Sightseeing Bus Included! Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass Premium
Your one-way pass to the ultimate hot spring town experience.
A catch-all for the best of Kinosaki Onsen. Simply show your pass for entry to the following activities! (THIS PASS DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO KINOSAKI ONSEN'S HOT SPRINGS)
Ride the Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway roundtrip, visit Onsenji Temple, the Onsenji Temple Museum, and experience Kinosaki Onsen's one-of-a-kind artform through a DIY activity at Kamiya Mingei, Kinosaki's famous straw craft workshop.
You can also receive special gifts and discounts at certain local businesses by showing your Must-Visits Pass to shop staff.
Show your pass to the bus driver and ride a sightseeing bus to some of the region's best sights! (weekends and holidays only)
Every Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass Premium includes a ride on the Tajimawaru Sightseeing Bus, running on weekends and holidays to stunning sightseeing destinations.
The bus routes change seasonally.
For detailed itineraries, check below:
・December-February
・March-October
・November
The Tajimawaru Sightseeing Bus leaves Sozoro Tourist Information Center in front of Kinosaki Onsen Station at 9:25 and returns at approximately 18:00.
Experience the rare artform of "mugiwara zaiku" at Kamiya Mingei Shop
It is said that "mugiwara zaiku" (straw craft) was introduced to the region around 300 years ago, when a craftsman from Tottori arrived in Kinosaki Onsen.
He started to stick colored straw to frames and flutes and sold them to make money for his lodgings.
Back in Kinosaki Onsen, you too can learn the art of straw craft with a 30-minute activity under the guidance of a local craftsman.
At the workshop Kamiya Mingei, travelers will make their very own straw craft creation (an item exclusive to Must-Visits Pass holders) while also getting to meet one of the few remaining straw craftsmen in all of Japan (interesting fact: straw craft can only be found in Kinosaki).
Ride the ropeway to Onsenji Temple
Before entering Kinosaki's healing hot springs, take the ropeway halfway up Mount Daishi to pay respects at Onsenji Temple.
It has been a tradition for over a thousand years for those who wish to enter Kinosaki's hot springs.
Inside Onsenji Temple, you can even come across the left-behind canes of those who have been healed by the hot springs.
The Onsenji Temple Museum is located just next to Onsenji Temple and houses a variety of sacred artifacts.
Add to the fun with special discounts and gifts at local shops!
DETAILS
- REGISTRATION START
- 2024/11/01
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) -
Reserve your Must-Visits Pass online, or purchase in-person at SOZORO Tourist Information Center (4,500 JPY for in-person purchase).
Both credit card and cash are accepted for in-person payment at SOZORO Tourist Information Center.
Regardless of whether you purchase online or in-person, please pick up your Must-Visits Pass at SOZORO Tourist Information Center.
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Not Included
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 1
- AGE REQUIREMENT
- Certain promotions and activities included in the Must-Visits Pass may not be available for young children.
- MEETING PLACE
- SOZORO Tourist Information Center, 96 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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・Each Must-Visits Pass can only be used for a single person. Sharing one pass amongst multiple people is not allowed.
・Valid for 7 days after issue.
・In the event that the Kinosaki Ropeway ceases operation due to weather, construction, regular maintenance, etc, refunds will not be accepted.
・THIS PASS DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO KINOSAKI ONSEN'S HOT SPRINGS.
・The straw craft activity at Kamiya Mingei is on a walk-in basis, no reservation required.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) -
One Must-Visits Pass 1 person (online reservation) 4,200 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- Tajimawaru sightseeing bus, Roundtrip Ropeway admission, Onsenji Temple admission, Onsenji Temple Museum admission, 30 minute straw craft activity at Kamiya Mingei, special offers at certain local shops
- CANCELLATION FEES
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Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) From the day of reservation 100%
- ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
- Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) .
- OPERATOR NAME
- Toyooka Tourism Innovation