[Winter Limited] Kansai version of "Ginzan Onsen": Kinosaki Onsen experience, Izushi castle town, Kyoto Amanohashidate Onsen hotel stay + Ine Bay cruise, Ine boathouses, Amanohashidate cable car two-day tour from Osaka

[Winter Limited] Kansai version of "Ginzan Onsen": Kinosaki Onsen experience, Izushi castle town, Kyoto Amanohashidate Onsen hotel stay + Ine Bay cruise, Ine boathouses, Amanohashidate cable car two-day tour from Osaka

Chinese/Japanese/English

Join in group

Meet at location

2day(s) Duration

Departing from Osaka

Izushi Castle Town (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)

Kansai version of "Ginzan Onsen": Stroll along Kinosaki Onsen street, experience the historic seven outdoor baths, retro Japanese architecture, and feel the ancient charm of Ginzan Onsen.
In-depth visit to Tajima's Little Kyoto: Stroll through Izushi castle town to experience the strong ancient charm, taste the small town's limited gourmet food and traditional street scenes.
Kinosaki Onsen, one of Japan's three major hot springs: Experience one of the most popular seven outdoor baths (optional at your own expense), and immerse yourself in a hundred-year-old hot spring to heal your body and mind.
Selected accommodation at Amanohashidate Onsen Hotel: Kyoto Amanohashidate Fairfield Hotel / Kyoto Miyazu Mercure Resort & Spa Hotel, overlooking the sea and mountains.
Ine Boathouse Sea Cruise: You can take a cruise to get a close look at Japan's most unique seaside wooden house settlement and feel the slow-paced ancient fishing village.
Amanohashidate aerial beauty: You can choose to take the cable car up to the observation deck and overlook the stunning sandbar, one of the "Three Views of Japan" from the air.
More peace of mind with round-trip Osaka: Chartered car transfer throughout the journey, no need to transfer by yourself, easily travel around Kyoto's Sea of Kyoto scenic spots in two days.
 See more 

Similar adventures in Toyooka

What to expect

Embark on a two-day, one-night Kansai hot spring castle town tour from Osaka.

Day 1: Visit Izushi, known as the “Little Kyoto of Tajima,” and stroll through its ancient streets, castle ruins, and traditional shops to experience the atmosphere of the Edo period. Then, head to the historic Kinosaki Onsen, which retains retro Japanese architecture and seven outer baths, and is known as the Kansai version of “Ginzan Onsen,” allowing tourists who cannot go to Yamagata Ginzan Onsen to experience the romance and healing of a classic hot spring town. With its historic seven outer baths and hot spring streets full of local charm, it is the most attractive healing destination in the hearts of Japanese people.

Stay overnight at a hot spring resort hotel in northern Kyoto: Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Amanohashidate or Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa, and enjoy a quiet night of hot springs surrounded by mountains and the sea. (or similar hotel)

Day 2: Step into one of Japan’s most beautiful seaside villages - Ine no Funaya. You can take a cruise to admire the Funaya architecture lined along the coast from the sea, experience the unique seaside life of the ancient fishing village, and stroll through Ine Town to feel the romance of the ancient village. After that, come to Amanohashidate, one of the three scenic spots in Japan, and take a cable car to the observation deck to overlook the natural masterpiece of the sea and sky from the air.

After the trip, a private car will return to Osaka. Spending two days easily exploring the hot spring castle town, beautiful scenery coast, and three scenic spots in Japan is an excellent choice for in-depth experience of the “Kyoto by the Sea”. Guests visiting Kinosaki Onsen on the same day can purchase a one-day pass for outer baths “ゆめぱYumepa” for the best value! *Adults 1,500 yen, children 750 yen, unlimited access to Kinosaki’s outer baths. “ゆめぱYumepa” can be purchased at the ticket offices of each outer bath.

