What are the recommended tourist spots in Hyogo Prefecture?

Kobe, which still retains the retro and romantic atmosphere of a port town from the time of its opening, is famous for places like the Kitano Foreigners' Houses, the Former Foreign Settlement, Nankinmachi, Kobe Port Tower, and Meriken Park. We also recommend the fun towns of Motomachi and Sannomiya, the beautiful million-dollar night view from Mt. Rokko, and the famous hot springs of Arima Onsen. Other famous sights include the mountain castle ruins of Takeda Castle Ruins in the Tajima area, the famous hot springs of Kinosaki Onsen, the World Heritage site of Himeji Castle in the Harima area, which has gained even more luster after undergoing preservation and repair work over the last five and a half years, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's largest suspension bridges, and the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait in the Awaji Island area.

How to enjoy Hyogo Prefecture depending on the season

In spring, we recommend the cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle and Takeda Castle Ruins, both of which have been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots." In the summer, we recommend the Minato Kobe Marine Fireworks Festival, where about 6,500 fireworks are launched, Kinosaki Marine World, which has a variety of shows, and Kinosaki Onsen, where you can enjoy visiting the outdoor baths. In autumn, there are many spots to see autumn leaves, such as the Rokko-Arima Ropeway, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the autumn leaves of Mt. Rokko, and Zuihoji Park, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves that is said to have been loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the winter, when the air is clear, we recommend the night view from Mt. Rokko or Mt. Maya. Also, during the cold winter, you'll want to relax in a hot spring. We also recommend spending some time relaxing at Arima Onsen, a tourist hot spring resort with 1,300 years of history, rich in nature and brimming with atmosphere.

What kind of travel plans are available for Hyogo Prefecture?

There are plans to Accommodation overnight at Kinosaki Onsen and Arima Onsen, plans to spend a relaxing time in hot spring resorts, plans to tour Himeji Castle and the Tango Peninsula, plans to explore history and temples and shrines, and plans with the same travel price for one person per room. There are also Leisurely Travel with leisurely itineraries, trips Married Couples Only, Upscale Travel, and hiking trips.

What are the local gourmet foods of Hyogo Prefecture?

Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture is famous for its local dishes "Akashiyaki," "Takomeshi," and "Sobameshi." Other local delicacies you should try at least once include "Ibonoito" somen noodles, which originated in Hyogo Prefecture, "Kobe beef," "Tamba black beans," and "Kasumi crab," a brand crab from Kasumi, Hyogo, which will be available for eating in Sep..

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Arima Hot Springs

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Arima Onsen, located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is the oldest hot spring in Japan, with a history of about 1,400 years since its opening. It is characterized by its brown "kinsen" (gold spring) and colorless, transparent "ginsen" (silver spring). The hot spring town is lined with many high-class inns, including the traditional Japanese inn "Kinzan," which was awarded a Michelin star for its cuisine, and the long-established hotel "Hyoei Koyokaku," which was founded 700 years ago. The most popular hot spring facility is "Taiko no Yu." There are 26 types of baths, including "Tenka no Yu," which blends gold and silver springs, and "Golden Steam Bath," which is themed on a golden teahouse, and other baths that will pique your curiosity. There are also public outdoor baths such as "Kin no Yu" and "Gin no Yu," which can be enjoyed on a day trip.

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Himeji Castle

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Himeji Castle is a symbol of Hyogo Prefecture, a national treasure and registered World Heritage Site. It is said to have been built in 1346 by Akamatsu Norimura, a military commander during the Nanboku-cho period. The five-story, six-storey castle features pure white walls and is nicknamed "Shirasagi Castle" for its graceful appearance resembling a white heron spreading its wings. It is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, with around 1,000 cherry trees blooming in spring surrounding the castle. The castle is lit up from sunset, allowing you to enjoy the fantastic beauty of the castle and cherry blossoms floating in the darkness. It gets crowded during the daytime, so it is recommended to visit in the morning or evening.

