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Train

JR Osaka Station approx 2:40

  1. Ltd Exp Konotori

  2. JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Sannomiya Station approx 2:30

  1. Ltd Exp Hamakaze

  2. JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Kyoto Station approx 2:30

  1. Ltd Exp Kinosaki

  2. JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Himeji Station approx 2:00

  1. Ltd Exp Hamakaze

  2. JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

Reservations required for Ltd Express trains. Shuttle transfer available from Kinosaki Onsen Station at limited times. See schedule for details.
JR nation wide pass and several other passes are valid for trains to Kinosaki Onsen. See Japan Guide.

Car

JR Osaka Station approx 2:20

  1. Chugoku Expressway

    Yokowa JCT

  2. Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway

    Kasuga IC

  3. Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway

    Toyooka Izushi IC

  4. Route 312

    JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Sannomiya Station approx 2:15

  1. Chugoku / Sanyo Expressway

    Yokowa JCT

  2. Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway

    Kasuga IC

  3. Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway

    Toyooka Izushi IC

  4. Route 312

    JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Kyoto Station approx 2:30

  1. Kyoto Jukan Expressway

    Kyotango-Omiya IC

  2. Route 312→178→312 (Toyooka)

    JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Himeji Station approx 1:50

  1. Route 372

    Hanada IC

  2. Bantan Expressway

    Wadayama JCT

  3. Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway

    Toyooka Izushi IC

  4. Route 312

    JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Tottori Station approx 1:30

  1. Route 9 (Tottori) →
    Route 178 →
    San-in Kinki Expressway →
    Route 178 →
    Route 312 (Toyooka)

    JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

JR Sannomiya Station approx 2:30

  1. Chugoku / Sanyo Expressway

    Fukusaki IC

  2. Bantan Expressway

    Toyooka Izushi IC

  3. Route 312

    JR Kinosaki Onsen Station

From Toyooka Izushi IC it takes approximately 18 min to reach Kinosaki Onsen.
IMPORTANT: from Dec-Mar you may encounter winter (snow, etc) driving conditions. You must come in a car with snow tires.

Air

Nationwide airports

  1. Plane

    Osaka International Airport (Itami)

  2. Plane (approx 30 min)

    Konotori Tajima Airport (TJH)

  3. Bus / Taxi (approx 30 min)

    Kinosaki Onsen Station

There are 2 flights daily (morning & evening).
During winter especially inclement weather may force flight cancel. Reccomend morning flight to allow time for alternate transfer (bus, train, etc).

Highway Bus

Osaka (Hankyu Sanbangai) approx 3:20

  1. Kinosaki Onsen Station

Kobe (Shinki Bus Sannomiya Bus Terminal) approx 3:10

  1. Kinosaki Onsen Station

Highway bus schedule can vary by season. For transfer from Kinosaki Onsen Station please contact us with your exact arrival time.

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Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei Shuttle Bus

Depart Shogetsutei, go to Kinosaki Onsen Station and loop back.

Afternoon Departures 15:00/15:30/16:00/16:30/17:00/17:30/18:00
Evening Departures 20:00/20:30/21:00/21:30/22:00

* irregular operation hours occur / please tell staff if you wish to use shuttle bus

Morning Departures (one way only) 8:30/9:00/9:30/10:00/10:30/11:00/
11:30/12:00

* NOTE: bus will not depart if there are no riders

Arrival Shuttle Bus From Kinosaki Onsen Station

Free shuttle available from 12:51 to 18:00 for arrivals to Kinosaki Onsen Station. Shuttle bus is called "Checkin Shuttle Bus" operated by local ryokan association.
See schedule & details here. Please contact us in advance with your arrival time.

Luggage Check Service
You can check bags at the Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Center building (09:00-18:00) across the street from station. 200 JPY / item. Bags will be transferred to our ryokan. Walk from station to Shogetsutei 25-30 min.