① Kouno-yu: Pray for marital harmony, longevity, and good fortune (closed on Tuesdays) ② Mandara-yu: Deeply connected to Buddhism, known as the hot spring for one wish in a lifetime (closed on Wednesdays) ③ Goshono-yu: Pray for fire prevention, perfect marriage, hot spring for beauty (closed on Thursdays) ④ Ichino-yu: Pray for passing exams, traffic safety, and good luck (closed on Wednesdays) ⑤ Yanagi-yu: Pray for safe childbirth and smooth delivery (closed on Thursdays) ⑥ Jizo-yu: Pray for family safety and transcendence of the dead, hot spring for salvation (closed on Mondays)

[Winter Limited] Kansai version of "Ginzan Onsen": Kinosaki Onsen experience, Izushi castle town, Kyoto Amanohashidate Onsen hotel stay + Ine Bay cruise, Ine boathouses, Amanohashidate cable car two-day tour from Osaka

Shinkoro Drum Tower - Izushi Landmark The Shinkoro Drum Tower is a landmark building in Izushi. Located at the entrance of Izushi Castle, it is said to be the oldest clock tower in Japan. It was built in 1871 as a tower to sound a large drum to tell the t

The current large clock on the clock tower is a Dutch-made mechanical large clock donated in 1881 by a doctor who opened a practice in the castle town. Today, the third-generation clock on the clock tower continues to turn without interruption as a landma

Kinosaki Onsen is located in northern Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and is a classic hot spring town with a history of over 1,300 years. It is famous for its traditional hot spring culture and unique streetscape and is a must-visit destination for Japanese hot

The most attractive aspect of Kinosaki Onsen lies in its rich hot spring town atmosphere: the entire street extends along a slender river, flanked by quaint Japanese-style inns, hot spring shops, and snack stalls. Tourists can stroll along the hot spring

The natural scenery around Kinosaki Onsen is also very charming. In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in bloom, in autumn you can admire the riverside scenery set against the red leaves, and winter is the best time for snow-covered hot springs.

Local delicacies such as snow crab, seafood cuisine, and various Japanese desserts also add a lot of fun to the trip.

Kinosaki Onsen is not only a relaxing hot spring town, but also an excellent travel destination for experiencing traditional Japanese culture and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or with you

Guests visiting on the day can purchase the Yumepa day pass for outdoor baths for the best value! * Adults: ¥1,500, Children: ¥750. This pass allows unlimited access to Kinosaki's outdoor baths. The "Yumepa" pass can be purchased at the ticket counters of

One of the most unique experiences at Kinosaki Onsen is the "Tour of the Outer Baths." The town has a total of six historic onsen (outer baths), and tourists can use an onsen bathing pass to experience them one by one. Each onsen has a different spring qu

Willow Soup: Pray for the safety of offspring and smooth childbirth, the soup of child bestowal (closed on Thursdays)

Goshonoyu: Pray for fire prevention, disaster prevention, blissful marriage, and beauty bath (closed on Thursdays)

Ine Cafe Boat House Biyori

Here, you can leisurely enjoy the houseboat-style coffee time: Step into the nostalgic INE CAFE, sit by the window, and gaze at the tranquil sea view of Ine Bay while sipping fragrant coffee.

INE❤CAFE inside the cafe is a popular spot for Instagram check-ins~

Swing Bridge - Unique Rotating Aesthetics (irregular rotation) Imagine a bridge slowly rotating 90 degrees like the hands of a clock as ships pass through - this is not a movie, but the "Amanohashidate Swing Bridge" in reality! Whenever a tourist boat pas

On Mt. Monju, there is an observation deck where you can view Amanohashidate. The mountain has a Ferris wheel and amusement facilities suitable for all ages. Amanohashidate, as seen from here, looks like a dragon flying up to the sky, so it is called "Hir

It is shaped like a bridge stretching diagonally to the sky, hence the name "Amanohashidate." Because it is located at the confluence of Asoumi Sea and Miyazu Bay of the Sea of Japan, you can not only enjoy the pure natural scenery, but also have a panora

A popular spot to enjoy a panoramic view of Ine Bay, and the filming location for the NHK morning drama "Ee Nyobo." Standing at the Funaya Group Observatory, you can see the Funaya houses built along Ine Bay, arranged neatly, creating a serene landscape.

This area is one of the representative regions of "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" initiative. You can experience pristine scenery not found in typical tourist destinations, with Japan's unique boathouse architecture (the boathouses served as the mo

There are approximately 230 boathouses along the 5-kilometer coastline of Ine Bay facing south, and people still coexist with the sea in front of them.

