Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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.
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"
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Shima Spa Guide with Pro
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 103 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
