Things to do in Toyooka

Spend at least one night in Kinosaki Onsen so you can enjoy sotoyu meguri, the traditional round of public bath hopping between Kouno-yu, Goshono-yu, Ichino-yu, Yanagi-yu, Jizo-yu, Mandara-yu, and Satono-yu. Walk the canal area in yukata, visit Onsenji Temple, and take the Kinosaki Ropeway for views over the town and Maruyama River. In Izushi, explore Izushi Castle Ruins, Eirakukan Kabuki Theater, Samurai House Karoyashiki, Shinkoro Clock Tower, and local sara soba restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Genbudo Park’s basalt caves, Takeno Beach in summer, or the Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork. Winter travelers should look for Matsuba crab meals, one of the region’s seasonal specialties. Toyooka also makes a rewarding add-on to Kyoto or Osaka itineraries for travelers who want a traditional onsen overnight.