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Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen

Location Kanto, Japan
$31.39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.
Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • 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.

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).
Return details
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).

  • 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.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen

    Location Kanto, Japan
    $31.39
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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