Snow, Nature & Local Life in the Kannabe Highlands
Discover winter in the Kannabe Highlands, Hyogo, on a three-day, two-night trip from Osaka. Take a ski or snowboard lesson, explore the slopes at your own pace, and enjoy a guided or self-guided snowshoe walk through peaceful snowy landscapes. Finish with local food and souvenir shopping at Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen before returning to Osaka.
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- Kannabe
- 3 Days, 2 Nights
- Train / Shuttle / Bus
- Friends / ColleaguesSpouse / PartnerFamilies
- Winter
Day 1
JR Osaka Station
Depart JR Osaka Station at 13:11 on the Limited Express Konotori No. 11 (bound for Fukuchiyama). At Fukuchiyama Station, transfer to the Limited Express Kinosaki No. 7 (bound for Kinosaki Onsen) and get off at JR Ebara Station.
About140min.
by train
JR Ebara Station
Arrive at Ebara Station at 15:31.
Exit through the West Exit and meet the pick-up car from your accommodation, which you will have arranged in advance, then head to the Kannabe Highlands.
*Some accommodations in the Kannabe Highlands offer pick-up service from JR Ebara Station. Contact your accommodation in advance, provide your train arrival time, and arrange to be met at the station.
Exit through the West Exit and meet the pick-up car from your accommodation, which you will have arranged in advance, then head to the Kannabe Highlands.
*Some accommodations in the Kannabe Highlands offer pick-up service from JR Ebara Station. Contact your accommodation in advance, provide your train arrival time, and arrange to be met at the station.
About20min.
by car
Check In and Settle In
Check in to your accommodation and settle in for a relaxing evening. Take in the snowy scenery and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Kannabe Highlands.
A First Glimpse of Winter
If daylight and weather conditions allow, take a short walk around your accommodation and enjoy your first glimpse of the snow-covered highlands.
Dinner
Enjoy dinner at your accommodation, featuring seasonal ingredients and local specialties from Kannabe and the wider Tajima region.
Day 2
Breakfast
Start the day with breakfast at your accommodation before heading out for a full day in the snow.
About1-5min.
by car
Get Ready for the Slopes
After arriving at the UP Kannabe ski resort, rent your skis or snowboard, boots, and any other equipment you need for the day.
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Ski or Snowboard Lesson
Spend the morning learning the basics of skiing or snowboarding with an instructor.
Practice how to balance, stop, turn, and use the lifts safely before exploring the slopes on your own.
Practice how to balance, stop, turn, and use the lifts safely before exploring the slopes on your own.
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Lunch on the Slopes
After your lesson, take a break and enjoy a warming lunch at the ski resort or one of the nearby restaurants.
Explore the Slopes at Your Own Pace
Put what you learned in the morning into practice and spend the afternoon exploring the slopes at your own pace.
Choose runs suited to your ability and enjoy the snowy landscape of the Kannabe Highlands.
Choose runs suited to your ability and enjoy the snowy landscape of the Kannabe Highlands.
About5min.
by foot
Relax in a Hot Spring
After a full day in the snow, warm up and unwind at Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi.
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About1-5min.
by car
Dinner
Return to your accommodation and enjoy another relaxing dinner featuring the flavors of the region.
Day 3
Breakfast and Check-Out
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation, then check out.
Ask your accommodation in advance whether they can drop you off at Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen after check-out.
Ask your accommodation in advance whether they can drop you off at Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen after check-out.
About1-5min.
by car
Snowshoeing through Kannabe
Join a guided snowshoe tour and explore Kannabe’s quiet winter landscape. Walk through snow-covered forests while learning about the area’s volcanic origins, water, woodlands, and local way of life.
Snowshoes are also available to rent for those who prefer to explore independently. First-time visitors are encouraged to join a guided tour, while self-guided walks should be limited to designated routes in suitable weather conditions.
Snowshoes are also available to rent for those who prefer to explore independently. First-time visitors are encouraged to join a guided tour, while self-guided walks should be limited to designated routes in suitable weather conditions.
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Lunch and Shopping at Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen
Browse local produce, regional specialties, souvenirs, and products inspired by life in Kannabe.
Enjoy lunch featuring local ingredients, then spend some time shopping for regional products and souvenirs before your bus departs.
Enjoy lunch featuring local ingredients, then spend some time shopping for regional products and souvenirs before your bus departs.
Bus to JR Ebara Station
Take a local bus from Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi-mae (神鍋温泉ゆとろぎ前) to JR Ebara Station.
*Bus schedules vary by season. Please check the latest timetable before your trip.
*Bus schedules vary by season. Please check the latest timetable before your trip.
About20min.
by bus
Return to Osaka
Board a limited express train at JR Ebara Station and return to Osaka, bringing your three-day winter journey through the Kannabe Highlands to a close.
About140min.
by train