Kannabe, located in northern Hyogo, is the perfect central location to make your basecamp. Several of northern Kansai’s major sites are within a 2 hour car drive radius. Here you will find all the hospitality and meals of a Ryokan for a fraction of the price.
A great location for someone wanting a diverse selection of activities without the hassel of having to relocate each time for those activities.
About Basecamp Detail
NOTE: The times displayed are the average fastest
times it takes to reach the listed destination from
Kannabe by car. Actual times may vary.
ACTIVITIES
- @Takeno
- Swimming, snorkeling, sea kayak, scuba diving, hiking, and more.
- @Kannabe
- Lava treking, hiking, treeing, grass skiing, paragliding, and more.
BEST SEASON(S)
- Spring
- Summer
TRAVEL TIME
- Car – approx 39min
- Bus/Train – approx 2hrs
One of the best white sandy beaches in the Kansai region can be found less than an hour away by car from Kannabe. At Takeno Beach you can swim in the warm and blue waters of the Sea of Japan from June to August. Spend a day snorkeling, trying SUP, or just relaxing on the sandy beaches with a good book. Then head on up to the mountains for more fun.
ACTIVITIES
- @Izushi Castle Town
- Eirakukan Kabuki Theater, Izushi Soba, historic buildings, castle ruins, and more.
- @Kinosaki Onsen Hot Springs
- 7 public hot spring bath houses, stroll the town in a yukata, climb the ropeway, and more.
BEST SEASON(S)
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
TRAVEL TIME
- Fastest approx. time by car
Kinosaki Onsen 40min
Izushi Castle Town 40min - Fastest approx time by bus/train
Kinosaki Onsen 90min
Izushi Castle Town 70 min
For those looking for a more cultural and historical route we suggest going to Izushi, the old castle town known for its beautiful architecture, castle ruins and sara soba (plated buckwheat noodles). Travel down to Izushi, about 40 min by car for the morning and then up to Kinosaki Onsen. Kinosaki Onsen is a popular hot spring town renowned for its 7 bath houses and natural hot springs. A great atmosphere to be experienced during the day or night when you can see people dressed in yukata strolling through the streets. From Kinosaki to Kannabe it’s about a 40 minute drive.
ACTIVITIES
- @Amanohashidate
- Amanohashidate is a landbridge known as one of Japan’s 3 most famous views and is also nicknamed “The Bridge to Heaven”.
- @Tottori Sand Dunes
- Lava treking, hiking, treeing, grass skiing, paragliding, and more.
BEST SEASON(S)
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
TRAVEL TIME
- Fastest approx. time by car
Amanohashidate 120min
Tottori Sand Dunes 61min - Fastest approx time by bus/train
Amanohashidate 4 hours
Tottori Sand Dunes 3 hours
To the east and west of Kannabe are two points of geological and scenic interest. About 120 minutes to the east by car is Amanohashidate, a land bridge that is also nicknamed “the bridge to heaven” and is known as one of the three most beautiful views in Japan. Then about 61 minutes to the west by car are the sand dunes of Tottori. Here you can walk and play on the sand dunes and visit the sand art museum.
