【10% OFF】1 Day Bus Tour from Osaka: Yobuko Squid & Kobe Beef with Kinosaki Onsen

Tour Description

Experience a luxurious gourmet adventure that includes fresh seafood, premium Japanese beef, charming historical towns, and a nostalgic hot spring ambiance.

For lunch, enjoy a special set menu featuring a whole serving of Yobuko spear squid sashimi, renowned for its firm texture and rich sweetness. This branded squid from Yobuko in Saga Prefecture is highly esteemed throughout Japan and is particularly delicious during its peak season beginning in April.

Additionally, relish grilled live abalone served fresh at your table and tender Kobe beef sukiyaki, creating an opulent tasting experience of three of Japan’s top delicacies. During lunch, take advantage of a 50-minute all-you-can-drink service which includes beer, sake, shochu, and soft drinks — a unique benefit of traveling by bus.

After lunch, visit Sasayama Castle Town, a once-thriving castle town featuring preserved historical buildings. Traditional merchant houses have been tastefully renovated into chic cafes and souvenir shops, showcasing a delightful combination of history and contemporary culture.

Next, spend around 90 minutes in Kinosaki Onsen, a historic hot spring town with a legacy spanning over 1,300 years, situated along the Sea of Japan. Wander through scenic streets adorned with willow trees, explore public bathhouses (separate fee), and immerse yourself in traditional Japanese onsen culture.

Lastly, make a stop at Tajima no Mahoroba Roadside Station, where you can purchase regional specialties such as Tajima beef products, seafood treats, and unique local souvenirs.

Information about Tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Hyogo
• Number of days of travel: 1 day
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent
• Meal(s): Lunch 1
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager

Eri Tomiyama
The Tour Operations Manager is in charge of transactions related to your travel at the sales office and manages your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below.

• Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours
• Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract

Highlights

• Enjoy a premium meal that includes Yobuko whole squid sashimi, freshly grilled live abalone, and Kobe beef sukiyaki.
• Take advantage of a 50-minute all-you-can-drink session during lunch featuring happoshu beer, sake, shochu, oolong tea, and orange juice.
• Experience and savor three luxurious Japanese delicacies in a single meal.
• Spend 90 minutes of leisure time in Kinosaki Onsen, renowned as one of Kansai’s top hot spring destinations.
• Have a 60-minute chance to explore the historic Sasayama Castle Town at your own pace.
• Make a shopping stop at Tajima no Mahoroba Roadside Station to pick up local specialties.
• Enjoy convenient round-trip bus transportation from Osaka (Umeda).

Itinerary

• Meeting: 9:15 / Departure: 9:30 On the following dates, departure is 30 minutes earlier (Meeting 8:45 / Departure 9:00): April 29; May 2–5; July 18–19; August 11–15; September 19–22; October 10–11.
• Sasayama Tamamizu (Yobuko whole squid sashimi, live abalone grilled, Kobe beef sukiyaki lunch set & all-you-can-drink / approx. 80 minutes)
• Sasayama Castle Town (Free stroll and local gourmet exploration / approx. 60 minutes)
• Kinosaki Onsen Town (Free time to explore the hot spring town; optional public bath visits at your own expense / approx. 90 minutes)
• Tajima no Mahoroba Roadside Station (Shopping for Tajima regional specialties / approx. 30 minutes)
• Return to Umeda

Price Details

Included

• Admission fee
• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Personal expenses

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees.

8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• The length of stay at each location may be shortened due to traffic conditions or other circumstances.

• The order of the itinerary may be changed in some cases.

• The lunch menu may change without prior notice depending on ingredient availability.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation after the tour starts: No refund

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee