Immerse in the history and traditions of Toyooka, a town known for the restoration of the endangered Oriental White Stork. Experience a special Noh performance at Kinosaki Onsen's Nishimuraya Inn.
FROM JPY 1,000,000
Toyooka, where storks soar peacefully in the sky. Surrounded by the ocean, rivers, and mountains, storks live together with people who live close to nature. Enjoy a trip to experience Japanese tradition in Toyooka, which has a variety of faces, including food grown in a rich climate, historic hot springs, and a charming castle town.
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- 3-day itinerary
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- Car/Taxi
- Public Transport
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- Tajima area
Helicopter ride from Kobe Airport to Tajima Airport. Upon arrival, you will explore the Genbudo caves, a basalt outcrop formed by primordial volcanic activity.
Helicopter ride from Kobe Airport to Tajima Airport. During the ride, you will enjoy an aerial view of Hyogoʼs iconic Takeda Castle Ruins. Upon landing at Tajima Airport, you will be sent to Genbudo Caves by a private car. Together with a private tour guide, you will explore the miraculous natural monument, Genbudo Caves.
Wander through the Kinosaki Onsen town with a private guide. Ascend with the aerial ropeway and embark on a unique visit to Onsenji Temple with the guide of the head monk.
Experience the charm of Kinosaki Onsen, a famed hot spring town in Hyogo Prefecture, dressed in a yukata robe and led by a private guide. Ride the aerial ropeway to an observatory with a panoramic view of the town and enjoy a special guided tour by the head priest of the 1300-year-old Onsenji Temple, a temple dedicated to hot springs.
Stay at Nishimuraya Inn, a well-established hot spring inn at Kinosaki Onsen.Indulge in an appetizing dinner while watching an exclusive Noh performance by renowned Noh artists and try donning traditional Japanese attire.
Unwind in a suite with an open-air bath at the Kinosaki Onsen's historic Nishimuraya Inn. During dinner, delight in a distinctive and exclusive moment with private Noh performances and traditional Japanese garment-donning experiences.
Visit the Eco Museum and contemplate our symbiotic relationship with nature.Learn about the history of the Oriental White Storkʼs revival and their lives in the wild from a private guide.
As the final natural habitat of the Oriental White Stork, Toyooka is engaged in efforts to release the majestic birds into the skies once more. Delve into Toyooka's history and the cultural shifts that supported the conservation of these majestic birds, with commentary by a knowledgeable guide.
"Amita,” a restaurant promoting the localization of food consumption.Relish an exquisite French meal featuring premium Tajima beef.
Dine at "Amita," a French restaurant nestled in the picturesque Tajima countryside. Savor a French full course meal using locally- sourced ingredients and premium Tajima beef.
Explore the nostalgic castle town of "Izushi,"known as Tajima's Little Kyoto, with a private guide. Tour the backstage of "Eirakukan," the oldest playhouse in the Kinki region.
Wear kimonos and traverse the lush surroundings of Izushi Castle Ruins and the city's iconic "Shinkoro Clock Tower,” led by a private guide. You will also embark on an exclusive backstage tour of "Eirakukan," the oldest playhouse in the Kinki region.
Create a personalized bag in Toyooka, also known as the Town of Bags. Craft your own unique bag
Design a custom order-made bag at "Masumi Hono," boasting a century-old legacy that supported and grew together with Toyookaʼs bag industry. (The production cost for the bag is not included in the travel package.) Create a memorable one-of-a-kind bag at "Masumi Hono."
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