up and a nostalgic atmosphere is created with people in yukata walking along clattering wooden clogs. Enjoy the hot...

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The birthplace of hot spring tours in yukata and geta There are 7 public baths in Kinosaki Onsen town. Kinosaki Onsen can be compared to a large hot spring inn, with the station being the ``guiseki'', the roads being the ``corridors'', the inns being the ``guest rooms'', and the public baths being the ``public baths''. If you change into a yukata, relax, and go out on the town, you will become a character in this world.

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1. It's like going back in time to the Showa era! A retro amusement park

If you are strolling around Kinosaki Onsen town at night, we recommend you visit the amusement park.
Step inside and you'll feel like you've traveled back in time. You can enjoy shooting games and playing with smart balls, and earn points that can be exchanged for prizes. Both adults and children are sure to be hooked on this retro experience!

Retro Arcades

2. An exquisitely relaxing experience to soothe your tired body and mind

Why not treat yourself to some relaxation at a beauty salon in a hot spring resort?
At this hideaway beauty salon, which requires reservations only, you can forget about your daily routine and spend some relaxing time. There are various courses available, including Japanese mud packs and amber facials. At the relaxation salon in the hotel, you can spend some luxurious time soothing your daily fatigue.

Spa Treatment

3. Have a drink to cool down after a hot spring bath

There are many izakayas, snack bars and bars in Kinosaki Onsen that are open until late. How about some delicious alcohol to cool down your body after a hot spring bath? Enjoy snacks made with local ingredients, local sake and local beer, and other things that are unique to this area. Smoking is permitted in snack bars. Please be aware of this if you do not like the smell of tobacco.

Japanese “Snack” Pub Hopping Tour with English-speaking Guide

4. Find souvenirs you forgot to buy during the day at a local specialty store

Many shops in Kinosaki Onsen close at 5pm, but reopen around 8pm when meals at the inns finish. This is your chance to buy any souvenirs you forgot to buy during the day or that you were undecided about. There are shops selling not only the standard souvenirs and sweets, but also local sake and traditional crafts, so you're sure to find the perfect souvenir.

5. Enjoy the night view while soaking your feet in a foot bath

In addition to the outdoor baths, there are five foot baths in Kinosaki Onsen town where you can enjoy just dipping your feet. These foot baths are also open until late. They are suitable for people of all ages and genders, so families and couples can enjoy them together. Relaxing in a foot bath while gazing at the atmospheric night city will relax your mind and body.

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The birthplace of hot spring tours in yukata and geta There are 7 public baths in Kinosaki Onsen town. Kinosaki Onsen can be compared to a large hot spring inn, with the station being the ``guiseki'', the roads being the ``corridors'', the inns being the ``guest rooms'', and the public baths being the ``public baths''. If you change into a yukata, relax, and go out on the town, you will become a character in this world.

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