【10% OFF】Full Day Tour to Kinosaki Onsen & Kasumi Crab (Premium Coach / From Osaka)

Travel in Comfort on a Premium Coach

Experience a comfortable journey on a specially designed coach that includes spacious seating, an onboard restroom, and a vanity area.

Onboard Features & Amenities

• Spacious seating layout with 8–9 rows (in contrast to the typical 12-row setup)
• Seats come with tables and footrests for enhanced comfort
• Most seats have access to power outlets or USB ports
• Reclining seats
• Complimentary wet towels (while supplies last)

Spacious Restroom with Vanity

• The coach includes a large restroom with a vanity area, providing more comfort than standard restroom-equipped coaches.

Seating Arrangement

• Seating is organized in either 2+2 (four seats across) or 2+1 (three seats across), depending on the coach. Seat assignments will be given on the day of departure.
• On coaches with a 2+1 configuration, group members may be seated one behind the other rather than side by side.

Safety Information

• Seat belts are required to be worn at all times while the coach is moving, in line with Japanese traffic laws.
• For safety, please refrain from moving around the coach when it is in motion. It is advisable to use the restroom during scheduled breaks and to limit its use while the coach is in transit.

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 may vary based on ingredient availability.

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to shop for fresh seafood and local specialties.

What Makes Tagged Kasumi Crab Special?

Tagged Kasumi Crab is selectively sourced from the highest quality live crabs. Each crab must adhere to stringent criteria for size, freshness, and quality before receiving its official tag, ensuring an authentic premium product with outstanding flavor and presentation.

About Kasumi Crab

Kasumi Crab is a premium Red Snow Crab caught at Kasumi Fishing Port and is typically enjoyed from autumn to spring. Harvested from the cold waters of the Sea of Japan, it is celebrated for its naturally sweet, juicy meat, rich umami taste, and delicate texture. It is delicious whether boiled, grilled, or served 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 regarded as one of the most famous hot spring towns in the Kansai region, situated along the Sea of Japan in northern Hyogo. Take a leisurely stroll through its picturesque streets or visit its renowned public bathhouses (soto-yu).

Please note:

• Admission to the public bathhouses is not included and must be paid at the site.
• Satono-yu is temporarily closed until further notice.
• Kono-yu is undergoing renovations until October 30, 2026 (tentatively).
• Operating hours and closing 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 exclusive to the Tajima region. Explore the farmers' market for fresh seasonal vegetables and baked goods, or enjoy regional dishes at the restaurants and food court, including options featuring premium Kobe beef. Don't miss products made with Iwatsu Negi, Asago City's famous sweet and tender green onion.

Please note: This stop is not included on December 31 due to reduced 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 oversees 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 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

• Ride in style on a luxurious coach equipped with ample seating, vanity tables, and restrooms for your convenience.
• Indulge in a complete meal that highlights the exquisite tagged Kasumi crab.
• Take pleasure in leisure time to wander through the picturesque streets of Kinosaki Onsen.
• Purchase local delicacies at Tajima no Mahoroba, a well-known roadside stop.

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