Onsenji

On the first stop of the gondola you will run into this temple. Quiet and peaceful. It has two separate parts, the main building you can go in and a museum which is further back in the path. Lots of history and the staff gives you a pamplet with info on each room. I would recommend going to the temple after you have visited the top unless you are hiking up and down the mountain

A beautiful place that is picture perfect against the mountain of green. Enjoy a peaceful walk around.

One of my favourite temple to pay a pilgrimage to. The mountain scenery is also breathtaking.

If you are going to go up the ropeway, this temple is at the half way point. It's recommended to go to the top first and on the way down stop to check out the temple and surrounding area. I got stuck at the stop due to there not being the usual 12:30 ropeway carriage. While looking for ways to burn through some time, I noticed the temple was open and was accepting visitors. It cost 300 yen to enter and you get to see a few Buddhist statues of significance to the area. The guide also provided and english print out explaining things. The temple is incredible old and creaky so do be careful. With that said, if you are stranded at the half way point stop and need to kill some time and don't mind spending 300 yen, it's not a bad visit to learn more about the history of that region.

One of my favorite shrines & I highly recommend to visit when in Kinosaki. They were so kind & gave us a leaflet in English that explained each building & important statues. If I’m ever back to Kinosaki, I’ll make sure to visit again 🦋

Mid point of the ropeway.. the up and down timing is abt 20mins or so… depending on the day or session, do check before going up. Saw in a tourist guide that in old days, people will visit the shrine to get blessing(approval) to use the onsen by praying and getting the “wooden ladle”. But now one can purchase from the shrine. It’s actually expensive 3000yen..

Best. Temple visit of the trip. They let you into the sanctuary, and that was powerful.

Lovely old temple. If you're fit and it's not too hot definitely do the hike!