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[Shiga] Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen
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4,500 JPY

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.
What to expect

Visit an inn that is said to be the oldest in Japan and one of the models for Ghibli's animated film "Spirited Away"

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