Takeno Beach and Fishing Town Walk (with English Speaking Guide)
Discover Takeno - a historic trading port on the San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark coast
Once a thriving hub of the for Japan's Kitamae trading ships, Takeno flourished during the during the 1600s-1800s. While the bustling trade ships have passed into history, Takeno has transformed into a serene fishing village renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Discover this hidden gem on the Sea of Japan just 20 minutes from Kinosaki Onsen!
Meet your guide/driver at Kinosaki Onsen Station and drive to Takeno. Your knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the enchanting, narrow passages of Takeno's "yakisugi" (charred cedar wood) homes. These homes are not painted, but burnt using a centuries-old method to strengthen the wood surface from strong sea winds.
Step inside Tanaka-tei, the historic residence of a prominent ship-owning family, to enjoy refreshing tea and light snacks. After a short break, drive to the coast to view Hasakari Rock, a fascinating natural formation. Hasakari is local dialect that roughly translates to “stuck” or “to be wedged between.” The three rocks used to be one large rock with a cave that had been eroded by the waves. Further erosion caused the upper part of the cave to collapse and become stuck, creating the current natural art formation.
Walk along the San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark trail and experience the breathtaking landscape millennia have shaped before driving with your guide back to Kinosaki Onsen.
DETAILS
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) -
10:30 Meet guide in front of Kinosaki Onsen Train Station
Drvie to Takeno
Stroll around Takeno
Refreshment at Tanaka Family House
12:30 Go by car to Hasakari Rock
Visit Hasakari Rock and observe breathtaking coastline of the Sea of Japan
Take a short walk along the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail
Drive to Kinosaki Onsen Train Station
13:30 Tour finish
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Included
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 2
- MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 5
- AGE REQUIREMENT
- 6 to 70 years old
- MEETING PLACE
- Kinosaki Onsen Train Station
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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・This activity may be cancelled due to the weather conditions and we will let you know on the day before.
・In case of rain, the itinerary may change.
・This tour involves long walking, please make sure you are physically fit.
・If you are late, your activity may be cancelled.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) -
Number of Participants Price Per Person 1 person N/A 2-5 people 15,000 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- English speaking guide/driver, snacks
- CANCELLATION FEES
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Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) After 17:00 1 working day before 100％ 1 working day before by 17:00 50％ 2-7 working days before 30％ 8+ working days before 0％
- ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
- Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) via an activity confirmation link in an e-mail that we will send to you following your reservation.
- OPERATOR NAME
- San’in Kaigan Promotion Council