$1,200 vs. $230 Ryokan ♨️ 3 days in Japan's Best Onsen Town Kinosaki (2.5 hours from Kyoto)

[@SoloTravelPOV]

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[@sakesama1]

thank you for this video, i absolutly loved it!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

@@sakesama1 Thanks for your support! 🫶🫶🇯🇵

[@sylviarupani-smith5416]

always prefer a video that focuses on the actual place over the person shooting it! lovely work here ❤ look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you very much! I want to continue to add cultural and historical background to the places I visit because I love learning about it 😆

[@mrsd2143]

Agreed 👍🏼 ❤

[@elmalanmalan2175]

Westerners KZbinr make videos focusing on themselves like they are the stars

[@victoriaschulli2365]

There is a big audience for onsen content and you are seriously the best i have seen in the past 2 years. You should really consider making more onsen videos

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you so much!! We will definitely be making more onsen videos now, and videos all about Japan! 🇯🇵

[@AuntieArchitect]

Ive been to kinosaki twice now, and I intend to go again! Seeing this video brought me back and makes me want to go again. Its so peaceful and I think the happiest I've been on a trip. I love how much you share about this town especially the view. If you ever go again, they opened a scenic train there this year!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I honestly can’t wait to go back again! I agree, it was also my favorite part and I felt so in tune with my body. I will check out that scenic train! Another thing I love about Japan, the beautiful trains 😆💛

[@andrewmueller23]

Glad to see Kinosaki getting featured, it's a great place to visit.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Yes! The more I visit Japan, the more I appreciate and enjoy going outside the main cities ☺️

[@fjallrav21]

Been there two years ago in a traditional ryokan. Best and most authentic experience in Japan ❤

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Right! I miss it, but also can’t wait to explore other onsen towns ☺️

[@lordbarron3352]

Great editing. I enjoy the transitions of text being obscured by foreground elements.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you! 😊 I am learning more about editing, so I hope to get better with each video!

[@s_till]

I am traveling to Kinosaki this december, thank you for your fun, thoughtful, informative, and well-shot video! I especially appreciate the part teaching me how to wear my yukata!! thank you! Happy and safe travels :D

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you and you’re welcome! Haha when I first saw the yukata I was so confused, and at the onsens you will take it off and on many times, one time I wore it wrong and the Onsen receptionist noticed right away and let me know! So now, left side on top is engrained in my head 😅 I hope you have a wonderful time during your trip! I’m so excited for you 😆

[@gohardorgohome6693]

thank you for the tattoo-friendly part... I had no idea!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

You’re welcome! It’s a great place to visit for onsen if you have tattoos 😁😁

[@riteshkayal]

I was very confused about what to book and what was on offer in Kinosaki. Your detailed video helped me make an informed decision! Thank you so much. :)

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I’m so glad! Kinosaki was definitely a top experience for me 🤍

[@alison-b1v]

What a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing. We will include it on our first long trip to Japan!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you! I hope you do! It was nice to experience a laid back relaxing time after all the fun chaos of the big cities ☺️

[@nancywibowo8632]

Amazing video. I like it. The atmosphere very serene and relax. Hope someday I'll be there. Try that 7 onsen.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I hope you get to go! It is my favorite memory and all my stress and fatigue was gone after the bath, I miss it so much!

[@kay13xx]

Thank you so much for such a brilliant video! I was struggling on planning my trip and this has cleared up my thoughts on Kinosaki. You have shot the video beautifully and have captured the actual location so well

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot ☺️ I hope your trip goes smoothly and wonderfully!

[@peko7446]

I've heard of Kinosaki Onsen, but never got the chance to visit the place as my interest lies with temples and shrines. Your forthright presentation of Kinosaki Onsen makes me want to go there as soon as my next trip to Japan. New subscriber.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for your kind words and I hope you do get to go! ☺️🤍 Kinosaki felt so normal and serene compared to the busyness of major cities.

[@zennoodle]

I'm really happy to have clicked on this video. The narration is great and I enjoy all the explanations. Do you also have an Instagram too to follow along? I will certainly binge watch this tomorrow! Yay!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you so much! I am working towards making better videos to share with everyone. Instagram is the same handle, thank you again!!! 🥰 Have fun binge watching :)

[@latui7350]

Really fantastic video! Love experiencing y'alls trip through your eyes.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for your kind comment 🥰

[@mattymattmattmatt]

I just changed my march 2025 itinerary because of this video. Thank you. ❤

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Oh my gosh! I hope you get to eat delicious Matsuba crabs and warm up in the baths during March 🥰 Have a great trip! ✈️

[@paulready8897]

Looks like a very beautiful peaceful and quiet town.

