Kobe / Toyooka / Himeji / Kinosaki
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The Kansai region's "back parlor," which looks its prettiest in fall huesArima Onsen is one of Japan's three oldest hot sprin...
The World of YukataKinosaki is a historic gem of Japan with a beautifully preserved landscape and 7 public hot springs, or so...
Kobegyu is the most famous of Japan's famed Wagyu beef.The combination of the fine, delicately sweet red meat and the flavor ...
The Best Winter FoodFrom early November to the end of March, one of the greatest winter treats is Matsuba crab, the male snow...
A Thousand Years of Hot SpringsThe Yumura hot springs have been attracting people for over a thousand years. What distinguish...
Tajima Cattle: Producers of the World's Finest BeefAsk meat lovers what they regard as the finest premium beef in the world a...
Go Back in Time to EdoFor a statement to the prosperity of the Edo period and samurai society, look no further than Izushi Ca...
Japan's Castle in the SkyStanding 348 meters above sea level and offering spectacular views of Hyogo Prefecture are the ruins...
A major event with over 3 million visitors each yearKobe Luminarie was first held in December 1995, to pray for the repose of...
Step into Nature and HistoryThe San’in Coastal Geopark is a beautiful nature park with many interesting geological features...
Hachigoro Toshima Wetland and the Return of the StorkThe Hachigoro Toshima Wetland is an artificial wetland developed by Hyog...
A Sea of Autumn LeavesNative to Japan, the Dodan Tsutsuji, or Enkainthus perulatus trees, create an enchanting scenery of koy...
Among Japan's must-see natural wonders are the hypnotic Naruto Whirlpools, which are created by the changing tides in the Nar...
Beauty and Wonder at Mount HachibuseNestled in the Chugoku mountain range sits Mount Hachibuse, which is sometimes referred t...
Mount Rokko is easily accessible from Kobe/Osaka areas and provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the nightscape, rated am...
Fun and Excitement at Kounotori Tajima AirportThe Kounotori Tajima Airport, which opened in May of 1994, is approximately 4km...
Known as the Weathercock House for the weathercock on its tower, Kazamidori no Yakata is the only red brick home in the Kitan...
Established in 1913, the Takarazuka Revue held its first performance in 1914 and now enjoys worldwide popularity thanks to it...
With a length of almost four kilometers, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge. It opened in 1998...
Kenbishi's brewers adjust the filtering process to avoid over-filtering, which can cause a sake to lose its richness of flavo...
A Bridge to the SkyAmarube Viaduct opened for service in 1912 and supported the operation of JR West's San'in Main Line from ...
The Nada District in Kobe is one of Japan’s top sake producing regions. Nada is renowned for its sake thanks to the high qu...