One Route, Two Worlds: A 3-Day Journey through Kannabe & Kinosaki

Departs JR Osaka Station at 9:10 a.m.（Kounotori No. 3: Bound for Kinosaki Onsen）

Arrive at JR Ebara Station at 11:33 a.m.
Take the East Exit and proceed directly to the "Ebara Station (江原駅)" bus stop outside the station.
Board the 11:40 a.m. local bus to the Kannabe Highlands. Then sit back and enjoy the scenery as the bus makes its way into the mountains.

*This is a short transfer. Please proceed directly to the bus stop after arriving at JR Ebara Station.

12:11 p.m. — Arrive at Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen

Get off at the Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi-mae (神鍋温泉ゆとろぎ前) bus stop.

Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen is the perfect base for exploring the area, with hot springs, dining, and shopping nearby.

Enjoy lunch at Kogen Kitchen 469, located inside Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen.

After lunch, choose an outdoor adventure suited to the season. If your booked activity includes transportation, your activity provider will pick you up at Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen.

- Winter activities: Skiing and snowboarding lessons, snowshoeing
- Green-season activities: Trekking, cycling, hiking, tree climbing, and forest adventures

After your outdoor activities, relax at Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi, located next to Roadside Station Kannabe Kogen.

Your accommodation may offer pick-up service from the roadside station. Please contact them in advance to confirm and make arrangements.

Check In to Your Accommodation

The Kannabe Highlands offer a variety of accommodation options, including family-run minshuku guesthouses, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts.

Savor the Flavors of Kannabe

Many local accommodations offer dinner as part of their stay plans. Relax after an active day and enjoy specialties featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Kannabe Highlands.

A Peaceful Start in the Highlands

During the green season, consider waking up early for a peaceful walk or short hike through the Kannabe Highlands. Then return to your accommodation and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

After breakfast, check out and head to JR Ebara Station to continue your journey to Kinosaki Onsen.

Some accommodations offer drop-off service at the station, so consider this option when booking and arrange your transfer in advance.

●By limited express: Take the Kinosaki No. 1 from Ebara Station at 9:33 a.m. to Kinosaki Onsen Station.
●By local train: Depart JR Ebara Station at 10:00 a.m. and transfer at JR Toyooka Station. Arrive at JR Kinosaki Onsen Station at approximately 10:25 a.m.

Kinosaki Onsen is a charming hot-spring town known for its tattoo-friendly public bathhouses. Here, the entire town feels like one large ryokan—the station is the entrance, the streets are the hallways, the inns are the guest rooms, the shops are the boutiques, and the seven public bathhouses are the baths.

Explore Kinosaki on Foot

Kinosaki Onsen’s town center is shaped around two main streets: Station Street and Willow Street.

Begin your stroll along Station Street just outside Kinosaki Onsen Station. The street is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants serving Tajima beef, fresh seafood, and other local specialties. Stop at one of the restaurants for lunch before continuing your walk.

At the end of Station Street, turn left onto Willow Street. This picturesque street follows the Otani River, framed by graceful willow trees—lush and green in the warmer months and often dusted with snow in winter.

Take in the View from Mount Daishi

Ride the Kinosaki Ropeway to the summit of Mount Daishi and enjoy panoramic views over Kinosaki Onsen and the surrounding landscape. The view from the summit has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.

Discover the Origins of Kinosaki Onsen

On your way back down from the summit, get off at the intermediate station to visit Onsenji Temple. Founded by the Buddhist monk Dochi Shonin, this historic temple has watched over Kinosaki Onsen for centuries.

Explore the temple and discover the 1,300-year-old story behind the origins of Kinosaki Onsen.