Tourist Information of Hyogo

The area of Kinosaki Onsen, Izushi, and Yumura Onsen in Tajima is an area blessed with rich nature. In the summer, there are many tourists who visit for activities such as swimming and camping, while in the winter, skiing and other outdoor activities are popular. In addition, there are many tourist spots such as Kinosaki Onsen, a picturesque hot spring town with wooden inns lining the beautiful Otagawa River, as well as Izushi and Genbudo Cave, and gourmet food such as Tajima beef and Matsuba crab. Yumura Onsen is also a famous hot spring in Tajima, known as the "village of steam" due to its abundant hot water and high temperature, along with Kinosaki Onsen. It might be nice to heal your tired body from sightseeing and activities in the hot springs.

Kobe has a history of accepting various cultures from different countries, so there are streets with exotic atmospheres such as the former Western-style houses where Westerners used to reside and the Nankin-machi area formed by Asians, which have become one of the indispensable spots for sightseeing in Kobe. In addition, Kobe has many date spots, such as the Kobe Port Tower and Harborland along the harbor where the sea breeze blows, and the nationally famous illumination event "Kobe Luminarie" is held in winter. Kobe is also famous for its night view, especially from the observation deck at the top of Mt. Maya, where you can enjoy a beautiful night view known as the "10 million dollar night view." In the northern part of the city, there is Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, which attracts many tourists of all ages throughout the year.

Awaji Island is the largest island among the remote islands located in the Seto Inland Sea, connected by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo and the Oonaruto Bridge in Tokushima. With a warm climate throughout the year, it is called the "Island of Flowers" because you can enjoy beautiful flowers wherever you go. There are also many attractive tourist spots such as Awaji Farm Park and ranches where you can interact with animals, Awaji World Park ONOKORO where you can enjoy miniature buildings and feel like you're traveling around the world, and Isonokami Shrine where you can feel the history. In addition to these tourist spots, there are many gourmet spots where you can enjoy local specialties such as onions and delicious seafood from the rich sea, so you can enjoy both sightseeing and food.

When it comes to Himeji, the famous Himeji Castle is a national treasure and a world heritage site. In addition, there are many tourist spots around Himeji Castle where you can stroll and visit, such as the prefectural history museum that introduces ethnic history and the Senhime Tenmangu Shrine. Himeji Central Park, where you can enjoy amusement parks, safaris, pools in the summer, and ice skating in the winter, is also recommended for families with small children. Soy sauce is a specialty of Tatsuno, and Tatsuno's famous soy sauce manju is worth trying at least once!

Akashi is famous as a "city of time" that serves as the standard for Japan's time, located on the 135th meridian east longitude of Japan Standard Time. It has many tourist spots such as Akashi Castle and the world's longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. As it faces the Seto Inland Sea, Akashi has prospered as a "city of food" blessed with seafood and is one of the leading gourmet spots in the Kinki region. When you visit, be sure to try local gourmet foods such as Akashi-yaki, okonomiyaki, and tako-meshi!

Takarazuka is famous for the Takarazuka Revue, but it is also known as the town where the famous manga artist Osamu Tezuka spent his childhood and for having the Hanshin Koshien Stadium. In addition, this area has many shrines and temples, including the Seikara-jin Seichoji Temple and the Nakayama Temple. Nishinomiya is a nationally famous sake-producing area that has been producing sake since the Muromachi period. You can enjoy tasting sake while touring the Nada Gogou, the best sake district in Japan.

Tamba-Sasayama has a history of prospering as a transportation hub since ancient times, and its townscapes and culture reflect the strong influence of Kyoto, making it a charming city. One of the most famous spots is the ruins of Takeda Castle, located at an altitude of about 350m on Mt. Kojo. If the conditions are right, a fantastic sea of clouds can be seen from the castle tower, which is an impressive sight. In addition, Tamba chestnuts, Tamba black beans, and matsutake mushrooms are local specialties of Tamba-Sasayama, and delicious gourmet dishes made with these ingredients are also available.