A handicraft truly unique to this area of Japan is called Mugiwarazaiku, a form of Japanese straw-working. The techniques used in this craft have been refined to their current level of mastery over a period of about 300 years.

There is a small art and literature museum located along Bungeikan St. This museum was constructed in the style of a traditional Japanese house. Inside, one can fins works of poets, authors, artists, and other famous people reflecting on Kinosaki.

Onsenji was built in 738 to commemorate the founding of Kinosaki onsen in memoru of Douchi-Shonin, who it is said to have prayed for 1000 days to usher the onsen waters forth from the rocks.

The ropeway is located at the base of Onsenji. One can ride the tram halfway to the top of the mountain, where the main building of the temple is located, or to the mountain peak, where an observation platform commands a fine view of Kinosaki, the Maruyama River and the Sea of Japan.

Of course, one forgo the ropeway altogether and make the scenic and tranquil walk oneself as there is a clearly marked (although steep in places) path all the way to the peak. At a leisurely pace, the hike should not take more than about forty minutes up, and about 30 minutes down.

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