【10% OFF】Bus Tour from Osaka: Kinosaki Onsen & Kasumi Crab Full Course

Kasumi Crab Full-Course Lunch

Menu

• Whole boiled Kasumi crab
• Grilled crab
• Kasumi crab hot pot (Kani-suki)
• Crab rice porridge (Zosui)
• Sweet shrimp sashimi
• Japanese pickles

Menu items are subject to change depending on ingredient availability.

After lunch, enjoy shopping for fresh seafood and local specialties.

What Makes Tagged Kasumi Crab Special?

Tagged Kasumi Crab is meticulously chosen from the best live crabs available. Each crab must fulfill strict criteria for size, freshness, and quality to earn its official tag, ensuring a genuine premium product that boasts outstanding taste and visual appeal.

About Kasumi Crab

Kasumi Crab is a top-quality Red Snow Crab caught at Kasumi Fishing Port, available from autumn to spring. Sourced from the chilly waters of the Sea of Japan, it is celebrated for its naturally sweet, juicy meat, rich umami flavor, and tender texture. It can be enjoyed boiled, grilled, or in traditional crab rice porridge.

Enjoy free time to explore the charming streets of Kinosaki Onsen.

• Kinosaki Onsen, boasting over 1,300 years of history, is one of the most renowned hot spring towns in the Kansai region, situated along the Sea of Japan in northern Hyogo. Take pleasure in wandering through its picturesque streets or visit its famous public bathhouses (soto-yu).

Please note:

• Admission to the public bathhouses is not included and must be paid on-site.
• Satono-yu is temporarily closed until further notice.
• Kono-yu is undergoing renovations until October 30, 2026 (scheduled).
• Operating hours and closure dates are subject to change without prior notice.

Shop for local specialties at Tajima no Mahoroba, a popular roadside station.

Tajima no Mahoroba features a diverse array of local specialties unique to the Tajima region. Browse the farmers' market for fresh seasonal produce and baked goods, or indulge in regional cuisine at the restaurants and food court, including dishes made with premium Kobe beef. Be sure to explore products featuring Iwatsu Negi, Asago City's famous sweet and tender green onion.

Please note: This stop is not included on December 31 due to shortened business hours.

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, overseeing your travel arrangements. If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the Tour Operations Manager mentioned above.

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

• Savor a complete meal showcasing top-quality tagged Kasumi crab.
• Take pleasure in leisure time to wander the delightful streets of Kinosaki Onsen.
• Purchase local delicacies at Tajima no Mahoroba, a well-known roadside station.

Itinerary

• Umeda (Meet 7:15, Departure 7:30)
• Hamasaka: Watanabe Fisheries (Full course lunch of tagged Kasumi crab and shopping for seafood / approx. 90 minutes)
• Kinosaki Onsen Town (Stroll through the charming hot spring town. You can also enjoy visiting the public baths for an additional fee. / approx. 80 minutes)
• Michi-no-Eki Tajima no Mahoroba (Shopping for Tajima's local specialties, sweets, and local vegetables / approx. 30 minutes)
• Umeda (around 18:45)

Price Details

Included

• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus
• Round-trip transportation

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

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).
• Eligibility: This tour is not valid for Japanese nationals. It is available to overseas tourists only.
• 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 itinerary, visit order, departure/arrival times, and duration of each stop may change due to traffic or weather conditions.
• Menu items are subject to change depending on ingredient availability.
• Admission to Kinosaki Onsen's public bathhouses (soto-yu) is not included and must be paid on-site.

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