Ankoku-ji,a hidden temple, located in the north part of Hyogo, near by Kinosaki-Onsen offers a breathtaking scenery with bright Dodan-Tsutsuji Azalea in autumn
Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉) / Hyogo
Kinosaki is a pleasant historical hot spring town, allows you to have a unique Japanese experience while strolling around in Yukata, and hot springs hopping.
Takeda Castle Ruins/ Hyogo
Takeda Castle, a stunning set of castle ruins located in the mountains of Hyogo is often called as the Castle floating in the sky or the Machu Picchu of Japan”.
Tatsuno Castle and Park/ Hyogo-Harima
Tatsuno Castle is located just 15km from Himeji castle. You can walk around the lovely castle town whle enjoying the historic atmosphere and cherry blossom.
Sasayama Castle Ruins/ Hyogo-Tanba
Sasayama castle, located in Hyogo offers nice views of the surrounding countryside. About 1,000 cherry trees surrounding the moat of the castle bloom In spring.
Koko-en Garden (好古園) / Himeji
Koko-en, Japanese traditional garden in the west side of Himeji Castle consists of 9 various gardens of the Edo Period. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal changes.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is located in the top of Mt. Rokko, 400 meters above from the city. You can enjoy seasonal flowers with the great view of Kobe below.
Shukugawa Park (夙川公園) / Hyogo
Shukugawa park is Located both side of the Shukugawa River in the west of Nishinomiya City. The park is famous for the cherry blossom viewing spot.
Himeji Castle / Hyogo
Himeji Castle, the striking white edifice Castle is considered the most beautiful in Japan. The castle was constructed in the mid-14th century.
Nishinomiya-jinja Shrine/ Hyogo
Nishinomiya shrine is the home of the god of commerce. The Toka Ebisu Festival is always a lively event with many visitors wishing for prosperous business.
Arima Onsen/ Japan’s three best hot springs (日本三大名湯)
Arima Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring towns in Japan. It has a recorded history going back to the 631 published Nihon Shoki, the second oldest book
Himeji Castle/ Japan’s three best castles (日本三大名城)
Himeji Castle is the most beautiful castle and is one of the few that has escaped the ravages of civil war, earthquakes. Renovation was completed in 2015.