GETTING THERE
Getting to Kinosaki Onsen
Every route to Kinosaki, from Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. The train reaches the town itself, and the walk from the platform is three minutes.
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From Osaka
About two hours forty from Osaka on one direct limited express. No transfers, no shinkansen needed.
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From Kyoto
Kyoto to Kinosaki is direct in about two hours twenty minutes. The hard part is booking, not travelling.
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From Tokyo
There is no direct train from Tokyo. Go by shinkansen, change once at Kyoto — about four hours forty.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Osaka to Kinosaki Onsen?
Is the Japan Rail Pass valid to Kinosaki?
How many trains run per day?
Can you do Osaka to Kinosaki as a day trip?
What should I do with large luggage?