Discover Hyogo Japan

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Discover Hyogo Japan

Welcome to HyogoJapan.com. Our goal is to provide you with the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, outdoor spots and more in Kobe city and Hyogo Prefecture. We also feature many events and latest news on our blog.

   
New Zoos | Aquariums
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Nature Studio Kobe | Minatoyama Aquarium

Nature Studio Kobe is a multi-purpose community facility in Kobe, housed in a renovated building that was formerly the historic Read more…
New Outdoors
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Nunobiki Falls

Escape the city and experience some beautiful nature, Nunobiki Falls – 布引の滝 – are just a short hike from Shin Read more…
New Temples & Shrines
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Kakinomoto Shrine

Kakinomoto Shrine 柿本神社 is a small Shinto shrine in Akashi. Its often used for worship to the deity of education and Read more…
New Cafes
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Takamura Coffee Roasters Factory and Cafe

Takamura Coffee Roasters Factory and Cafe opened their second branch on Awaji Island in April 2022.  The large open-floor space Read more…
New Outdoors
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Rokko Morinone Museum

Rokko Morinone Museum – ROKKO森の音ねミュージアム (formally Rokko International Musical Box Museum 六甲オルゴールミュージアム) houses automatic musical instruments of all shapes and sizes from the Read more…
New Outdoors
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Sunflower Hill Park (Himawari-no-oka Park)

Sunflower Hill Park (Himawari-no-oka Park, ひまわりの丘公園) is a large open park with a big playground in Ono, Hyogo. During the Read more…
New Outdoors
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens 神戸布引ハーブ園 is a special place in Kobe city. It’s a pretty place filled with lots of Read more…
New Outdoors
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Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden (Arboretum)

Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden or Kobe Municipal Arboretum (Kobe Shinrin Shokubutsuen) is one of the largest botanical gardens in Read more…
New Cafes
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Prato Cafe

Prato Cafe プラートカフェ is a cute little tree house cafe with views of a beautiful pond in Ono city, Hyogo. Read more…
New Museums
Kobe Museums

UCC Coffee Museum (temporarily closed)

NOTE: UCC Coffee Museum is current closed. Keep an eye out on their official website for the latest information. (Updated Read more…
New Outdoors
Things to do in Akashi

Ishigadani Park

Ishigadani Park 石ケ谷公園  is another little hidden gem in Hyogo Prefecture. The park surrounds the Akashi Central Gymnasium and is Read more…
New Sightseeing Spots
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Anma Historical Museum and Samurai House

Anma Historical Museum and Samurai House 安間家史料館／武家屋敷 is a beautifully preserved samurai residence built around 1830 for the Anma family, Read more…
New Bars & Pubs
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International BAR 1134

Tucked away on the 4th floor of the Kenwa Building in central Sannomiya, International BAR  1134 is a vibrant, go‑to Read more…
New Restaurants
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Birdman Tori-Soba Izakaya

Located in the centre of Shiso, Birdman is a casual izakaya-style restaurant that combines yakitori and soba in a relaxed Read more…
New Sightseeing Spots
Kobe Sightseeing

Maiko Marine Promenade

Maiko Marine Promenade is a 300m long viewing deck that sits 47m above see level under the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Read more…
New Sightseeing Spots
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Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is a Cultural World Heritage site and is widely considered the best castle in Japan. It has a Read more…
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