Art, Culture & History

Genbudo Museum & Park

Natural WondersArt, Culture & HistoryToyooka

Genbudo Museum houses an extensive collection of rare minerals and precious stones as well as t-rex, pterosaur, and Asian elephant fossils. Located directly out in front of the museum is the natural national monument Genbudo Caves……

Iroha Yukata Shop & Rental

Art, Culture & HistoryShoppingKinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki’s one and only yukata specialty boutique stocks a wide selection of high quality yukata for men, women, and children. Walk-ins and online reservations are accepted. You can rent a yukata for the entire day, giving you ple……

Shisho Shrine

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Shisho Shrine, one of the most well-known Shinto shrines in the area, is located in the center of Kinosaki Onsen next to Goshono-yu. It has been said since the shrine's reported founding in 708 AD that guardians of Kinosaki Onsen'……

Oyojikan

Art, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiTakeno

Oyojikan, originally the home of Takeno's village leader and Kitamae ship owner, is now a free museum and rest space in Takeno that houses temporary exhibitions, a vintage photo gallery, and permanent exhibitions about Takeno's hi……

Yoshio Toui Memorial Hall

Art, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiTanto

The Yoshio Toui Memorial Hall is a small museum and library located inside Toyooka City’s branch building in Tanto. Detailing the accomplishments of Yoshio Toui, a teacher and writer from modern-day Tanto, the exhibits tell of hi……

Yu No Yama Park

Active & Outdoor AdventuresArt, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Yu No Yama Park is a secluded mountain viewpoint located right behind Ichino-Yu Hot Spring. A hidden gem unknown even to many locals, visitors will be rewarded with one of Kinosaki Onsen's best panoramic views after climbing the n……

Benten Park

Active & Outdoor AdventuresArt, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Benten Park is a hidden gem tucked away right in the center of town, unknown to most due to its discrete placement on most maps. Home to two beautiful shrines and an unbeatable view of Kinosaki and the Maruyama River, climbing th……

Izushi Castle Ruins

Active & Outdoor AdventuresArt, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiIzushi

Built in 1604, Izushi Castle has been a hallmark of the Tajima region for centuries. The town of Izushi was gradually built around Izushi Castle, where eventually a a scenic, traditional castle town was developed and allowed for v……

Dragon Palace

Active & Outdoor AdventuresArt, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

Just off the Hiyoriyama Coast north of Kinosaki Onsen, lies the Dragon Palace located on the uninhabited Nochigashima Island approximately 700 meters away from the coast. During the 1950s, various pavillions were built on Nochigas……

Yurisan Gallery

Art, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiToyooka

Yurisan Gallery is a free art gallery located on Caban Street in Toyooka, created in the hopes of providing shoppers and strollers with something artistic and unique to stop and appreciate during their busy day of walking around T……

Willow Crafting Experience and Boat Ride at Genbudo Museum

Art, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiToyooka

Learn the art of willow craft, the roots of Toyooka's bag-making industry.

Sozoro

Art, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

A tourist information center with rental bicycles. Michelin sport bicycles are available for rent from 9am to 5pm. Prices start at 500 yen for 2 hours and go up to a maximum fee of 1,000 yen for one day use. You can bike to Kei be……