610 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,000
Kono-yu Bathhouse, located a 20-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station, is known as the oldest of Kinosaki's seven public bathhouses. Legend says a stork healed its injured leg here, giving the bathhouse its name. It features an indoor bath and a serene garden setting. Open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM (last entry at 10:40 PM), it's closed on Tuesdays (unless it's a public holiday). Paid parking is available. Visit in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful soak.