Anti-Japanese Travel: "Girlfriend's Secret" Kinosaki Onsen Love Trip

Come to Kinosaki Onsen town to soak in the hot springs and eat Matsuba crab with your lover! This Kansai hidden gem of an onsen town is perfect for couples' dates—quiet and romantic, every photo looks like a scene from a Japanese drama♨️

📍 Hot Spring Pilgrimage Check-in Spots
1️⃣【Goshono-yu】
The most popular onsen at the highest point of the town, be sure to visit at dusk! You can overlook the entire hot spring street at sunset, and the observation deck is perfect for couples to take photos together.
Address: 357-1 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo Prefecture

2️⃣【Ichino-yu】
A historic bathhouse with 1,300 years of history, featuring charming wooden architecture. It’s best to go in the morning when it’s less crowded to experience the most authentic Japanese onsen.
Address: Located right in the center of the hot spring street

3️⃣【Yanagi-yu】
A very special small cave onsen that girls love to take photos at. Remember to bring a beautiful yukata~

🍽️ Must-Try Food
✅【Tajima Beef Cuisine Sai】
This Wagyu yakiniku restaurant is amazing! The meat is tender and juicy, and you can enjoy an excellent Tajima beef set meal for about 5,000 yen per person.
Address: 478 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi

✅【Matsuba Crab Cuisine】
Available only from November to March each year. We recommend the crab steamed rice at "Kanidokoro Fuji," which is incredibly fresh and sweet! Be sure to make a reservation in advance.

🚇 Transportation Tips
Take the JR Limited Express from Osaka Station for about 2.5 hours directly to Kinosaki Onsen Station—super convenient! All inns in the town offer shuttle services, so you don’t have to worry about your luggage at all.

💑 Couple Tips
We recommend staying at a traditional Japanese onsen ryokan, many of which offer private baths for reservation! We stayed at "Nishimuraya Honkan," where the service was very attentive, and they even delivered Japanese sweets to our room at night.