Explore the lovely cherry blossom sights in Izushi, Takeno, or Kannabe.

Hanami, the Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms with family and friends, is a must-do during any springtime trip to Japan.
Hit the springtime roads and hanami like a local at the hidden cherry blossom spots in Toyooka with Gregory, a local radio personality, guide, and cab driver.

Kannabe Plan

Lose yourself in the Japanese countryside while exploring the hidden blooms and natural wonders of Kannabe.

Izushi Plan

As you stroll through the retro castle town of Izushi, take a peek inside an authentic samura house, kabuki theater, and enjoy a soba lunch.

Takeno Plan

Savor the salty sea air during a cherry blossom-dotted walk through this fishermen's town, topped off with lunch and a soak at the local hot spring.

DETAILS

REGISTRATION START
2023/03/15
REGISTRATION ENDS
2023/04/15
RESERVATION DEADLINE
7 days before activity
ACTIVITY OPTIONS
  • Kannabe Plan
  • Izushi Plan
  • Takeno Plan
SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ)
Morning and afternoon options are as follows:
*Starting and finishing time variy between plans.

Plans are as follows:
Kannabe Plan:
Depart from Kinosaki Onsen Station or ryokan(9:00 or 13:00)
Kokufu Disaster Prevention Center cherry blossoms (9:40~10:00 or 13:40~14:00)
Cherry blossoms at Kiyotaki Elementary School (10:30~10:50 or 14:30~14:50)
Cherry blossoms at Hattan Waterfall (11:00~11:30 or 15:00~15:30)
Lunch at Waraku (11:45~12:45 *only morning option )
Return to Kinosaki Onsen Station or ryokan(13:45 or 16:30)

Izushi Plan:
Depart from Kinosaki Onsen Station or ryokan(9:00 or 13:00)
Split up at Izushi
Karoyashiki Samurai House, Shinkoro Clocktower, Eirakukan Kabuki Theater, Izushi Sightseeing Center (9:50~10:50 or 13:50~14:50)
Izushi Castle Ruins cherry blossoms (11:00~11:30 or 15:00~15:30)
Izushi Soba Lunch (11:40~12:30 *only morning option)
Return to Kinosaki Onsen Station or ryokan(13:20 or 16:20)

Takeno Plan:
Depart from Kinosaki Onsen Station or ryokan(9:30 or 13:30)
Takeno townscape and Mount Jaja (10:00~10:30 or 14:00~14:30)
Split up at Takeno Beach/Kitamaekan Onsen (10:40~11:30 or 14:40~15:30)
Lunch (11:30~12:30 *only morning option)
Return to Kinosaki Onsen Station or ryokan(13:00 or 16:00)

ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT)
Included
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
1
MEETING PLACE
Kinosaki Onsen Station
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
・The price is for 1 car.
・The car can fit up to 5 people.
・The activity fee only includes the private taxi with guide.
・Please let us know whether you would like to reserve the morning or afternoon option in the comments section.
・Please let us know if you would prefer to meet at your ryokan instead of Kinosaki Onsen Station.
・If you are late, your activity may be cancelled.
PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted)
Kannabe Plan Izushi Plan Takeno Plan
1 car 57,000 yen 54,000 yen 42,000 yen
INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
Private taxi, guide
CANCELLATION FEES
Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price)
The day of 100%
The day before 50%
2-7 days before 30%
8+ days 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
Toyooka Tourism Innovation
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