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Shinonsen新温泉町
Go for one night in a Yumura Onsen ryokan with crab or Tajima beef; skip as a base if you have no car and no onsen booking.
Shinonsen is a small Hyogo town on the San-in coast, formed from Hamasaka and Onsen, with three separate hot-spring areas: Yumura, Hamasaka and Shichikama. Yumura Onsen has no train station, so most travellers arrive by direct bus from Osaka, Kobe or Tottori, or by train to Hamasaka and then a local bus. One night is enough; two if you want the coast and the monastery.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov; Nov–Mar for crab
- avoid Mid-Aug (heat and holiday crowds); check winter snow on inland roads
- Airports
- KIX · ITM · OKJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Shinonsen110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shinonsen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyA quiet, safe rural town; the real risks are the last bus from Hamasaka, winter roads inland, tattoo bans at baths and cash-only small restaurants.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKIX Kansai International (Rail to Osaka or Kobe, then the direct Yumura Onsen bus).
- Getting aroundHamasaka Station and its immediate sights are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or soft drink¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealMatsuba crab dinner at a ryokanWinter only¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+
- Street or quick mealRamen or katsudon at a local izakaya¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
- Museum or sight ticketPublic bath entry (Yakushi-yu, Yuraku-kan)¥700 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedWestern-style double room, a night, per room¥16,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedWestern-style double room, a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥24,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIX Kansai International (Rail to Osaka or Kobe, then the direct Yumura Onsen bus) · ITM Osaka Itami (Domestic; connect via Osaka station for the bus or the San-in line) · OKJ Okayama (Rail to Tottori or Himeji, then transfer to Hamasaka)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shinonsen: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hamasaka Station and its immediate sights are walkable. Buses from Hamasaka Station run to Shichikama Onsen and Yumura Onsen; check the last departure before you book a late train. Coastal and inland sights (Antai-ji, Igumi, Kutani) are far easier by car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kinosaki Onsen
goDoor to door: About 1 h
San-in line from Hamasaka, about 40 min; check whether a change is needed
Another onsen town with a canal and seven public baths; pairs well with a Shinonsen night.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
San-in line from Hamasaka, about 1 h 30 min
Sand dunes and the coast; a full day if you also use the bus loop.
Door to door: 2.5–3 h
Limited express to Himeji, then a transfer back along the San-in line
Long for a return day; better as a stop on the way in or out.
Door to door: About 3 h
Direct bus from Yumura Onsen, about 3 h
Useful as an arrival or departure leg, not a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yumura Onsen
The main onsen village: ryokan, two public baths and most restaurants. No train station; buses from Hamasaka.
Hamasaka
Around Hamasaka Station on the San-in line: walkable sights, crab-port ryokan, easy rail access.
Shichikama Onsen
Quieter baths on the coast; bus from Hamasaka, otherwise a car helps.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–18,000 (≈ US$70–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room with dinner and breakfast2 × 1 night × ¥20,000 | ¥40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Direct bus Osaka or Kobe to Yumura Onsen, one way2 × ¥3,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Public bath entry, one visit2 × ¥700 | ¥1,400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥7,640 |
| Trip total≈ ¥42,020 per person per day, bed included | ¥84,040≈ US$600 |
Crab-season rates run higher
2026 estimate in yen; travel to Shinonsen excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Public bath entry (Yakushi-yu, Yuraku-kan) | ¥700 (≈ US$5) |
| Refresh Park Yumura day entrySwimwear rental extra | ¥1,000 (≈ US$7) |
| Imeitei museum entry | ¥200 (≈ US$2) |
| Coffee or soft drink | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Ramen or katsudon at a local izakaya | ¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Matsuba crab dinner at a ryokanWinter only | ¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+ |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Yumura Onsen has no train station: the last local bus from Hamasaka is the hard cutoff for a late arrival.
- Many ryokan and baths ban tattoos; Refresh Park Yumura states tattoos are prohibited.
- Refresh Park Yumura requires swimwear for the pool and outdoor bath; the indoor onsen is nude only.
- Small restaurants and izakaya close early and may have no English menu; carry cash.
- Inland roads to Antai-ji can be snowy or icy in winter: check before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Shinonsen新温泉町
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
No embassies in Shinonsen; the US consulate-general is in Osaka and most embassies are in Tokyo. Check the address before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Osaka → Yumura Onsen: about 3 h
- Bus Kobe → Yumura Onsen: about 3 h
- Train Hamasaka → Kinosaki Onsen: about 40 min on the San-in line
- Local bus Hamasaka Station → Yumura Onsen: about 25 min+; check the last departure
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- 大人一枚お願いします — One adult, please (otona ichimai onegaishimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Carry cash: small restaurants and some baths may not take cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shinonsen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Oct–Nov; Nov–Mar for crab · avoid Mid-Aug (heat and holiday crowds); check winter snow on inland roads · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus-and-bed contract for Yumura Onsen: last bus from Hamasaka field-checked, taxi fallback, ryokan check-in cutoff.
- Three bath clusters with rescue anchors: Yumura (Yakushi-yu, Refresh Park), Hamasaka (station, port, Imeitei), Shichikama (Yuraku-kan).
- Place pages with verified hours (Yumechiyokan, Imeitei, Antai-ji) and eat pages with last orders.
- Crab-season and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialShinonsen town official tourism section (Japanese)
- officialAntai-ji monastery
- officialRefresh Park Yumura
- officialShichikama Onsen Yuraku-kan
- officialHakuun-tei ryokan
- officialSyofuso ryokan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Shinonsen, revision 5293961 (CC BY-SA 4.0)