5 hr TukTuk Check-in Tour of Kinosaki Onsen with English-Speaking Guide and Lunch
Have Wheels, Will Travel: Escape the Big City Crowds in Kinosaki Onsen with an Electirc Bicycle or TukTuk!
Experience the essence and stories of Kinosaki Onsen, which boasts a 1300-year history, traditional culture, and a way of life in harmony with nature!
Just across the street from Kinosaki Onsen Station is a small business called Tabizou.
You’ll easily spot their shop by their distinct outdoor decorations - an impressive lineup of electric bikes and Tuk-Tuks.
Tabizou’s friendly guides welcome newcomers to town everyday with unforgettable backyard tours of Kinosaki Onsen!
This guided tour allows you to familiarize yourself with the town's history before check-in.
Learn the unique "Ancient Bathing Etiquette" that was once required for bathing in Kinosaki Onsen and receive a "Yushaku" (hot spring ladle), creating an unparalleled check-in experience.
One of the best ways to get accustomed to your new life as a Kinosaki local is, of course, rubbing elbows with your fellow townspeople!
A visit to the hidden farming fields on Nakanoshima Island will give you a glimpse into local farming life.
Visit Kinosaki Onsen's natural treasure, the Oriental White Storks, in their natural habitat!
The Oriental White Stork is an endangered species of bird with most of its Japan population residing near Kinosaki Onsen. This is due to a local-led effort to revitalize the dwindling Japan population due to pesticide use in farming.
Ride over to Hachigoro Toshima Wetlands for an up close look at these magnificent birds, and see their chicks during the spring season!
Savor some of the world's best beef
Enjoy a Tajima Beef curry lunch with your guide! Tajima Beef is the original name for Kobe Beef. Since all of Kobe Beef cattle are born and bred in the area surrounding Kinosaki Onsen, locals and your guide call this delicacy by its local traditional name - Tajima Beef!
*Vegan and steak options also available.
Learn about the features, history, and spirit of "coexistence and co-prosperity" of each of the public baths. Discover the town's highlights and recommended shops tailored to your needs.
Uncover hidden gems in town
While weaving your way through Kinosaki Onsen's many small wonders like Gokurakuji Temple's zen rock garden, feel free to ask your guide anything you want to know about the town!
Interact Directly with Townspeople
Your guide will bring you along for a ride to Onsenji Temple (the guardian Buddhist Temple of Kinosaki Onsen) where you will have the chance to meet the head monk directly and ask him any questions you may have about Kinosaki Onsen's rich history! He will also be happy to explaing the ancient bathing ritual originally required to enter Kinosaki Onsen's hot springs.
Arrive at your accommodation at check-in time, with your luggage already transported to your room.
After learning about the ancient bathing ritual at Onsenji Temple, rent a "Yushaku" from the inn and start soaking in the public baths!
DETAILS
- REGISTRATION START
- 2025/03/01
- REGISTRATION ENDS
- 2026/02/28
- ACTIVITY OPTIONS
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- 10:00-15:00 plan
- 12:00-17:00 plan
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) -
・Meet guide at Tabizou reception desk
・Give luggage to staff
・Receive tour explanation
・Begin tour
・End tour at accommodation
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Included
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 1
- MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 5
- MEETING PLACE
- Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Association, 78 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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・This tour primarily includes the guide driving a TukTuk.
・If you wish to drive the TukTuk, scooter, or an electric bike yourself, driving practice will be provided.
・Driving a TukTuk requires an international driver's license.
・Scooters and electric bicycles do not require an international driver's license.
・The tour ends when you are dropped off at your accommodation. We will introduce areas you can visit on your own.
・Infants are required to sit on laps.
・Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
・At least one adult must participate per group.
・Weight restrictions: TukTuk total weight 220kg or below (up to 2 guests can ride), scooter and electric bicycle 100kg or below
・Please bring your passport.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) -
Number of Participants Price per Person (6 years and older, curry lunch) Price per Person (6 years and older, steak lunch) Price per Person (6 years and older, vegan lunch) Price per Person (5 years and younger, no lunch included) 1 person 74,500 yen 84,500 yen 74,500 yen n/a 2-5 people 37,500 yen 47,500 yen 37,500 yen 0 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- English-speaking local guide, luggage transportation (limit 1 per person), entrance fees to all facilities, special present from Onsenji Temple, yushaku ladle rental, lunch
- CANCELLATION FEES
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Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) After 17:00 1 weekday before 100% 1 weekday before by 17:00 50% 2-7 weekdays before 30% 8+ weekdays 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
- Tabizou