Programs
Kyoto Health Resort Kyotango Centenarian Health Walk
- Health Concerns
- Unhealthy Lifestyle/ Eating Habits/ Mental Health
- Treatment
- Behavioral Therapy/ Climatotherapy/ Exercise Therapy/ Diet Therapy
Learn the secrets of longevity, surround yourself with abundant nature and make the most of the beautifying hot spring waters in this food and walking tour. This program is designed to heal the body and mind and help people become aware of their health.
This program explores Ukawa in Tango-cho, an area rich with nature where the sea meets the mountains.
Savor meals made with fresh ingredients from the sea and mountains that have been loved by long-living locals for decades. Walk the streets of the nostalgic local fishing village. And, after your adventures, rejuvenate your body and skin in the hot spring.
This program allows you to heal your body and mind and be mindful of your health while surrounded by nature.
Recommended for
- Those who lack opportunities to get out into nature (of all ages)
- Those who want to heal their body and mind and become aware of their health
- Business managers who endorse Health Management and their staff
Benefits
- Combat Metabolic Syndrome and other diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes & cardiovascular disease)
- Keep Active, Exercise
- A chance for rest and relaxation, Mental Health Awareness
- Promotes Nutrition, Eating Habits
- Vitalizes the workplace
Details
01 Orientation, Health Check (20 mins)
Following the orientation and health check (health sheet and blood pressure check), a summary of the program schedule will be given.
02 Nostalgic Health Walk (120 mins)
After a warm up exercise to loosen the body, you will walk with your local guide through the retro fishing village, taking in the beautiful coastline of the Geopark. Refresh your body and mind with the picturesque scenery.
Walking Course
Distance: Approx. 2,200m
Time required: Approx. 2 hours
The walk will take you at a relaxed pace through the old fashioned town and along the coast.
03 “Centenarian Bento” Lunch (60 mins)
Lunch consists of a healthy, nutrition-balanced bento box made with local ingredients.
04
Hot Spring/ Shopping Time
The Onsen is a hypotonic alkaline hot spring containing sodium-sulfate, sodium-bicarbonate, and sodium-chloride.
Known for its skin beautifying properties and ability to soothe chronic joint and muscle pains, this hot spring will melt away your fatigue from walking.
Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato
Soak in the hot spring and marvel at the deep blue of the Sea of Japan and the setting sun as it sinks below the horizon.
This mountain hot spring is nestled in between bamboo groves and surrounded by the sounds of nature.
The male and female baths swap locations every day and there is a restaurant on site so it is perfect for a long retreat.
The farmers’ shop at Yoshino no Sato is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables and goods prepared by local farmers. There are all sorts of items on sale from marine products only found in this seaside town to curated products from all over the country.
Overview
- Operation Period
- April-November (Excluding Thursdays)
- Program Duration
- Approx 4 hrs 20 mins
- Meeting Time
- 10:30 am ※Lunch is from 1:00 pm
- Required No. of Participants
- 30 (Minimum of 10 people need to run the program) ※Should your group exceed 30 people please get in touch.
- Estimated Price
- 4,500 yen per person (tax incl.) ※In the case of 10 people
- What’s Included in the price
- Orientation & Health check fee, Lunch Bento, Walking Guide fee, Hot Spring Entry fee
- Booking Deadline
- 21 days before
- Payment Method
- Prepayment (Payment details will be given at time of booking)
- What to Bring
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- Shoes that are comfortable for walking
- Bag that is easy to carry e.g. Rucksack
- Rain Gear (e.g. umbrella, rain coat)
- Towel
- Drink (for hydration)
- Warm clothes/ thermals in the winter
- Cancellation fees
- Up to 14 days before 0%
8-14 days before 20%
3-7 days before 30%
2 days before 40%
1 day before 50%
Same day 100%
- Please note
- The Nostalgic Health walk takes place even in the event of rain, however, should an official adverse weather warning be published, it will be changed to an indoor activity like Aerobics or Yoga. Any changes made based on weather will be announced on the day of the activity.
Meeting Place, Access
Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato
・40 minutes by car from San’in Kinki Expressway “Kyotango Omiya IC”
・60 minutes by car from Amanohashidate
・40 minutes by car from Ine
Kyoto Health Resort Kyotango Centenarian Health Walk
Organized by: Kyotango City Tourism Association
In cooperation with: JTB Corporation Kyoto Central Branch, Kyotango City Hall, Ukawa Factory, Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato, Kyotango Tango-cho Nakahama Region, NPO Urban Development Support Center, Kyoto by the Sea DMO