Neighborhood
Toyooka, Hyōgo
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Toyooka, located in Hyōgo Prefecture, offers visitors a blend of traditional craft and natural hot springs. The city is renowned for Toyooka bags, handcrafted from high-quality materials using time-honored techniques. Visitors can explore workshops and galleries showcasing these bags, and even try their hand at making one. Just a short train ride away lies Kinosaki Onsen, a historic hot spring town with seven public bathhouses, scenic willow-lined canals, and traditional ryokan inns. Toyooka itself features a charming downtown area with local eateries and cultural sites, making it a perfect base for exploring the region's heritage and relaxation.
Don't miss
- Visit a Toyooka bag workshop to see artisans at work and purchase a unique handmade bag.
- Soak in the seven public bathhouses of Kinosaki Onsen, each with different mineral waters.
- Stroll along the willow-lined Otani River in Kinosaki, especially beautiful in cherry blossom season.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Toyooka, Hyōgo
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTokyo / Shibuya / Yokohama Tours! Choose, Explore and Enjoy!4.8★ · 23 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$10 per personSee dates →
Most bookedOsaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience5★ · 163 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$69 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleNagoya Samurai & Toyota Tour guided by a friendly local4.8★ · 28 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$113 per personSee dates →More attractions in Kinosaki