![Himeji, Tatsuno, Toyooka: leather masterpieces for something special all your own [Day 3]](https://ho-jl.com/images/2026/10/2520bd92-9408-419d-aef8-fdc61964bb8c.webp)
Masterpieces of Japan leather, crafted with the finely honed skills and wholehearted passion of artisans. In places where leather traditions and bag-making history live on, items that let you savor the best of Japan to the fullest—and the finest hospitality—await you!
On the final day, travel from Kinosaki Onsen to Toyooka. Stroll the atmospheric streets and enjoy a hands-on crafting experience. Back in Toyooka, take your time exploring bags steeped in history. Then, from Tajima Airport, connect via domestic flights to Haneda Airport. We look forward to welcoming you back to Japan!
With support from an artisan, you can try making an original item of your own. No sewing machine is involved, so beginners can join with confidence. Choose from a bag, sacoche, wallet, or coin case, stamp it with your initials or any lettering you like, and it's finished in about 40 minutes!
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▼ Raise a glass of natural wine over a lunch of fresh local ingredients
Known for Italian cuisine that makes generous use of rare ingredients delivered straight from nearby producers, such as Manganji peppers, butternut squash, and fresh artichokes. Let its pairings with natural wine become a memory of your trip.
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▼ On to a popular brand's flagship shop—not to be missed
A bag brand born in Toyooka and run by its own factory, which also offers items available only at its own stores. It has launched a new project, “Re:nuu,” which aims to switch every material it uses to low-impact alternatives and to make timeless products that can be cherished for years.
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▼ The main street of the bag town is packed with things to see
“Bag Street” was launched in March 2005 to revitalize the local industry and the shopping street. It is lined with 27 shops, including some that repair and clean bags. Look out for the bag vending machine and seasonal events, too!
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▼ The trip ends at a spot with charming retro architecture
A space created by renovating the Hyogo Noko Bank building, a piece of Japan's modernization heritage designated as a Registered Cultural Property. You can sense its history in the facade and in details such as the lamp posts. The menu also features sweets made with local fruit and dishes using premium brand beef.
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