TWO DAYS IN KYOTO & KINOSAKI ONSEN | Temples | Ryokan stay | Onsen | Ropeway | Japan Travel Vlog

Trying an onsen is a must do when you visit Japan... BUT... which one to choose from the MANY amazing places in the country? - was a difficult decision for us.
We ended up choosing Kinosaki Onsen. Why? Well, firstly... it's a BEAUTIFUL town. Secondly, there's seven bath houses to choose from (plus it's tattoo friendly). Thirdly, there are many ryokans to choose from and within walking distance from the onsens. Fourthly, it's just 2.5 hours away from Kyoto.
Things we recommend:
⭐ Book your ryokan in advance - ryokan stay are really popular, so it's best to secure your favourite before it's fully booked. We booked Onishiya Suishoen on Booking.com - please see the link below.
⭐ Reserve your train seats - this is actually a MUST as the train to Kinosaki Onsen from Kyoto is a limited express... as we had the JR rail pass, we were able to reserve our seats at the machine at Tokyo Station.
⭐ Use the map provided to choose an onsen - if you're staying only for one night like we did, visiting all seven bath houses might be tricky especially if you're walking on the traditional wooden sandals lol. Select the ones you want to visit and lastly... relax!
Onishiya Suishoen:
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[@HappilyEverFamily]

We hope you enjoy this vlog - thank you for watching 😃

[@Songbirdstress]

Thank you, my missing link! I hope to go to Ine. The train journey from Kyoto looks beautiful. Very pretty town. What was the date?

[@HappilyEverFamily]

@@Songbirdstress We really wanted to visited Ine and Amanohashidate which is not far from Kinosaki but we didn’t have the time 😣🙈 Please let us know what it’s like if you have the chance to visit, we’d love to know. So, we visited this Kinosaki on the 31st Oct to the 1st Nov ☺️

[@Songbirdstress]

@@HappilyEverFamily Thank you. I'm not sure I'll be able to follow in your steps after all because I forgot Takada :). I'm now at a point I can't reasonably extend my stay longer longer (although, I'm sorely tempted :)), but this town looks so beautiful and the views are amazing. I'm going in April.

[@HappilyEverFamily]

@@Songbirdstress Oooh not long until your trip then - bet you’re super excited. Fingers crossed the Sakura 🌸 will be in full bloom for you. We hear Takada is a gem for the Sakura season - you’ll have an amazing time for sure 🤗

[@Songbirdstress]

@@HappilyEverFamily Actually not this April, next April :) I'm planning on catching Sakura at Himeji and Hakodate, and, if elsewhere, so much the better. But I might avoid in other places to escape crowds :)

[@claerityuwu]

I really like the intro at the beginning of the video that matches the change in the background music ^^ , the vlog has very beautiful colors. Looking forward to your upcoming videos in the future!!!

[@HappilyEverFamily]

Awh thank you so much for such a positive comment 🥹 we really appreciate it and we really hope you will enjoy our upcoming travel vlogs ☺️

[@x6jpc]

I very much enjoyed this show. It’s very clean and to the point and highlighting the beauty of Japan. It has given me the urge to book a trip and see the places you have highlighted.

[@HappilyEverFamily]

Awh thank you very much - Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and capturing such beauty on a camera never does it justice. We’re super glad you enjoyed the vlog and inspired your trip to Japan ☺️

[@mariojsworld]

Great Japan trip.

[@HappilyEverFamily]

Thank you so much 😄

[@MissiBoo]

Thank you so much for an amazing video 🫶🥰

[@HappilyEverFamily]

Awh thank you - it makes us super happy to hear that you enjoyed our vlog 🥰

[@Misstimuli]

Great vid. I really liked the music was so upbeat and chipper. ^^ I hope you continue your work, as I was almost carbon copying your itenary for my trip to japan in February 2025.

[@HappilyEverFamily]

Thank you very much ☺️ We’re super glad we have inspired you for your trip in 2025. We would absolutely love to hear about your adventures in Japan, please let us know 🤗

[@chasingstarlightt]

Thank you for this lovely vlog! Would you mind sharing what time of the year this was please? Was it mid to end October?

[@HappilyEverFamily]

Thank you so much. So, we visited Japan between the 25th October to the 4th November and the two days in Kyoto and Kinosaki onsen was on the 31st Oct to 1st Nov - so at the very start of the autumn season for Kyoto/Tokyo ☺

[@towada1066]

I thought that the willow trees at Kinosaki Onsen came from West Lake in Hangzhou, China ... but when I asked the local municipal government office they told me this is just a legend ... um, technically, before you enter the baths here you are supposed to pray at Onsen-Ji (but if you are not Buddhist it doesn't matter I think ! ) (^_^)

[@HappilyEverFamily]

But that's good to know though. We do love to hear of the legends and the etiquettes of a country, it makes it all the more interesting and unique ☺