(Year-Round) Historical Trading Ports and Fisherman’s Villages along the Sea of Japan
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- 3 days, 2 nights
- train / bus
- solo travelersenior travelerfamily with kids
- All season
Day 1
Kyoto
There is more to Kyoto Prefecture than temples and shrines around Kyoto Station!
Get started on your adventure and discover another Kyoto.
Get started on your adventure and discover another Kyoto.
About145min.
by train
Amanohashidate
One of Japan's three most scenic views can be explored from mountaintop viewpoints and by foot as travelers stroll the sandbar from one coastline to another.
About60min.
by bus
Ine Boathouses
The most beautiful fisherman's village in Japan.
This hidden fishing port has been preserved as it was hundreds of years ago.
Lined houses facing out to sea float atop the waters. Fishermen can go to the sea directly from their houses!
This hidden fishing port has been preserved as it was hundreds of years ago.
Lined houses facing out to sea float atop the waters. Fishermen can go to the sea directly from their houses!
About60min.
by bus
Amanohashidate
Via the Tantetsu Miyama-Miyatoyo Line
About90min.
by train
Toyooka Station
Via the JR San-In Line
About15min.
by train
Kinosaki Onsen
Visit Kinosaki, a famous and popular hot spring destination for over a millennium.
Seven tattoo-friendly bathhouses line the willow-lined streets of town.
Consider tranquil spa treatments during your stay.
Seven tattoo-friendly bathhouses line the willow-lined streets of town.
Consider tranquil spa treatments during your stay.
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Day 2
Kinosaki Onsen
Stroll about the streets of this charming hot spring town.
The 1,300 years of Kinosaki Onsen hold rich and vibrant history.
Learn about the sacred hot spring waters and their origins with a tour of Onsenji Temple, the guardian temple of the town, or with a walking tour.
The 1,300 years of Kinosaki Onsen hold rich and vibrant history.
Learn about the sacred hot spring waters and their origins with a tour of Onsenji Temple, the guardian temple of the town, or with a walking tour.
Day 3
Kinosaki Onsen
About10min.
by train
Takeno Beach
Among one of 100 best beaches in Japan, this beautiful hidden gem along the northern coast of Hyogo Prefecture is the perfect place for a quick Japan beach holiday.
About30min.
by train
Kazumi Station, Kami Town
With world-famous Tajima Beef farms and a Snow Crab fishing port, Kami is additionally home to several importnt temples, such as Daijoji Temple, a 20-minute walk from Kasumi Station.
About20min.
by foot
Daijoji Temple
Explore the temple's stunning interior paintings by Oukyo Maruyama, one of the most important artists from Japan's samurai era.
Daijoji Temple is also unique for its architectual philosophy; the temple building itself is a huge mandala, a representation of the universe which usually takes form in a painting.
Daijoji Temple is also unique for its architectual philosophy; the temple building itself is a huge mandala, a representation of the universe which usually takes form in a painting.
Option 1 : Drive to Find Inner Peace
Chorakuji Temple (Tajima Daibutsu)
If you do not mind driving up mountain roads, visit Chorakuji Temple, home to some of Japan’s largest Buddha statues housed inside a mountaintop Buddhist sanctuary.
Car rental from Kinosaki Onsen is also available!
Car rental from Kinosaki Onsen is also available!
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Option 2 : Train Journey Along the Coast
Kinosaki Onsen
Continuing the train journey from Kinosaki Onsen to the further western part of Japan, you can see stunning views of the Japan Sea.
From Kinosaki Onsen to Tottori, local trains and luxury scenic trains are available (please check Japan Railways for more information).
From Kinosaki Onsen to Tottori, local trains and luxury scenic trains are available (please check Japan Railways for more information).
About34min.
by train
Kasumi
About8min.
by train
Yoroi Train Station
Majestic views of a small hidden fisherman's port can be glimpsed from the station.
About4min.
by train
Amarube
"The station in the air," Amarube Station is 42 minutes by rain from Kinosaki Onsen Station.
You can enjoy walking on the old railway track soaring 40 meters above the ground!
You can enjoy walking on the old railway track soaring 40 meters above the ground!
About80min.
by train
Tottori Station
In 20 minutes by bus from Tottori Station, you can easily access the Tottori Airport for your next journey.