Local-Style River & Onsen — 2 Days
2 days, 1 nights ・ ≈192 km ・ 3h 15m driving (estimated)
The little getaway Japanese locals love most on a summer weekend! Head into the mountains for the coolest river water there is, then sink into an onsen afterwards. Life, enjoyed the simple way!
Itinerary (5 stops)
- DREAMAX Rent-a-Car 大阪本店
- 上北山温泉 薬師湯
- 道の駅 吉野路 上北山
- かもきみの湯
- DREAMAX Rent-a-Car 大阪本店
Indicative cost
| 🚐 Rental (JP STAR Treasure 1 ・ 2 days ・ weekday rate) | approx. ¥40,000 |
| ⛽ Fuel (9 km/L ・ petrol ¥161/L) | approx. ¥3,435 |
| 🛣 Tolls ・ ⛴ Ferry ・ 🌙 Overnight | — |
Tolls and ferry fares have to be worked out leg by leg from the actual route, and overnight cost depends which stops you choose — all three are calculated live on the map once you pick a vehicle and a departure date. The two figures above assume this vehicle at the weekday rate.
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