[@catherinebrigitta8232]

Hi, I'm Catherine from Indonesia. You have awesome storytelling and very detailed explanation of the trip, I love your videos! :D

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for your kind words Catherine! 🥰

[@dwalker6868]

Truly enjoyed this video very helpful will be visiting in a few weeks. Hopefully, I can visit some of the places you mentioned excited

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you! And I hope you have a blast! Sadly it seems like Satono Yu is closed for renovations at the moment and no end date listed, but the other bath houses are nice, especially Goshono Yu! 😁✈️🇯🇵

[@Martocciaweb]

Really awesome video. I’d like to hear more of your thoughts on staying at budget vs expensive!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Majority of the cost for the expensive stay was definitely the dinner! It was too much food for 2 people, but very delicious and I still think about those crabs 🤤 And it was nice not having to worry about finding and reserving a crab dinner in town! For the budget hotel, I really liked how I didn’t have to worry about making my stay there worth it, so I explored town more. For the expensive stay, the facilities were gorgeous and the baths are more comfortable than the public ones. So I wanted to stay inside more and explore less of the town!

[@60vik]

looks so relaxing!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Onsens are my favorite part about Japan! I feel like a new person 😆

[@Sheikah89]

I only got to spend one night in Kinosaki, but I absolutely loved it. I will definitely be going back!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I want to go back too! Especially during heavy snow would be magical ❄️☃️

[@Sheikah89]

@@SoloTravelPOV Yes! Winter would be amazing!

[@hoteru1]

Do you have a recommendation for the Onsen? Which ones were your favorites? Is the last one on the vid open again? I am asking as I won't be able to go in all Onsen I guess

[@Sheikah89]

@@hoteru1 I only stayed one night and I was only able to go to one onsen, the onsen in my hotel :( It was very nice, but I wish I would have had more time to go to all of them.

[@editname8083]

Nice video. Enjoyed it and inspired to travel here.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you! I’m very happy! Japan has many wonderful places outside the big cities ☺️

[@TheDesireeZing]

Hello there fellow solo traveller :), thanks for the awesome introduction to Kinosaki, I really appreciate the In-depth explanation with price transparency. Definitely adding this as part of my Kyoto segment.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for enjoying the video ☺️ I hope you visit one day, and if not, anything you have planned will be great! ❤️

[@hoteru1]

When are you going? Me in November. Not Sure if I should go there or rather somewhere else

[@TheDesireeZing]

Hello. I’ll be visiting winter of next year!! November should be pretty chilly, if you have an extra day or 2 I think should def stop by! :)

[@hoteru1]

@@TheDesireeZing ryokans are unfortunately too expensive now. So not sure. We'll see.

[@lizzynw]

Such a perfect video! It was informative, fun, and blissful :) I will be heading to Kinosaki for the holidays this year in December. Can't wait!!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you so much and I am so excited for you!!! Hoping into a hot outdoor bath in winter was so magical there ❄️🤍

[@ChiragPatel-uv4or]

Thank you for the informative video . Would you happen to know if all of the onsen are tattoo friendly ?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you and yes! All the onsen are tattoo friendly, you don’t need to worry in this town! 🙂

[@jonathan90609911]

Excellent video! So good.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you very much! I am happy you enjoyed it ☺️

[@five-toedslothbear4051]

A friend in my Japanese conversation club sent me to this video. This is the kind of thing I would like to do… And I have a friend who might come with me who would absolutely love all that seafood. The natural areas look great for exploration. Of course I’m going to have to see a big city if I go to Japan, but these are the kinds of places that would heal my soul.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

A conversation club sounds so fun, I am jealous! I agree, the big cities are popular for a reason, but when you are tired, visit Kinosaki to replenish your body! But honestly, if you find any onsen near your travels, I would say go for that! There are plenty of beautiful onsen towns in Japan, and you can heal at any one of them ☺️💛 Seafood is also abundant all around!

[@OdessaDenby]

When can we expect your next video? Looking forward to seeing your farmhouse stay!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I will be posting it this Thursday! 🤍

[@SoloTravelPOV]

We posted the new Shirkawa-go / Farmhouse hotel video! Thanks for your support 😁

[@samirkazah302]

Didn't know there was a hot spring town this nice near Kyoto, definitely need to check it out

[@peko7446]

There's Arima Onsen in Kobe.

