Natural Wonders

Genbudo Museum & Park

Natural WondersArt, Culture & HistoryKinosaki Onsen

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……

Snowshoeing in the Kannabe Highlands

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Snowshoe to the top of an extinct volcano with a local guide and enjoy a warm snack while overlooking the Kannabe Highlands.

Geopark Sea Kayaking Adventure

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiTakeno

Kayak on crystal-clear waters in the Sea of Japan and explore the coastline!

Geo Stand Up Paddleboarding (G-SUP)

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiTakeno

Try stand up paddleboarding (SUP) on the clear, blue waters of the Japan Sea in Takeno!

Kinosaki Picturesque Riverside Cycling Tour

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresKinosaki Onsen

Discover breathtaking landscapes located just a short bike ride away from Kinosaki Onsen in this one-of-a-kind cycling tour!

Kannabe Highlands Cycling with Local Picnic

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Cycle along vast rice fields, cultivated farmlands, and villages in between broad-leaved trees, together with a guide who has extensive knowledge on the Kannabe Highlands.

Oriental White Stork Observation Tour (with private English guide)

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresToyooka

Through this tour, learn about the ecology of the storks and the city's commitment to fulfilling their promise of returning the Oriental White Storks to Japan's skies.

Uncovering the Secrets of Kobe Beef’s Deliciousness Tour

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

View Ojiro, the beautiful village that is the birthplace of Tajima cattle, which makes Kobe beef. Try all 41 parts of this beef afterwards!

Kannabe Highlands Cycling with Apple Picking & Organic Lunch

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Cycle along vast rice fields, cultivated farmlands, and villages in between broad-leaved trees, together with a guide who has extensive knowledge on the Kannabe Highlands.

Forest Adventure in Kannabe Highlands

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Complete an obstacle course in the trees of the Kannabe Highlands.

Volcanic Rock Trekking in Kannabe Highlands

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresDay Trips Around KinosakiKannabe

Go trekking on a lava flow formation which erupted from Mt. Kannabe about 25,000 years ago, and then hardened over time.

Cycle to Genbudo Caves

Natural WondersActive & Outdoor AdventuresKinosaki Onsen

An easy bicycle ride along the Maruyama River from Kinosaki Onsen to Genbudo Museum and caves. Enjoy gorgeous river views, cycle past cute little farms and vegetable gardens, and enjoy the mountain views on this course.