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Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
(8) Reviews
Nakanojo
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a walking tour of a retro hot spring town that strongly retains the atmosphere of the Showa ('50s,'60s) era. Witness the ancient methods of managing hot spring sources, and explore old towns and old roads not found in typical travel guide books.
A guide has lived in Shima Onsen for over 40 years.
You can experience the atmosphere of a retro hot spring town, the history of Shima Onsen and hot spring culture, encounter with local people. If you are lucky, you can also meet wild animals. Enjoy Local sweets.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
You can eat popular local sweets (hot spring steamed buns, Japanese sweets, Western sweets from popular cafes, etc.) at at least two shops in Shima Onsen.
Meeting Points
Departure
Shima Terrace
The meeting place is where you get off the narrow road that goes down to the river side from the Kirinokidaira bus stop (bus stop number SM33).
Return
Itinerary
1
Sekizenkan Kashoutei
Visit an inn that is said to be the oldest in Japan and one of the models for Ghibli's animated film "Spirited Away"
15 minutes
2
Shima Onsen
Walk through the retro atmosphere of the hot spring town and the old road. (approximately 1.8 miles)
Learn the culture and history of hot springs and communicate with the locals.
2 hours and 30 minutes
3
Kashiwaya Café
Enjoy local sweets at Kashiwaya Cafe or other cafes and sweets shops.
15 minutes
Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
(8) Reviews
Nakanojo
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This is a walking tour of a retro hot spring town that strongly retains the atmosphere of the Showa ('50s,'60s) era. Witness the ancient methods of managing hot spring sources, and explore old towns and old roads not found in typical travel guide books.
A guide has lived in Shima Onsen for over 40 years.
You can experience the atmosphere of a retro hot spring town, the history of Shima Onsen and hot spring culture, encounter with local people. If you are lucky, you can also meet wild animals. Enjoy Local sweets.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
You can eat popular local sweets (hot spring steamed buns, Japanese sweets, Western sweets from popular cafes, etc.) at at least two shops in Shima Onsen.
Meeting Points
Departure
Shima Terrace
The meeting place is where you get off the narrow road that goes down to the river side from the Kirinokidaira bus stop (bus stop number SM33).