[@nullable]

Your video is amazing!! Were all footages filmed using an iPhone 15 Pro? 🤯

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you so much 😭 And yes! All iPhone 15 Pro, but in Premiere I would try to edit the saturation/exposure a little with the default Lumetri editor (However, I’m a total noob in color correcting video footage at the moment!)

[@xOgawa]

Good video! Nice and simple editing, nice voice, overall great!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@VSLK27]

Great content. Will follow your itinerary in May. Are all the onsen tattoos friendly?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Yes! All of the 7 mystic Onsen are tattoo friendly, no worries there! ☺️ The only exception is some of the hotels or ryokans might have their own rules regarding their private baths. So double check to make sure when you book a place to stay!

[@VSLK27]

@@SoloTravelPOVthank you ❤️

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Of course! I hope you have a wonderful time 😊

[@fathiamahira5085]

Is Satono Yu back open? I read from the website that it was being renovated indefinitely from last year

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Yes according to the Kinosaki website, it is still under renovation. They do a great job keeping their website up to date! It is definitely still worth it to visit Kinosaki even with one of the onsen doing renovations!

[@chisyt]

I'm going solo next year in March, and I booked a room with Utsuroi! Sooo excited, I also love art and coffee, it looks like I would totally love their space. It's costing me $220 Australian a night though, so definitely not a budget stay for me LOL

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I feel that 😭 but at least cost of food will be a lot lower!! During the end of March there will hopefully be cherry blossoms blooming! And the cafe was definitely beautiful with a mini gallery in the back

[@victoriaschulli2365]

Amazing video

[@SoloTravelPOV]

😊😁😁

[@MichaelMerritt]

Your video work, narration and music is incredible. You have a lovely style and is so enjoyable to watch without filler or distractions, thank you for creating and sharing this lovely video. I’m excited to visit and have a better idea of what I’m in for now. Cheers!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I’m so glad it was useful for your planning!!! That is all I hope for 🥹🤍

[@lynnvuong7685]

Thank you for a great video. You have inspired me to go there. I have 8 and 12 years old kids. Are they allowed to go to the 7 onsen? Thanks

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Yes they are! I saw lots of kids with their parents. There is no age limit to onsens as I even saw a 1 year old in their mothers arms. It will be a very fun and unique experience for them 😊

[@lynnvuong7685]

@@SoloTravelPOVthanks for yr quick reply. To get into the public onsen, all of us need to be naked right? Is it divided by gender?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I’m sorry! I didn’t see this reply, yes you will be completely naked! Honestly everyone averts their eyes and it feels normal quickly! 🙂 And yes it is separated by gender!

[@lilq4195]

What’s the instrumental you used for day 2? It sounds great

[@SoloTravelPOV]

It’s from the channel Stream Cafe! It’s the track “summer festival” in the video “30 min of chill lofi hip hop” Direct link is on the bottom of the video description! He makes great music 🌸

[@convulsi0n123]

'intense bathing' hahaha love ya vid!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

It was a race to try them all! 😆😅

[@oliverseiler2871]

Thank you very much for the video.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@auntiehwalee1905]

More ryokan/onsen videos please!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Of course! It’s my favorite thing to do and I can’t wait to explore more onsen towns 🤍

[@janie7242]

Super lucky to stay in a luxurious Reyogan! A pricy place, one in a lifetime? Not necessary though. Glad you enjoy it! 😉

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you! I realized later it was pricey because of the special dinner 😅 but I am glad to try it once!

[@gchow6009]

This video is exactly what I’m looking for. I was gonna skip Kyoto because of overcrowded. I enjoy this kind of experience than places with crowd of tourists especially the big tourist group. What’s the best way to get to this town from Tokyo?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

The best route from Tokyo Station will be: -Tokaido Shinkansen to Kyoto Station -Then at Kyoto Station take the JR Hashidate to Kinosaki Onsen Station From Tokyo to Kinosaki this route will take about 5 hours. Since you will have to pass through Kyoto, you can still check it out! Other than the main tourist areas, you can definitely find peaceful areas in Kyoto ☺️

[@sharynem8732]

Thank you for this video! Where can we buy the onsen pass?😅 We might take a day trip instead due to our short trip in kyoto, but we’ve been thinking about KInosaki onsen and heard great things about it! 😊

