Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
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.
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Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
What's included in Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Visit an inn that is said to be the oldest in Japan and one of the models for Ghibli's animated film "Spirited Away"
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.
Enjoy local sweets at Kashiwaya Cafe or other cafes and sweets shops.
Inclusions
- 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.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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).
