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Goshono-Yu

Thermal poolsPaid entryExpanded visitor guide

Guide reviewed · Source-led research

ADMISSION PRODUCT

Single-bath admission: adults ¥800; children ¥400 under the official visitor listing’s child category.

Published admission rates · checked 2026-10-16Ticket and package details ↓
BOOKING & ACCESS

Check with operator

Walkable townArrival and map precision ↓
VISIT STATUS

Check current hours

Official tourism information updated April 2026 lists Thursday closure. Kinosaki’s public bathhouses permit tattoos; private accommodation policies can differ.Read the dated source evidence ↓
Rock-lined bathing pool at Goshono-Yu (archive photograph)Venue photograph · Goshono-Yu · archive venue photograph · Samchan91 · credits ↗

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About Goshono-Yu.

One of Kinosaki Onsen’s public bathhouses, with an outdoor bath framed by trees and a waterfall.

Current visit note

Official tourism information updated April 2026 lists Thursday closure. Kinosaki’s public bathhouses permit tattoos; private accommodation policies can differ.

Reviewed 16 October 2026. Check the linked operator for changes.

Admission and reservations.

EntryPaid entry
ReservationsCheck with operator
Wheelchair accessNot confirmed
Opening statusCheck current hours

Published admission rates

Individual Goshono-yu entry; multi-bath passes are separate

Single-bath admission: adults ¥800; children ¥400 under the official visitor listing’s child category.

Official admission source ↗ · Checked

Published prices and booking conditions can change. This is not a live quote.

Published hours: Local tourism lists 07:00–23:00 and Thursday closure; check the current bathhouse calendar.

Who is this visit suited to?

  • Kinosaki public bathhouses welcome guests with tattoos; private accommodation policies are separate.

Location and arrival.

Walkable town

Official tourism map marker; entrance not surveyed. Use the operator’s arrival instructions for the final approach.

The official Kinosaki venue page embeds a map marker with this point and the bathhouse address at 448 Yushima. It is not the map viewport bounds.

Location evidence ↗ · Checked

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Compare mapped places within 50 miles /80km →Distance is measured in a straight line from this venue overview point, not a driving route.

Bathing rules to know.

  • No swimsuits or underwear in the bathing area.
  • Wash and rinse before soaking; keep towels and hair out of the water.

Still to confirm with the venue

Reservation and session availability · Step-free route and entry into the water.

These details are not established by the sources reviewed here. Ask about the particular bath, ticket or room you plan to use.

Questions before you go.

Can I wear a swimsuit?

No. Kinosaki’s public-bath instructions prohibit clothing, including swimwear, in the bathing area.

Source: visitkinosaki.com · 1 ↗ · visitkinosaki.com · 2 ↗

Are tattoos permitted?

Yes. Official Kinosaki guidance permits tattoos in its public bathhouses.

Source: visitkinosaki.com · 1 ↗ · visitkinosaki.com · 2 ↗

Which day is Goshono-Yu closed?

The April 2026 official business panel lists Thursday. Recheck temporary changes before visiting.

Source: visitkinosaki.com · 1 ↗ · visitkinosaki.com · 2 ↗

CHECK THE EVIDENCE

Official sources for this guide.

We use operator, park authority and official tourism information. A source review is a dated information check; it does not mean we personally visited or that opening status is live.

  1. Official visitor and admission information ↗Reviewed
  2. Official visitor policies and practical information ↗Reviewed
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