Hyogo Travel Guide

An interactive theme park for children where you can enjoy a mix of toy play and attractions.

A “Castle in the Sky” known for its atmospheric views above a sea of clouds and its mountain castle stone walls.

A seaside art museum designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando.

An Awaji Island theme park where visitors can see famous architecture from around the world and experience a variety of attractions.

Feel the pulse of jet planes up close at this park in the front row of the runway.

A spot where you can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines along with spectacular seaside views.

Take on more than 50 attractions at a beach with outstandingly clear water, recognized as one of Japan’s Top 100 Pleasant Beaches! This floating water obstacle park offers a one-of-a-kind experience filled with laughter and a liberating sense of fun.

Enjoy Kobe cuisine in a nostalgic space renovated from a former elementary school.

A fun interactive facility where you can touch dolphins and even swim with them.

A retro mountaintop park beloved as a relaxing getaway for Kobe locals.

A riverside park along the Ikuta River where you can enjoy rows of cherry trees and waterfront scenery in the city.

A deity of learning and love standing on a hill overlooking the city and sea of Kobe.

A teppanyaki restaurant where you can savor Kobe Beef and seasonal seafood.

A long-established ramen shop renowned for its hand-pressed noodles and a century-old secret sauce.

A Japanese restaurant in Kakogawa where you can enjoy crab dishes shipped directly from Kasumi Fishing Port in a variety of courses.

A Japanese seafood restaurant on Kitanozaka where you can enjoy fresh seafood and crab dishes.

Authentic Akashiyaki from Akashi, made with 100% jin-ko and fragrant dashi broth.

A long-established restaurant on Uonotana Shopping Street where you can enjoy Akashi specialties loved for many years.

A long-established favorite where you can enjoy expertly made Akashiyaki.

A yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy exceptionally fresh Kobe beef, made possible by its direct management by a meat wholesaler.

A casual Western-style restaurant where you can enjoy Kobe beef hamburger steak.

A steak restaurant in Sannomiya where you can indulge in Kobe beef through course meals.

Innovative French cuisine in a historic Ijinkan, where tradition and creativity come together in harmony.

A long-established Kobe Italian restaurant dedicated to preserving authentic, traditional flavors.

A Flagship Store Where Five Kobe-Based Brands Come to Life.

One of the largest shopping malls in the Kansai region, with around 300 stores including a department store, supermarket, and specialty shops.

A community hub in front of Himeji Station with 200 stores.

A large shopping mall packed with shopping, dining, and entertainment.

A resort-style outlet mall by the glittering sea.

A renowned shop for tsukudani (traditional Japanese preserved food) made with carefully selected ingredients, established over 60 years ago.

Your go-to for Himeji's soul food & souvenirs! Your trusty shopping multiplex just in front of Himeji Station.

A large scale commercial complex within Kobe Harborland, and Kobe’s popular tourist spot.

A department store with a classical architecture that fits beautifully into the townscape of the Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe

A comprehensive Busssan (product) center offering a collection of various carefully selected foodstuffs from Awaji island.

The largest outlet mall in West Japan artfully designed as a sophisticated town for mature customers.

An indulgent stay at a hot spring resort overlooking the Naruto Strait.

A family resort hotel where guests can unwind after a full day of fun.

A paradise on the hill where panoramic sea and sky views and hot springs help you unwind.

A natural hot spring resort for adults with panoramic views of Kobe.

Soak in soothing hot springs, savor fine cuisine, and immerse yourself in 350 years of history.

Stay in a cultural property filled with Japanese beauty and the spirit of traditional craftsmanship.

A seaside retreat in Kobe where the sound of waves and sunset help you unwind.

A Hotel Next to Takarazuka Grand Theater Where the Dream Continues.

A relaxing hot spring hotel, convenient as a base for your Himeji trip.

A hot spring inn with ocean-view rooms throughout, where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery and gourmet food of Awaji Island.

A luxury resort where Awaji Island’s nature and architectural beauty come together.

A luxurious stay with ocean views and Jacuzzi baths in every room.

Sea, sky, and fields of flowers as far as the eye can see. Two seasons bring two different spectacular views into bloom.

A glamorous event that symbolizes summer in Ashiya, highlighted by a powerful fireworks show featuring Approx. 6,000 fireworks.

Get swept up in dazzling dances and spectacular fireworks!

An annual summer festival held in a historic shopping street in central Kobe.

A large-scale, citizen-participation festival held throughout the Sannomiya area.

This is a distributed fireworks event that beautifully colors the night sky of Kobe.

A prayer for peace for those gone before us glitters across the lights of Kobe.

A spirited autumn festival in Nada, where luxurious portable shrines collide within the shrine grounds.