[@SoloTravelPOV]

You can buy the Onsen Pass at the Tourist Information Center Sozoro right across from the train station! Also, any of the bath houses will sell the day pass as well. Tourist Information Center Sozoro will also hold your luggage for a fee - but check the operating hours to make sure you have enough time to explore, then pick up your luggage! Check out the description of the video for a Google Map guide to Kinosaki, and it has all of the points of interest listed - Kyoto might also be worth visiting if you can get tickets to the newly opening Nintendo Museum, if you are interested! Let me know if you have any other questions, happy trip planning and safe travels :)

[@sharynem8732]

Thank you so much!! Your pointers will definitely help us a lot!🙏😊 and wow the Nintendo Museum is also a great idea!! We will add that to our list! Looking forward for more of your future travel videos! ✨🙌

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Of course! Good luck with the Nintendo Museum ticket drawing and have an amazing trip to Japan 🤞🤞 More videos coming soon :)

[@amidab1147]

Amazing video thank u! Will be sure to check out your others! What camera did you use to record was it on your phone? Thanks

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for watching! ☺️ Yes! All on my iPhone 15 Pro, and edited on Adobe Premiere Pro!

[@amidab1147]

@@SoloTravelPOV amazing! Do you have more Japan videos on your channel?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Yes! I am slowly adding more and more ☺️

[@guruofficial2]

おはようございます😊 I am watching from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇯🇵🎉👍

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Selamat Pagi! 🥰💕

[@YungGokuOver]

Thanks for this video! I'll be in Kinosaki in mid October just a little further down the road from where you stayed at the Kinosaki Spa and Gardens during the Fall Danjiti Festival! Super excited!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

That sounds awesome! The festival looks so fun and lively, I hope you have a relaxing time 😌

[@jdmj0]

Me and my wife stayed at Yuraku (just around the corner from your first stay.) Unfortunately the weather wasn't as cooperative as we would have hopped, with it being quite rainy, so we kept walking to a minimum. Luckily Yuraku had everything we wanted and everything was great. There are a TON of delicious foods to try out. I also highly recommend at least doing a 2D1N trip out.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Oooh Yuraku look’s gorgeous, I’m glad you and your wife were able to make the most of it! I definitely want to go back during the snowy season so I will keep them in mind ☺️ I remember it was drizzling during my last day, but I still went to check out Kounoyu Onsen and used the outdoor bath. It was an interesting feeling with cold rain on my top but hot water on the bottom 😆

[@fernlin90]

I saw stayed at Toyooka. The hotel provided the onsen pass cool. Did u bring the Yukataor wore it from yr hotel to the onsen?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

The hotel/ryokan provided the yukata and I wore it to the onsen! You are free to wear it wherever in town! Shopping/eating in the yukata is fine 🙂

[@chloevibe888]

Newly sub! So glad I came across your videos! Beautifully shot and detail explanation plus your calming voice make this episode such a treat!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you for your kind words and I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! ☺️

[@worldneedsme90]

Hey, do you mind letting me know which of the bath house can accept tattoos? Full body tattoos here 😅

[@SoloTravelPOV]

All seven of the bath houses will allow tattoos of any shape and size!

[@themixmasterken]

Please make more Japan videos!!!! 🙏🏻

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Coming soon! Currently in Japan shooting for future videos 😆

[@sammisquigellz]

I heard this tip for wearing kimono/yukata years ago that stuck with me. Just remember "leftover rice".

[@Zeyneb.marblingart]

Hi ,,, When is this video taken? l will be in Japan late November and want to Visit Kinosaki...

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I went in early February! Since you’re going in November, you can see the beautiful fall foliage! 🍁 Safe travels ✈️🇯🇵

[@gzSING]

Good job

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you! 😊

[@crownuruz3175]

Octopus grilled with seafood pancakes and spicy lemonade set in glasses at table. Beers. Octopus takoyaki with sauces and a small octopus hotpot. Beef grilled on separate grill. Vegetables prepared for grill and wraps. Cutlet rice bowls. Dumplings. Side dishes. Egg rolls. Crab. Baked lobster. Oven fried scallops and mussels. Fried shrimp karage, fried broccoli karage, fried zucchini karage, kalamari pasta, tuna handrolls, vegetable pancakes, tofu soup. Beef ramen with no fish cakes nor onions.

