Kobe Port Tower was opened in 1963 for the reconstruction and development of Kobe Port. Built with the world's first pipe structure based on the concept of "unique design not seen in the world" and "being a symbol loved by Kobe citizens". It is also called “Steel Tower Beauty” because of its elegance and beauty, and it looks red in the daytime and lights up the city of Kobe … [Read more...] about Kobe Port Tower, Hyogo
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Kobe Oji Zoo, Hyogo
Speaking of sightseeing in Kobe, there are many people who plan to go sightseeing such as ijin-kan buildings (former residences of early foreign settlers), cityscapes, and sake brewery tours. However, the Kobe City Oji Zoo is also a popular spot. Because other than animals such as elephants and lions, pandas have been bred early in Kobe, a friendly city with Tianjin. In … [Read more...] about Kobe Oji Zoo, Hyogo
Nada Fighting Festival (Nada No Kenka Matsuri), Hyogo
There are so many festivals called "festival month" in Banshu in October. Especially Himeji's "Nada Fighting Festival" is widely known as one of the three major festivals in the Kansai region. This "Nada Fighting Festival" is an autumn festival held at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Shirahama-cho, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. This name comes from the fierce clash of "Mikoshi" … [Read more...] about Nada Fighting Festival (Nada No Kenka Matsuri), Hyogo
Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival, Hyogo
There are various festivals that dealt with "Minyo" (a traditional folk song), but it is probably the "Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival" where local love stands out. Tamba Sasayama once flourished as a castle town. There are many tangible and intangible cultures, such as local culture and local products, such as Sasayama Castle, Tamba black soybean, Botan-nabe, Tamba Toji, … [Read more...] about Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival, Hyogo
Arima Onsen Hot Springs Resort, Hyogo
Arima Onsen Hot Springs Resort located in Mt. Rokko's Gorges. It is relatively cooler in summer than downtown Osaka and Kobe, and is also known as a summer resort. On the other hand, winter is severe cold and sometimes snow is piled up. Such Arima Onsen is famous nationwide as a cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and spring and autumn can be said to be the best season for … [Read more...] about Arima Onsen Hot Springs Resort, Hyogo
Goshiki-zuka Kofun Tumulus, Hyogo
"Goshiki-zuka Kofun Tumulus" was built in the late 4th century with a large keyhole-shaped tomb mound in Tarumi, Kobe. It is considered to be a grave of the rulers who ruled the Akashi channel and its surroundings. The largest burial mound in Hyogo prefecture. It is unusual to be able to climb to the top of the tomb, and of course if you are interested in history or archeology, … [Read more...] about Goshiki-zuka Kofun Tumulus, Hyogo
Kobe Maritime Museum, Hyogo
The Kobe Maritime Museum, located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is packed with many exhibits related to ships. There is also an exhibition that you can enjoy not only seeing but also using your senses. It is a museum that adults and children can enjoy with their families. The sea of Kobe, which has played an important role as an important trading hub with China and the … [Read more...] about Kobe Maritime Museum, Hyogo
Himeji Central Park, Hyogo
“Himeji Central Park”, which is nicknamed "Himecen" by locals, is a tourist destination representing Himeji. It is a theme park where you can enjoy a safari park-type zoo, an amusement park, a swimming pool in summer and ice skating in winter. In the park with such a lot of sights, it is photogenic everywhere. After leaving the safari gate, it is the world of animals. … [Read more...] about Himeji Central Park, Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Spring Town), Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen is a heartwarming town with a hot spring atmosphere. A nostalgic townscape has long spread here in the spa town. Such a tasteful Kinosaki Onsen is actually a popular tourist area full of attractions. Of course, there are many full of tourist attractions, such as the famous resort hot spring, marine resorts, parks, temples and shrines, art museums, workshops and … [Read more...] about Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Spring Town), Hyogo
Koko-en Garden, Hyogo
The national treasure "Himeji Castle" of Hyogo Prefecture Himeji City which has been selected as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and also as one of Japan's 100 best castles. Himeji Castle, with its large keep built in 1609, leaving its beautiful appearance in the present age, is popular as a spot where you can enjoy the traditional Japanese landscape as well as its historical … [Read more...] about Koko-en Garden, Hyogo