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Summer Hills & Hidden Rotenburo — A Hyogo Onsen Escape
2 days · 4 stops · ¥25,000–¥40,000
Sat, Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 9
Two days of cool temple gardens, a historic sake brewery, and a long soak in Japan's oldest hot spring town — all within an easy drive from Osaka.
Days
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Kyuan-ji Temple
Osaka
Schedule
Day 01 of 02Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Osaka · 1 night
Sat, Aug 8 → Sun, Aug 9 · 2 guests
09:00
EXPLORE
久安寺
Stay ~1h 15m
A cool hillside Shingon temple north of Osaka with a Kamakura-era gate and a quiet pond garden — a calm start before the heat.
~32 min by car
10:47
STAY
有馬温泉
Stay ~5h
Arimaonsen Station
Japan's oldest hot spring town — spend the afternoon exploring its narrow lanes, then book a private rotenburo at a traditional ryokan.
Getting around
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Koyasan World Heritage Ticket
Round-trip from Osaka + cable car + Koyasan buses — ¥3,140 / 2 days.
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,000–¥24,000 / person / day
¥55,000–¥95,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥12,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 3 travel legs and 1 hotel night. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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