Place to visit
Kinjo Onsen Motoyu, Japan: what it is and when to go
Kinjo Onsen Motoyu is an onsen (金城温泉元湯) in Japan (Kanazawa). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Onsen · Hot springs
- Local name
- 金城温泉元湯
- Where
- Japan · 2
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 269 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo,We-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 05:00-23:00; Tu off; Jan 01 off; Dec 31 06:00-18:00
- Price
- 420 JPY/person;130 JPY/6-12 years old;50 JPY 2-6 years old
- Website
- kinjo-onsen.jp
- Outdoors
- Has an outdoor bath
- Coordinates
- 36.58037, 136.59732
What it is and where
Kinjo Onsen Motoyu is an onsen (金城温泉元湯) in Japan (Kanazawa).
It is in Kanazawa, where this site lists 73 more places to see, 4.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.58037, 136.59732; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 269 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Outdoors
- Has an outdoor bath
It is one of the Hot springs places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kinjo Onsen Motoyu is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:46
- FebBest time10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:57
- JunPossible14:29
- JulPossible14:16
- AugPossible13:24
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time10:01
- DecPossible9:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Port Ohno Karakuri Memorial MuseumMuseum4.3 km
- Manten HotspringHot spring bath4.8 km
- Myōryū-jiBuddhist temple in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan5.4 km
- Oyama ShrineShinto shrine in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan5.4 km
- Kanazawa CastleCastle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan5.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Hot springs
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
- Dōgo Onsen: hot spring in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan
- Obusuma Station: railway station in Yorii, Osato district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Hachigata Station: railway station in Yorii, Osato district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Ohanabatake Station: railway station in Chichibu, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Awazu Onsen: building in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kinjo Onsen Motoyu?
It is an onsen (金城温泉元湯 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Kinjo Onsen Motoyu?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.
How do you get to Kinjo Onsen Motoyu?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 269 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Port Ohno Karakuri Memorial Museum, Manten Hotspring, Myōryū-ji. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Kanazawa73 places to see in and around Kanazawa, Japan: Kanazawa Castle, Hakusan National Park, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. Best time: February, April to
- Hot springs712 places for hot springs in Japan, from Jigokudani Monkey Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own sea
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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