Day 9 — Thu, Apr 2 · Kinosaki Onsen

🏨 Nishimuraya Shogetsutei

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AKyoto Station

BKinosaki Onsen Station

CNishimuraya Shogetsutei

11:25 AM

🚄 Kinosaki 5 Limited Express from Kyoto BOOKED ✅

Arrives 1:49 PM. ¥7,640/pp. Green Car 3A/3B. JR West Res #43106.
⚠️ Must collect physical tickets at Kyoto Station ticket machine before boarding — the usual.

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1:49 PM

🏨 Arrive Kinosaki Onsen Station

Shuttle pickup arranged. Check into Nishimuraya. Change into yukata.

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Afternoon

♨️ First onsen crawl

7 public bathhouses in town. Flat, compact, walkable in yukata and geta sandals.

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Evening

🍽 Casual dinner in town

Explore Kinosaki's restaurants for your first night. Ryokan kaiseki starts tomorrow.

🚆 Transit Walkthrough

Hotel → Kyoto Station:
• Walk to Shijo Station (2 min) → Karasuma subway south → Kyoto Station (2 stops, ~4 min)
• Arrive 30 min before departure to collect tickets

⚠️ Collecting Physical Tickets (CRITICAL):
• Find JR West ticket machines near JR gates ("Midori no Madoguchi" area)
• Insert VISA card ending 6613 + enter pickup code: 3542
• Machine issues physical tickets. JR West Res #43106, Green Car 3A/3B

Boarding Kinosaki 5:
• JR San-in Line — Platform 31
• Kinosaki 5, departing 11:25 → arriving 1:49 PM. Scenic mountain ride ~2h24m
• Carry luggage with you on train

At Kinosaki-Onsen Station:
• Small station, single exit. Nishimuraya shuttle picks up at station front rotary
• Shuttle runs ~12:30-6:00 PM, free for guests. Tell driver your name + "Shogetsutei"

🍽 Eat

Casual dinner in town — explore the onsen street restaurants.

✨ If You're Feeling It

Evening onsen under the stars. Town is tiny and walkable.

♿ Mobility

Train: reserved seat, scenic ride. Kinosaki: flat, compact. Nishimuraya shuttles from station. BATH NOTE: Deep tubs with high sides. Use grab bars, enter slowly.

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A → B

Kyoto Station → Kinosaki Onsen Station

🚃 Train · ~2h

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B → C

Kinosaki Onsen Station → Nishimuraya Shogetsutei

🚐 Shuttle · ~5 min

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