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.

   
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Bronco Billy Steak House

Bronco Billy Steak House is a family friendly chain restaurant located throughout Japan. The atmosphere is that of an American Read more…
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Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown)

Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) is one of only three Chinatowns in Japan. Although Nankinmachi is relatively small compared to other Chinatowns Read more…
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Higashi Yuenchi Park

Higashi Yuenchi Park is a relaxing mini-oasis grassed park in urban Sannomiya, around 700 meters south of JR Sannomiya Station. Read more…
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Kobe Winery

Kobe Winery perched on a hill in the west of Kobe produces wine from a variety of grapes grown in Read more…
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Akashi Park (Akashi Castle Ruins)

Akashi Park is a wide open park just in front of JR Akashi Station. It is listed as one of Japan’s Top Read more…
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Awaji Hanasajiki Flower Park

Awaji Hanasajiki is a beautiful flower park overlooking the bay and Akashi bridge. The flowers change depending on the season Read more…
New Temples & Shrines
Hyogo Sightseeing Guide

Kakurin-ji Temple

NEW Experience at Kakurinji Temple A monk will guide you around this national treasure. Relax with Zen meditation, Shakyo and Zazen Read more…
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Shirai Oomachi Fuji Park

Shirai Oomachi Fuji Park is a Japanese wisteria park located in the northern area of Hyogo Prefecture. The beautiful hanging Read more…
New Bars & Pubs
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Soda Up

Soda Up (ソーダ アップ) is a fresh juice cocktail bar in Kobe and fast becoming one of the most fashionable Read more…
New Restaurants
Kobe Restaurants

8 Eighth Beef Kobe

8 Eighth Beef エイトビーフ is a steak and hamburger restaurant on the ground floor in Mosaic, Harborland. This family friendly restaurant Read more…
New Outdoors
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Sumaura Sanjo Yuen Park

Sumaura Sanjo Yuen Park (須磨浦山上遊園) is a family friendly park with multiple attractions for kids and great views looking over Read more…
New Museums
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Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum

Visit the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial – Disaster Reduction Museum in HAT Kobe. Learn about earthquakes and see what damage Read more…
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Kashima Shrine

Kashima Shrine 鹿嶋神社 is in the small city of Takasago, about an hour drive from Kobe. This large shrine is quite impressive Read more…
New Outdoors
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Okamoto Plum Park

Okamoto Plum Park (Okamoto Bairin Koen) is a multi-level hillside park which has great views of the city. It’s main Read more…
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Mikiyama Forest Park

Mikiyama Forest Park 兵庫県立三木山森林公園 is a nature reserve in Miki city, less than an hour drive from central Kobe. The wide open Read more…
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Sumadera Temple

Sumadera Temple (Suma Temple) is a beautiful Buddhist Temple built in 886 and is one of Kansai’s best-kept secrets. If Read more…
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