Onsenji Temple Hot Spring Therapy Origins Tour

Onsenji is a temple in Kinosaki Onsen with rich history regarding the town's hot spring waters. Built in 738 AD, Onsenji Temple's …

Straw Craft Activity and Craftsman Workshop Tour (with English guide)

Straw craft, called mugiwara zaiku in Japanese, is a unique, traditional handicraft with vibrant colors and intricate patterns tha…

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…

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 …

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…

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, …

Zazen & Matcha + Private Nursery School Tour (with English 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…

Full Day Izushi Tour with Meditation & Meeting a Monk! (with local guide)

Take this chance to explore the castle town with an English-speaking local AND to casually chat with a Japanese Buddhist monk! The…

Meditate, Drink Tea, and Chat with a Local Buddhist Monk (with local 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…

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…

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, from a Local Guide!

Take a local bus from Kinosaki Onsen to Izushi, where English speaking guides will give you local tour of their own hometown. Izus…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…