Inaugural ONSEN & Gastronomy Walking in Mochimugi & Yokai Town, Fukusaki, Hyogo

About this event

The inaugural 'ONSEN & Gastronomy Walking' will take place in Fukusaki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, known as the birthplace of Kunio Yanagita, the father of Japanese folklore studies, and celebrated as a town of yokai (supernatural spirits). This event is a walking tour where participants can savor delicious dishes made with Fukusaki's specialty 'mochimugi' (glutinous barley) while enjoying the town's charms. Walkers visit sights unique to Fukusaki, including a pond where kappa are said to appear and unique yokai benches placed on street corners. The approximately 6.5 km course starts from the JR Fukusaki Station Tourist Exchange Center Plaza and finishes at Monjuso. The walking time is roughly 3 to 4 hours (excluding bathing time), with all participants required to finish by 15:30. A hot spring bathing ticket is provided to participants, allowing them to soothe their walking fatigue in the hot springs. Wearing comfortable athletic clothes, walking shoes, and bringing a towel is recommended. The event will proceed rain or shine. Start times are divided into 5 slots from 9:30 to 11:00, with a capacity of 20 people per slot, totaling 100 participants. Ticket sales begin on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00.

Venue

Fukusaki Town

Fukusaki-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo