Discover the top things to do in Hyogo, home of Kobe beef and unmissable castles like Himeji and Takeda. Marvel over Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, visit Harborland and Meriken Park, ride a cable car up Mount Rokko or soak in historic Arima Onsen.

Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. Its long history as a port city, concentration of multi-national companies, and reputation as a cosmopolitan city make it a popular tourist destination in the Kansai Region.

Himeji is Hyogo Prefecture's second largest city by population and has been the center of the historical Harima Province for over a thousand years. It is most famous for its history as a castle town and the location of Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most famous World Heritage Sites.

With snow-covered mountains in winter, beautiful beaches in summer, springtime flowers and vivid autumnal leaves, Hyogo is a delight in each of Japan's distinct seasons. The question is what to start with in a prefecture which has been described as Japan in miniature.

2017年3月1日 · Mistakenly overlooked by pop-culture tourism locations in the neighboring Kyoto, Osaka and Nara Prefectures, Hyogo is an alternate trip along the golden route with ancient castles, secret onsen villages, coastal cities, and the highest quality beef in …

Awaji Island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is known for traditional puppet theater. The Awaji ningyō jōruri troupe performs at Awaji Doll Jōruri Pavilion in Minamiawaji city. Reconstructed hilltop Sumoto Castle overlooks Osaka Bay.

2012年9月15日 · Reportedly the most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle (Himeji-jo)—nicknamed the “White Heron”—has been standing proudly on top of a hill called Himeyama, in Himeji, south Hyogo, for 400 years.

2025年1月24日 · Find upcoming events and things to do in Hyogo, including festivals, exclusive exhibitions and cool gatherings – check out our events listings calendar for more information on what's near you and what's coming up each weekend.

2013年12月12日 · From the mountain top, visitors can look across Osaka bay and see three different prefectures: Hyogo, Osaka, and Wakayama. Be sure to dip your feet in Sumoto's hot spring foot bath near the base of the small mountain.

2024年10月22日 · Situated along Japan’s famous ‘Golden Travel Route’ and adjacent to the Seto Inland Sea, the city of Akashi remains largely undiscovered by international tourists. It is, however, a popular destination among Japanese gastronomy enthusiasts due to its fresh, delicious, and affordable seafood.