The outdoor baths at Kinosaki Onsen are Ichino-yu, a bath of good luck and good fortune reminiscent of a Momoyama-style Kabuki theater; Gosho-yu, a bath of beauty; Mandara-yu, a bath of one wish in life modeled after a temple in honor of Buddhist ties; Jizo-yu, a bath of salvation for all living beings; Ko-no-yu, a bath of happiness; and Yanagi-yu, a bath of fertility. All six outdoor baths are within a 20-minute walk. The spring quality is chloride spring water. The water is warm, so there is little worry about catching a cold after a bath. For day visitors, the Yumepa one-day pass allows unlimited use of the outdoor baths. It can be purchased at the counters of each outdoor bath.

Kinosaki Onsen was founded 1,300 years ago. Otani River and the stone drum bridge are known as the best places in Japan to wear yukata. Beloved by many writers and artists such as Shiga Naoya and Arishima Takeo, the scene described by Yosano Tekkan in a poem, "The spirit of a morning journey and the sound of komageta wooden clogs as I head to the outdoor baths with a hand towel hanging from my hand," still lingers today. At Kinosaki Onsen, formal attire is a yukata with geta wooden clogs, and most inns provide yukata for walking around the hot spring town. There are many stores in the hot spring town with signs saying "Yukata Opinion Leaders" and are on hand to assist you if your yukata comes undone. The word "hot spring atmosphere" may be the perfect word for this town.

Arima Onsen is known for its two types of hot springs, "Kinsen" (gold spring) and "Ginsen" (silver spring). When talking about its history, three people are indispensable: Gyoki, Ninsai, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Gyoki, the monk who built the Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, laid the foundation for Arima Onsen, which has continued for about 370 years. Ninsai is the person who successfully restored the hot spring area that was devastated by a great flood. Hideyoshi loved Arima Onsen nine times between 1583 and 1594, and even built a villa there for his wife, Nene. However, he worked hard to restore Arima Onsen, which was devastated by the Great Keicho Earthquake in 1596, by building the "Yuyama Palace." There are many sightseeing spots in the hot spring town that can be visited on foot, such as the "Tenjinsengen," "Goshosengen," the carbonated spring shrine, and the "Kobe Municipal Taiko's Yudonokan," which displays a bathhouse that is thought to be part of the "Yuyama Palace."

It is about a 10-minute drive from Kinosaki Onsen Station. Hiwayama Onsen offers views of the Sea of ​​Japan below the cliffs, the waves crashing against the rocks, and the strange rock formations of the ria coast. The spectacular scenery that symbolizes the San'in Coast Geopark unfolds before your eyes. The uninhabited island offshore, Nochigashima, is the island where the legend of Urashima Taro remains. Sometimes the fantastical image of Dragon Palace comes to mind. In 1950, a gazebo resembling Dragon Palace was built, and it has become a great viewing spot from the lodging house, Kinparo. The adjacent Kinosaki Marine World is a 2-minute walk away. For guests staying overnight, the ticket becomes a free pass that is valid for the duration of their stay, allowing them to enter as many times as they like.

Located near the border between Hyogo and Tottori prefectures, this is an old hot spring resort lined with traditional Japanese inns and modern lodgings. The source of the hot spring that springs up along the Haruki River is called "Arayu", and 470 liters of hot spring water at 98 degrees gushes out every minute. This is a blessing from the San'in Coast Geopark. It became known nationwide after being featured in the TV drama "Yumechiyo Nikki". Try the Arayu eggs, which use the hot spring heat. Arayu tofu boiled in hot spring water contains a lot of baking soda, so the surface is smooth, and it is a classic way to enjoy Yumura. The hot spring has sodium bicarbonate, chloride, and sulfate properties. If you are traveling by car, be sure to visit the Machu Picchu of Japan, the ruins of Takeda Castle. It is about 75 minutes by car.

The puppeteers are divided into three parts: the foot puppeteer who controls both feet, the left puppeteer who controls the left hand, and the main puppeteer who controls the head and right hand. Each and every movement of each puppet, from the flowing gaze to the delicate movements of the fingertips, is so supple that it almost seems as if it has life in it. Another highlight is the unique and flashy productions, such as the quick puppet changes and the "oudougu gaeshi" mechanism that changes the stage background one after another. The performances vary depending on the time of year, but Awaji Puppet Joruri has been highly praised in America and France as well. It is definitely worth seeing.

Resort-style inns with outstanding views of the Kitan Strait and Osaka Bay are dotted along the eastern coast of Awaji Island. The spring quality is simple, weakly radioactive hot springs and alkaline simple springs. The "Creation of the Land Myth" that appears at the beginning of the Kojiki is alive here, as is the history of the "Sea People" who played an important role in the formation of the ancient nation at the eastern end of the Seto Inland Sea, which connects the continent and the Korean Peninsula with Kinai. For more information, see the Japan Heritage story "Awaji, the Creation of the Land that appears at the beginning of the Kojiki." Awaji Island also has a history as a "Miketsu Kuni" that offered food, mainly marine products, to the Imperial Family and the Imperial Court. The Kojiki also states that Awaji Island even brought drinking water for Emperor Nintoku. In a sense, the Imperial Court approved the food of Awaji Island. Even today, the Awaji Island brand, including three-year-old tiger pufferfish, cherry salmon, spiny lobster, Naruto sea bream, conger eel, Awaji beef, and onions, is well known throughout the country.