Straw 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…

Kinosaki 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…

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 …

Geopark 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…

Tajima Tea-Picking Tour (with English-speaking guide)

While tea is famously cultivated in Shizuoka and Uji, the countryside of the Tajima region near Kinosaki Onsen also houses a beaut…

Cultural 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…

Zen 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, …

Cultural 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 …

Meditate, 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…

Yukata 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 …

Memorable 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…

Oriental 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…

Private 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 …

Rent-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…

Soba-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 …

Izushi 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…

Private 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…

Full 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…

Volcanic 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…

Geo 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…

Kannabe 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…

Traditional 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…

Hot 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…

Kannabe 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-…

Forest Adventure in Kannabe Highlands

Forest Adventure OkuKANNABE opened in June 2016, and provides various outdoor obstacle courses in the trees of varying difficulty …

Rent-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…

Kannabe 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,…

Zazen & 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…

Meditate, 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…

Uncovering 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…

Kabuki 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…

Kannabe 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…

Kannabe 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…

Snowshoeing 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…