Temple · Kinosaki Onsen
Onsenji Temple (Kinosaki) 温泉寺
Mountainside guardian temple of Kinosaki Onsen, founded by the priest who is said to have brought forth the hot springs, reached by ropeway or stairs.
Hours9:00-17:00 (museum until 16:30)
ClosedWhen the ropeway does not run (2nd and 4th Thursday)
PriceTemple: ¥300
Temple and museum: ¥400
Kinosaki Ropeway round trip: ¥1,200
Temple and museum: ¥400
Kinosaki Ropeway round trip: ¥1,200
Getting thereJR Kinosaki Onsen Station, 15 min walk to the ropeway
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeAutumn; winter snow
Address985-2 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo
About
Onsenji is dedicated to the monk Dochi, who according to legend prayed for 1,000 days to create Kinosaki's springs. Its main hall and Eleven-faced Kannon are Important Cultural Properties, and the small Kinosaki Art Museum is attached. The temple sits halfway up Mount Daishi, served by the Kinosaki Ropeway.
Highlights
- Main hall and Kannon (Important Cultural Properties)
- Kinosaki Art Museum
- Ropeway with views over the onsen town
- Legend of Kinosaki's springs
Tips
- Ropeway closes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday; the temple may close too
- Stone steps (about 450) are an alternative to the ropeway
- Combine with Kinosaki's seven public baths
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