More than just a trip!What is Health Tourism?
Have you ever been away from home, surrounded by unfamiliar surroundings, and suddenly noticed something or had a change of heart about something?
That is the power of travel.
Health Tourism is a combination of travel and health, allowing you to enjoy your trip to the fullest while healing and recharging your body and mind, and enabling you to continue healthy habits even after returning home, resulting in a richer lifestyle.
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The whole of Kyotango city is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark San’in Kaigan Geopark, and part of the coastline comes under the San’in Kaigan National Park. Get active in the natural environment that suits you with walking, cycling, water sports, forest bathing and more.
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Surrounded by the sea, mountain and countryside, Kyotango is brimming with a wide array of fresh ingredients. With fresh new ingredients all year round, Kyotango prides itself on offering delicious food no matter the season. Eating seasonal cuisine allows the body to naturally regulate to adapt to that season.
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There are Onsen hot springs enriched by the Geopark.
With around 40 hot spring sources of various types, Kyotango has the most in Kyoto prefecture.
Aside from public hot springs, the local hotels have their own hot springs that are worth a visit so you can soak to your heart’s content. -
Kyotango was home to Guinness World Record World’s Oldest Man, Jiroemon Kimura, who lived to age 116. On top of that, with 3 times the national average of people aged 100 and up, Kyotango is known as the home of health and longevity.
The 3 Components of Health - Exercise, Nutrition & Rest
- Exercise
- Stimulating body & mind
Exercise stimulates our muscles and brain as we age, maintaining muscle strength and helping avoid and improve symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome. Refresh your mind and body, engulf yourself in the magnificent nature of the Geopark and embark on walking and cycling trails while taking in the picturesque scenery.
About the Geopark
- Nutrition
- Local Ingredients, Traditional Dishes & Healthy Diet
Keep healthy by enjoying local ingredients and regional cuisines that have been keeping people living long in Kyotango for centuries. Experience the true charm of a “Food Trip” here where the land bears an abundance of fresh seasonal ingredients from the sea, mountains and countryside.
About Cuisine
- Rest
- Hot Springs & The Forest, Connecting with Culture & Tradition
Going to the onsen and connecting with the local people and culture helps the body and mind relax. Take it easy and enjoy a leisurely stay with hot springs overlooking the Sea of Japan and open air baths surrounded by the beautiful green of traditional Japanese gardens.
About Onsen
The Home of the World’s Oldest Man
- Jiroemon Kimura
(1897-2013, aged 116) - “Eat small and live long” was the key to Kimura’s longevity.
Kimura never missed a meal, kept his portions small and devoted himself to agriculture until he was 90.
In 2011, he was certified as the Guinness World Record World’s Oldest Man and that record still has yet to be broken.
- What is the secret to health and longevity?
- Kyotango is a city rich in nature, blessed with diverse climates, where summers are hot and winters are snowy. Since the old days, the people of Kyotango have lived active lives keeping busy with fishing and farming, connecting with nature and eating healthy amounts of locally grown seasonal ingredients. It is thought that one can live a healthy long life by following these healthy eating habits and living this somewhat inconvenient, far from the city, but active lifestyle reminiscent of ancient times.
Kyotango City has 3 times the national average of centenarians (people aged 100 plus)
Characteristics of Longevity in Kyotango
- Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish and seaweed
- Walking often and quickly
- Many people have a young vascular age
- Low rates of Dementiaand more!
Data provided by Kyotango Longevity Cohort (※)
※Epidemiological survey carried out since 2015 by Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in collaboration with Kyotango City
The survey revealed the secrets of longevity in Kyotango by offering free medical examinations for those aged 65 and up in the Tango region.
Learn more below (in Japanese)
Endless combinations!Explore our wide variety of health-conscious programs
Kyotango City Tourism Association created the Kyotango Health Tourism Programs in collaboration with local businesses under the instruction of the Japan Health Tourism Organization and in 2020, earned the first ever Health Tourism Certification in Kyoto Prefecture.
There are a variety of programs to choose from such as the Healing the Mind and Body & Learning the Secrets of Longevity Program or the 80 km Geotrail Program which follows 8 walking courses along the coastline and traverses the natural scenery of the UNESCO Global Geopark.
Recommended for:
Businesses
- For the Company's Health Management® Policy
- As a New Employee Training Program
- For Emloyee Welfare
※Health Management (健康経営) is a registered trademark of Kenkokeiei Nonprofit Organization
Schools
- Learning about and experiencing the Mountains and the Sea
- For School Trips focused on Nature and the Environment
Groups/ Tours
- A chance to bond over exercise and onsen
- Deepening friendships and a fun way to keep fit
Kyoto Health Resort Kyotango (Kyoto Health Resort 京丹後®) is a registered trademark of Kyotango City Tourism Association