N4 Kinosaki guide · 4 sections
城崎温泉の楽しみ方
How to enjoy Kinosaki Onsen
An N4 reading about Kinosaki’s public bathhouses, walks in a yukata along the willow-lined river, and seasonal food at a traditional ryokan.
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城崎温泉は、の北にある、昔から有名な温泉地です。京都や大阪から、に乗ってJR城崎温泉駅へ行くことができます。駅の近くにはや店が並び、が広がっています。小さな町なので、車がなくても自分のペースでを楽しめます。
Kinosaki Onsen is a long-established hot spring destination in northern Hyogo Prefecture. You can take a limited express train from Kyoto or Osaka to JR Kinosaki Onsen Station. Near the station, inns and shops line the streets of the hot spring town. Because the town is small, you can enjoy exploring at your own pace without a car.
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町には、だれでも利用できる「」というお風呂があります。建物やお風呂のはそれぞれ違います。いくつかのお風呂に入る「」を楽しんでみましょう。休みの日や工事で入れないこともあるので、出かける前に開いている時間をください。
The town has public bathhouses called sotoyu. Each has its own building and atmosphere. Try sotoyu meguri: visiting several of these bathhouses. Some may be closed on certain days or for construction, so check opening information before you go.
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を着てをはき、川のそばを歩くのも城崎の楽しみです。の木や石のを見ながら、ゆっくり散歩してみましょう。夜は明かりがつき、昼とは違う景色になります。下駄の音を聞きながら歩くと、昔の日本に来たような気持ちになります。
Another pleasure of Kinosaki is walking beside the river in a yukata and geta sandals. Take a leisurely stroll while looking at the willow trees and stone bridges. At night, the lights come on and the scenery changes. Walking to the sound of wooden sandals can make you feel as though you have stepped into Japan’s past.
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時間があれば、旅館に一晩泊まってみましょう。温泉の後でゆっくり食事をするのも、旅行の楽しみの一つです。この地方ではが有名で、冬にはの料理も人気があります。が変わると食べられる物も変わるので、予約する前に食事の内容を調べておくと安心です。
If you have time, try spending a night at a ryokan. Enjoying a leisurely meal after a hot spring bath is another pleasure of the trip. Tajima beef is famous in this region, and Matsuba snow crab dishes are popular in winter. The food available changes with the season, so checking the meal details before booking will help you know what to expect.
Study list · 16 words
Key vocabulary
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| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 兵庫県 | ひょうごけん | Hyogo Prefecture |
| 特急 | とっきゅう | limited express train |
| 温泉街 | おんせんがい | hot spring town |
| 散歩 | さんぽ | a walk; a stroll |
| 外湯 | そとゆ | public hot spring bathhouse |
| 外湯めぐり | そとゆめぐり | visiting several public bathhouses |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき | atmosphere |
| 確かめる | たしかめる | to check; to make sure |
| 浴衣 | ゆかた | light cotton kimono |
| 下駄 | げた | traditional wooden sandals |
| 柳 | やなぎ | willow tree |
| 橋 | はし | bridge |
| 旅館 | りょかん | traditional Japanese inn |
| 季節 | きせつ | season |
| 但馬牛 | たじまぎゅう | Tajima beef |
| 松葉がに | まつばがに | Matsuba snow crab |