Kinosaki Onsen: A Literary Stroll

A literary stroll for two through Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉), known as the setting of Shiga Naoya's (志賀直哉) 'At Kinosaki' (『城の崎にて』). Begin your trip at the drinking fountain and foot bath in front of the station, then trace the footsteps of the writers at the Kinosaki Literary Museum (城崎文芸館). Take the ropeway up Mount Daishi (大師山) for a sweeping panorama of the hot-spring town, the Maruyama River (円山川), and the Sea of Japan. Visit Onsenji Temple (温泉寺), then walk along the willow-lined Otani River (大谿川), where the steamy townscape looks picture-perfect from every angle. A recommended day for couples and married pairs alike.