The clear, beautiful sea, the deep green mountains, the drastically changing colors of the sky, and the colors of the boathouse buildings that represent the Japanese style - these are the pure natural colors that can only be experienced in Ine Town. The f

The Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat experience takes about 25 minutes to tour around Ine Bay, and you can also feed the seagulls.

Enjoy a special time with your family while gazing at the boathouse scenery from the 2nd-floor deck.

Attention: As there are many eagles in the Ine no Funaya area, please be careful when boarding the sightseeing boat. If you see any eagles, please stop feeding the seagulls immediately and put away the feed in your hand to avoid being pecked by an eagle.

Izushi Sara Soba (Izushi small plate buckwheat noodles) Small plate buckwheat noodles are Izushi's signature dish. In 1706, a soba craftsman from Shinshu Ueda Domain (now Nagano Prefecture) brought soba noodle craftsmanship, which was incorporated into th

A typical single serving consists of "five small plates" and is served with condiments such as egg, yam paste, chopped green onions, grated radish, and mustard. We recommend first tasting the original dipping sauce buckwheat noodles and then gradually add

The local "Izushi ware" porcelain became popular, and people began to serve buckwheat noodles on small white porcelain plates. The unique style of serving small portions gradually formed the current style of Izushi buckwheat noodles.

Reviews

Good to know

Purchase Notice | Important Reminder: Please Be Sure to Read

[Pre-Trip Information]

Please be sure to arrive on time for the assembly: If you do not participate in the itinerary due to personal reasons (being late/getting lost/feeling unwell, etc.), you will not be refunded. Please note that no refunds will be given.
This itinerary is a fixed route group tour. The entire journey requires sharing with other passengers, and parking is not allowed outside of scenic spots.
Depending on the number of participants on the day, a small car model with a driver acting as a guide may be used. Please cooperate with the staff throughout the process (in the case of a small car, you will enjoy a more flexible itinerary pace, and the driver will focus on driving, and the explanation content will be relatively simple).
The itinerary may be adjusted due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather. If there is a delay or partial change, no refund or compensation will be provided. Passengers who need to take a flight on the same day should register with caution or reserve sufficient time.
Each person can carry one piece of luggage for free. For the extra part, you can pay JPY 2,000/piece to the driver guide on site. Please be sure to note this when placing your order. If you do not inform in advance, the guide has the right to refuse you to board the car and the tour fee will not be refunded.
Registration for elders over 70 years old and pregnant women: Please request and sign a disclaimer from the staff email jingyu12333@163.com no later than one day before departure, and return it to us to ensure travel safety.

[Information During the Trip]

The stay time at each scenic spot has been optimally designed, please strictly abide by the time to avoid affecting the overall itinerary.
The itinerary time may be adjusted due to force majeure factors such as traffic, weather, and crowds. If there is a delay or partial itinerary change, refunds or compensation cannot be requested. Please forgive and understand the uncertainty of the journey.
Traffic jams may occur during holidays and peak periods. The tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary depending on the situation. Please be prepared and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
To maintain the cleanliness of the car, please do not eat or drink in the car. If damage is caused, cleaning fees will be charged according to local standards. Please create a comfortable riding environment together.
If you leave the group on your own/leave the team halfway after the itinerary starts, it will be regarded as an automatic waiver of service, and no refund will be given. (You will be responsible for safety during the breakaway period)

[Winter Limited] Kansai version of "Ginzan Onsen": Kinosaki Onsen experience, Izushi castle town, Kyoto Amanohashidate Onsen hotel stay + Ine Bay cruise, Ine boathouses, Amanohashidate cable car two-day tour from Osaka

Similar adventures in Toyooka

What to expect

Reviews

Good to know

Purchase Notice | Important Reminder: Please Be Sure to Read

[Pre-Trip Information]

[Information During the Trip]

Contact us

You might also like...

About the operator

Trending sights

FAQs

Help Centre

Explore more on Klook

Top attractions in Toyooka

Everything you need for your Toyooka visit

Top destinations in Japan