Thank you for your response! I'm glad that you had a good time at Ko no yu. It is certainly a crowd favorite. Although there may not be a sauna, Ko no yu does have other relaxing features such as its lounge of massage chairs. For guests looking for a sauna and other special rooms, we recommend also visiting Gosho no yu and Sato no yu.

Dear stephpr, Thank you for your comment! Glad to hear that you enjoyed onsen-hopping during your stay in Kinosaki. It seems that, while you were here, one of our 7 onsen was unfortunately closed due to construction (Goshono-yu). If you ever find yourself back in Kinosaki, we definitely recommend that you check it out. It was built to resemble Kyoto's Imperial Palace, with an interior held up by cypress beams. There is an outside bath with a waterfall, an indoor rock portion, as well as seats where hot water cascades down your back. It will be open to the public again soon!