1300th Anniversary of Kinosaki Onsen
2020 is the 1300th anniversary of Kinosaki Onsen, a historic town with seven onsen. …
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Kinosaki is a 1300 year old onsen (hot spring) town famous for 7
different public hot springs and a charming atmosphere.
A 1300 year old onsen (hot spring) town.
1300th Anniversary of Kinosaki Onsen
2020 is the 1300th anniversary of Kinosaki Onsen, a historic town with seven onsen. …
Virtual Travel to Kinosaki Onsen
While COVID-19 is keeping folks around the world at home, we would like to bring Kinosaki Onsen to you. …
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Amanohashidate From Kinosaki
Train Schedule between Amanohashidate Station to Kinosaki Onsen Station
Nostalgic of the Edo era, Izushi Castle Town
A castle town popular for its nostalgic atmosphere.
Try some local cuisine
Kinosaki area is famous for Tajima beef, Izushi soba, and above all, its fresh seafood.
Onsenji Temple Hot Spring Therapy Origins Tour (with English-speaking guide)
Onsenji is a temple in Kinosaki Onsen with rich history regarding the town's hot spring waters. Built in 738 AD, Onsenji Temple's …
DETAILSCultural Experiences: Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, Koto
Travel back to the Edo era by experiencing traditional Japanese culture while you're in a traditional onsen town. You can choose b…
DETAILSStraw Craft Activity and Craftsman Workshop Tour (with English-speaking guide)
Straw craft, called mugiwara zaiku in Japanese, is a unique, traditional handicraft with vibrant colors and intricate patterns tha…
DETAILSCultural Experiences: Calligraphy
Travel back to the Edo era by experiencing traditional Japanese culture while you're in a traditional onsen town. Learn how to do …
DETAILSYukata Rental in Kinosaki Onsen
IROHA Yukata Shop & Rental is a chic yukata rental and sales shop located in the heart of Kinosaki. Both women and men can choose …
DETAILSMemorable Professional Photo Shoot in Kinosaki
Capture your favorite memories of Kinosaki Onsen! Meet up with a professional photographer in Kinosaki Onsen and choose some sc…
DETAILSKinosaki Picturesque Riverside Cycling Tour
Discover breathtaking landscapes located just a short bike ride away from Kinosaki Onsen in this one-of-a-kind cycling tour! On th…
DETAILSPrivate Meat Sommelier Lesson and Tajima Beef Meal
Enjoy a delicious Tajima beef lunch at Irori Dining Mikuni. Relish Tajima beef seasoned with wasabi or Takeno Kaigan sea salt and …
DETAILSZen Meditation, Buddhist Sermon, & Matcha at Gokurakuji Temple
Kinosaki Onsen's Gokurakuji Temple is in a secluded part of town, and is home to a peaceful rock garden, zen meditation practice, …
DETAILSZazen & Matcha + Private Nursery School Tour (with English-speaking guide)
First, you'll meet your local English-speaking guide at Kinosaki Onsen Station. Then you'll set out on a guided walking tour throu…
DETAILSFull Day Izushi Tour with Meditation & Meeting a Monk! (with English-speaking guide)
Take this chance to explore the castle town with an English-speaking local AND to casually chat with a Japanese Buddhist monk! The…
DETAILSMeditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Local Buddhist Monk
Take this chance to casually chat with a Japanese Buddhist monk in his own house! His name is Yudoh Kohara, and he has been the mo…
DETAILSSoba-making Activity
Soba, or buckwheat noodles, are a Japanese favorite on both cold and hot days. In Izushi, a castle town popular for its nostalgic …
DETAILSIzushi Kimono Rental
Let's change into kimono and thus explore the town of Izushi in a different way! ●Choose from about 170 kimonos for your favorite…
DETAILSKannabe Beginner Skiing Lessons with English-speaking Instructor
The Kannabe Highlands become covered with snow in the winter, making for both a picturesque vacation spot and the perfect place to…
DETAILSSnowshoeing in the Kannabe Highlands
Try snowshoeing with Kannabe Nature School this winter! Head to the top of Mt. Kannabe, an extinct volcano with a giant crater, wi…
DETAILSTraditional Crab Lunch in Kannabe
Enjoy a delicious crab lunch at the restaurant Waraku in the Kannabe Highlands! Take in the traditional atmosphere of Waraku, a re…
DETAILSRent-a-car from Kinosaki (Compact Car)
Enhance your trip with a rental car from Wataki Automobile Co., Inc. / Alternativa Ltd. Rental cars are great for getting aroun…
DETAILSRent-a-car from Kinosaki (Small Car)
Enhance your trip with a rental car from Wataki Automobile Co., Inc. / Alternativa Ltd. Rental cars are great for getting aroun…
DETAILSMeditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Local Buddhist Monk (with English-speaking guide)
Take this chance to casually chat with a Japanese Buddhist monk in his own house! His name is Yudoh Kohara, and he has been the mo…
DETAILSPrivate Izushi Castle Town Tour (with English-speaking guide)
Take a local bus from Kinosaki Onsen to Izushi, where an English-speaking guide will give you local tour of their own hometown. Iz…
DETAILSKannabe Highlands Cycling with Local Picnic
Cycle along vast rice fields, cultivated farmlands, and villages in between broad-leaved trees, together with a guide who has exte…
DETAILSOriental White Stork Observation Tour (with English-speaking guide)
The once-extinct Oriental White Storks were last seen flying in the skies of Japan right here in Toyooka City. To save the Orienta…
DETAILSUncovering the Secrets of Kobe Beef’s Deliciousness Tour
Kobe beef is a world-renowned delicacy, but did you know that there are not actually any "Kobe cattle"? Kobe beef actually comes f…
DETAILSKabuki Transformation Experience
In the oldest playhouse in the Kansai region, you have the opportunity to dress up in a complete and authentic Kabuki costume. A p…
DETAILSHot Air Ballooning over the Kannabe Highlands!
"Kannabe Soland", the only permanent hot air balloon in the Kansai region, was just born in the Kannabe Highlands! This activity i…
DETAILSVolcanic Rock Trekking in the Kannabe Highlands
Go trekking on a lava flow formation which erupted from Mt. Kannabe about 25,000 years ago, and then hardened over time. While co…
DETAILSKannabe Highlands Cycling with Apple Picking & Organic Lunch
Cycle along vast rice fields, cultivated farmlands, and villages in between broad-leaved trees, together with a guide who has exte…
DETAILSGeo Stand Up Paddleboarding (G-SUP)
For those looking to try something other than the classic kayaking, come explore Takeno by doing stand up paddleboarding! With vir…
DETAILSGeopark Sea Kayaking Adventure
Sea Kayaking, known locally as Geo-canoe, is a popular activity in the seaside town of Takeno. Paddle out into the Sea of Japan, e…
DETAILSKannabe Highlands BBQ (Japanese Beef, Wagyu)
Have an outdoor BBQ in the Kannabe Highlands! No need to bring any ingredients, you can just enjoy Japanese beef (Wagyu), locally-…
DETAILSKannabe Highlands BBQ (Tajima Beef)
Have an outdoor BBQ in Kannabe Highland! No need to bring any ingredients. Just enjoy Tajima beef, locally-grown fresh vegetables,…
DETAILSForest Adventure in Kannabe Highlands
Forest Adventure OkuKANNABE opened in June 2016, and provides various outdoor obstacle courses in the trees of varying difficulty …
DETAILSSAMPLE ITINERARIES
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