An Adventurer’s Day in Takeno Beach Town

Uncover the hidden charms of this retro fishing village, just one train stop away from Kinosaki Onsen.

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Day 01

Takeno Station

Getting to Takeno

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Kinosaki Plus 1: A Day at Takeno Beach

About10min. by foot

Yakisugi Homes

A storybook setting unfolds as soon as visitors step foot off the train at Takeno Station.

Sleepy narrow roads are lined with cozy retro yakisugi (charred cedar) homes, an architectural hallmark of the fishing and beach town.

About10min. by foot

Takeno Beach

The beach is in sight! Feel the sand between your toes and dip your feet into some of Japan's most pristine waters.

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Kinosaki Coastal Area

About1min. by foot

Kitamaekan Museum

The Kitamaekan building receives its name from the Kita Mae ships that were active until the 1800s, setting sail from Hokkaido and transporting goods to ports around Japan.

Visitors can learn more about this history by checking out Kitamaekan's Kazemachi Museum.

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Kitamaekan Hot Spring & Museum

About5min. by foot

Nekozaki Peninsula

Up for a hike? Venture up the nearby Nekozaki Peninsula.

The hike is two hours roundtrip, and the view at the top is unmatched - the northernmost point of Hyogo Prefecture paints the Sea of Japan's aquamarine waters on a mesmerizing panoramic canvas.

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