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Awaji Island

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Awaji Island is the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, located in the southern part of Hyogo Prefecture. It is said to be the first island born by the god who created Japan. The island is attractive for its nature and tradition, with attractions such as the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait and the Awaji Ningyo Za, where you can see the traditional culture of Awaji Ningyo Joruri. A recommended dish is shabu-shabu made with sea urchin, a specialty of Awaji Island. This exquisite dish is made with a rich soup based on raw sea urchin and skewers of sashimi of sea urchin and seafood. In addition, overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, there is Iwaya Onsen, also known as the "hot spring of all diseases." Why not spend a luxurious moment while looking out over the Seto Inland Sea?

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Famous but not so well known? Mount Rokko

Mt. Rokko is well known among people in the Kansai region and is well known throughout Japan, but what exactly is it like? What is there? Mt. Rokko is a 931m high mountain located on the north to west side of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture. You can take a ropeway to the top of the mountain. During the Meiji period, foreign residents developed leisure facilities and other facilities, and it is also known as the "Karuizawa of the West." With its wonderful views and rich nature, it is a Image that has long been loved by locals. The top of Mt. Rokko is packed with leisure spots, including a garden terrace, an observation deck, a botanical garden, a ranch, and a music box museum. There is so much you can't see everything in one day. There are also many great spots for night views, not just during the day, so we recommend Accommodation overnight.

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Sobameshi: A humble but effective gourmet dish

Don't say that this is what happens when you make fried rice without washing the frying pan after making yakisoba. One of the popular local gourmet foods that has been loved by locals for a long time is sobameshi. Each restaurant has its own unique seasoning, and it's strange that it has its own unique taste that is neither fried soba nor fried rice. If you come to Hyogo Prefecture, this is a must-try dish. It is said to have originated in Nagata Ward, a downtown area of Kobe. It started when a worker at a nearby small factory asked an okonomiyaki restaurant to fry the cold rice in his lunch box along with the fried soba. After that, it became common to offer a service where customers could bring in their own rice to be fried, which reminds us of the close relationship between the restaurant and its customers at the time, and makes us feel nostalgic and warm. It may taste even better if you try it while remembering such an episode, which is a bit impossible in today's world.

: Kobe, which still retains the retro and romantic atmosphere of a port town from the time of its opening, is famous for places like the Kitano Foreigners' Houses, the Former Foreign Settlement, Nankinmachi, Kobe Port Tower, and Meriken Park.
We also recommend the fun towns of Motomachi and Sannomiya, the beautiful million-dollar night view from Mt. Rokko, and the famous hot springs of Arima Onsen.
Other famous sights include the mountain castle ruins of Takeda Castle Ruins in the Tajima area, the famous hot springs of Kinosaki Onsen, the World Heritage site of Himeji Castle in the Harima area, which has gained even more luster after undergoing preservation and repair work over the last five and a half years, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's largest suspension bridges, and the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait in the Awaji Island area.

: In spring, we recommend the cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle and Takeda Castle Ruins, both of which have been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots."
In the summer, we recommend the Minato Kobe Marine Fireworks Festival, where about 6,500 fireworks are launched, Kinosaki Marine World, which has a variety of shows, and Kinosaki Onsen, where you can enjoy visiting the outdoor baths.
In autumn, there are many spots to see autumn leaves, such as the Rokko-Arima Ropeway, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the autumn leaves of Mt. Rokko, and Zuihoji Park, a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves that is said to have been loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
In the winter, when the air is clear, we recommend the night view from Mt. Rokko or Mt. Maya. Also, during the cold winter, you'll want to relax in a hot spring.
We also recommend spending some time relaxing at Arima Onsen, a tourist hot spring resort with 1,300 years of history, rich in nature and brimming with atmosphere.

: There are plans to Accommodation overnight at Kinosaki Onsen and Arima Onsen, plans to spend a relaxing time in hot spring resorts, plans to tour Himeji Castle and the Tango Peninsula, plans to explore history and temples and shrines, and plans with the same travel price for one person per room.
There are also Leisurely Travel with leisurely itineraries, trips Married Couples Only, Upscale Travel, and hiking trips.

: Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture is famous for its local dishes "Akashiyaki," "Takomeshi," and "Sobameshi."
Other local delicacies you should try at least once include "Ibonoito" somen noodles, which originated in Hyogo Prefecture, "Kobe beef," "Tamba black beans," and "Kasumi crab," a brand crab from Kasumi, Hyogo, which will be available for eating in Sep..