[@wendylaurento6254]

What does one wear in the water?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Nothing but yourself! But everyone else is completely unclothed, and respects each other/looks away, so it isn’t too bad ✌️

[@aznmonkeydude]

Nothing, except you put a small towel on your head!

[@AgatheWiesner]

Hi, first this is a really amazingly narrated, loved this vlog. I have a small question, I wanted to know was the Kaiseki served in the room or in the dinning hall in Mikiya Ryokan ? thank you for this video

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you very much! That means a lot as I worried about my voice. As for the kaiseki, it was served in a dining hall at Mikiya! 😋 If you have any questions as you plan your trip, just let me know! Kinosaki is great :)

[@AgatheWiesner]

@@SoloTravelPOV Thank you very much for your answer. And your voice is really smooth and comforting to listen to. Hope to see more of those. have a wonderful day! ❤

[@smartyyy]

Wow glad I watched this before changing our 2 night stay. Deciding to exchange 1 night here for another in Kyoto (6 nights) or Tokyo (10 nights).

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I definitely appreciated the slow paced break of Kinosaki from the chaos of Tokyo and Kyoto! I think you have plenty of time in both of those big cities, and it’s also nicer to spend time away from them to experience the normal-ness of Japan!

[@Gaiggy007]

ありがとう

[@SoloTravelPOV]

☺️❤️

[@Gaiggy007]

Video was very informative and interesting, music was good too. good stuff 👍👍

[@gvroussev]

This vlog was great 👍! You should do many more, and have 1 million subscribers.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Wow thank you! More vlogs will be coming soon :)

[@gvroussev]

@@SoloTravelPOV Yes, your voice is nice to listen to, the videos are informative, you share tips, rates and prices, and the video quality is very good 😊. Keep it up, KZbin can be a source of income 😉.

[@cyrano661]

Yes, I agree. Keep it up you’ll get there

[@curlycreature7693]

so excited for ur shirakawago video

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Me too! It was my favorite part of that trip, so serene waking up on a snowy morning ❄️🤍

[@kamanama3671]

❤❤❤

[@andrewlau6804]

ohh noo Mr Krabbs!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

🦀 Mr. Krabs was delicious 😋

[@LoletMalabuyoc]

I dont remember in the video how much you paid for crab dinner and where?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

The crab dinner was provided by the ryokan at Mikiya! It was included in the total cost of $1,200, but this was the most expensive dinner option. The cheapest option was a Crab Hot Pot plan, and that was $675 total!

[@bananaman22]

damn 1200 lols

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Don’t remind me 😭

[@dbl0fluff]

Please address the costa for a single person.

[@avarageplayer200]

im wondering if i can take my baby to this place.

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Yes you can! On the women’s side, I saw both Japanese and foreign moms with their babies. I noticed the mothers held the baby in their arms and splashed them gently with onsen water on their legs to get them adjusted ☺️ Other than the hot water temperature, it’s more about your babies health as well. There is no age limit for onsens, but there are bacteria and minerals in the water that may be harmful for very young babies 👶🏻

[@sheilaathay2034]

💖✨️

[@SoloTravelPOV]

🥰🥰🥰

[@keishareginahoestiawan5834]

Is there demon slayer in Kinosaki?

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Tanjiro? 😆

[@silvermold]

Budget hotel = USD200 : /

[@SoloTravelPOV]

I know 😭 there are definitely stays under $100 in town like guest houses, and winter is peak season in kinosaki! But having the yukatas provided and Onsen pass included, it does make up for itself ☃️

[@jes550]

So many ads

[@ZynnedUP]

The background music is so annoying.

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

I can't stand the AI voice generation. The video is also choppy. The constant clipping and scene cuts felt messy and didn't really give a comprehensive sense of the space.

[@StephanieChaves]

It is pronounced Kyoto, not kyoro. I was gonna watch it but I cannot with the mispronuciation of places.

[@YmiCor]

She is Japanese

[@Zeyneb.marblingart]

she said Kyoto, not kyoro

[@CB-sx8xh]

We all have different accents, I thought her voice sounded lovely.

[@Katharine-000]

Er, it’s a different place…the onsen is in Hyogo prefecture, which is what she actually said, 2.5hrs away from Kyoto. But go ahead and correct her about somewhere you’ve never been and obviously never even heard of, it must be great to be so smart 😂

[@YungGokuOver]

Leave her alone, she said it right and you're a jerk.

[@brianhirose8866]

Well done video!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

Thank you very much!