Natural Wonders

Genbudo Museum & Park

Natural WondersArt, Culture & HistoryToyooka

Genbudo Museum houses an extensive collection of rare minerals and precious stones as well as t-rex, pterosaur, and Asian elephant fossils. Located directly out in front of the museum is the natural national monument Genbudo Caves……

Buddhist Reading, Sutra Copying, and Waterfall Meditation Experience at Hokkeji Temple

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresArt, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiTanto

Kannabe Shrine

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresArt, Culture & HistoryDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Kannabe Shrine is located just beside the mouth of Mount Kannabe, an inactive volcano. It is a guardian shrine for Mount Kannabe, travellers, and the town below, with ceremonies held annually to pray for the safety of those visiti……

Kannabe Ski Resorts

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Up Kannabe, Oku-Kannabe, and Manba Ski Resorts

Arikoyama Castle Ruins

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiIzushi

The Arikoyama Castle Ruins are located atop of Mount Arikoyama in Izushi. Built in 1574, Arikoyama Castle was ruled by the Yamana Clan and was designated as a fortress of the Tajima Province (now the modern-day Tajima Region in N……

Kannabe Highlands Cycling Tour

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Explore a waterfall and learn about the highlands of kannabe while on a cycling tour.

Kannabe Hiking Trails

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Come hike to the mouth of one of Kansai Region’s youngest volcanoes. You can stroll up to the top from the parking lot of the roadside rest area “Kannabe Kougen” in about 20 to 30 minutes. There are guided tours available for a ce……

Volcanic Trekking Lunch Experience

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Enjoy a homemade lunch surrounded by the Kannabe wilderness.

The Spring of Longevity

Natural WondersDay Trips Around KinosakiTanto

The farming village of Tanto located in southeastern Toyooka is home to plentiful nature and valleys rich in biodiversity and nutrients. The Sakano Valley, home to the Spring of Longevity, is known to locals as a valley abundant i……

Mount Jaja

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiTakeno

Mount Jaja is a small mountain with a paved path leading up to its summit, making it a perfect summertime course for those who are looking for a relaxed trek rather than an intense hike. Walking from the summit to the top takes ap……

Mount Kuruhi

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresKinosaki Onsen

Mount Kuruhi just south of central Kinosaki is a popular climbing spot for local hikers and photographers. Depending on the weather, those who reach the summit viewing platform at 566.6 meters are awarded with either a gorgeous vi……

Moto-Yu

Natural WondersKinosaki Onsen

Moto-yu (literally meaning original hot water) is the source of Kinosaki Onsen's hot spring water, and makes for a spectacular natural sight to visit while strolling through town. Visitors are able to view this natural wonder for ……