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Akashi Park

A vast historical park centered on the Akashi Castle ruins, spreading right in front of Akashi Station. The two existing three-story turrets (Important Cultural Properties) of Akashi Castle, built in 1619, and the magnificent stone walls are overwhelmingly powerful. Having two turrets existing side-by-side is very rare even in Japan, making it a spot of high historical value. The seasonal nature in the park is beautiful, and it is known as one of Hyogo Prefecture's leading cherry blossom spots with about 1,000 trees blooming especially in spring. With large lawn areas and ponds, it is a healing spot with outstanding...

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Amagasaki Castle

Amagasaki Castle

Rebuilt in 2019 through citizen donations, this is a new symbol of Amagasaki. The interior, reproducing an Edo-period fortification with the latest technology, is full of not only historical exhibits but also experiential attractions using VR (Virtual Reality), allowing both children and adults to learn history enjoyably. Samurai experiences holding a sword and corners where you can take commemorative photos wearing costumes of the time are very popular with international tourists. The area around the castle is maintained as a beautiful park, and its illuminated appearance at night is also photogenic. You can enjoy a new style of Japanese castle...

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Amagasaki City

Located between Osaka and Kobe, this is a vibrant city that once flourished as a "factory town." Recently, through redevelopment, it has transformed into a very energetic city where modern shopping areas and downtown flavor coexist. Especially with the reconstruction of "Amagasaki Castle," its appeal as a historical sightseeing base has increased. In popular shopping streets, you can enjoy cheap and delicious "Osaka/Hyogo gourmet" along with local vitality and interact with friendly residents. With very good transportation access, it is a perfect base for active travelers who want to experience unadorned "real Japanese urban culture."

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Former Fujimori Family Residence

Former Fujimori Family Residence

A historically precious old private house that conveys the dignity of an Edo-period wealthy farmer's mansion to the present. The space with a heavy thatched roof, a magnificent central pillar, and a well-used hearth reflects the rich rural life of the time as it was. It harmonizes with the surrounding quiet natural scenery, and stepping inside, a calm time flows as if you have slipped back in time several hundred years. Here you can deeply learn about traditional Japanese residential structures and wisdom for coexisting with nature. For old house fans and travelers interested in the roots of Japanese living,...

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Tegarayama Central Park

Tegarayama Central Park

A vast general park in Himeji City that is a place of relaxation for citizens and gathers diverse cultural facilities. Rare tropical plants can be enjoyed at the symbol "Tegarayama Greenhouse Botanical Garden," and the ecology of familiar Satoyama creatures can be learned at "Himeji City Aquarium." Since the entire park is located on a hill, it is also excellent as an observation spot overlooking Himeji Castle and the city. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage are beautiful, and you can feel the seasonal transitions while walking the paths. There are also unique landscapes utilizing the remains of a...

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Taiyo Park

A unique theme park in Himeji City that reproduces world stone structures and famous sites at actual or elaborate scales. The greatest highlight is "Hakucho-jo" (White Swan Castle) at the top of a mountain, modeled after Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, where you can enjoy the latest trick art inside. Also, in the "Stone Area" at the base, mysterious monuments from around the world such as the Great Wall, Pyramids, Terracotta Army, and Moai statues are assembled. You can taste the mysterious sensation of taking a world tour while being in Japan. This park, with its overwhelming sense of scale and playfulness,...

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Japan Toy Museum

Japan Toy Museum

A world-famous private museum in the suburbs of Himeji City, utilizing an old storehouse-style building. About 160,000 toys and dolls collected from all over Japan and 160 countries worldwide are housed, and the vast collection is spectacular. From traditional Japanese "kokeshi" and "temari" to rare folk toys from around the world, humanity's culture and wisdom can be learned through play. There is also a corner where you can actually handle and play with them, a space that both children and adults can get lost in. It is a spot full of intellectual surprises where you can touch Japan's simple aesthetic...

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Ieshima Island

An archipelago consisting of over 40 islands floating off the coast of Himeji. Many active fishermen still live here, and the maze-like alleys, houses lined up on slopes, and fishing boats filling the port tell the story of "life on a Japanese island" as it is. Strolling through the island, you can encounter nostalgic remnants of the Showa era, and the warm hospitality of local people will soothe your heart. Eateries where you can taste freshly caught seafood on the spot are true gastronomic hidden gems. Away from the bustle of the city, enveloped in sea breeze and the sound...

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Himeji City

The central city of southwestern Hyogo and a historical sightseeing hub housing the World Heritage "Himeji Castle." The cityscape, which harmonizes modern convenience while protecting the tradition as a castle town, is attractive. Surrounding Himeji Castle, there are the beautiful Japanese garden "Koko-en" and the brick-built "Himeji City Museum of Art," allowing you to fully enjoy history and art at once. Himeji is also a city of gourmet, with local conger eel dishes, sake, and "Himeji Oden" coloring your trip. With excellent access from Kyoto and Osaka, it is an essential tourist city where you can directly experience Japan's traditional...

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Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

An ancient temple boasting over a thousand years of history, also referred to as the "Hieizan of the West." Located on Mt. Shosha at an altitude of 371 meters, beyond the ropeway climb spreads a sanctuary of silence where solemn temple buildings (hall buildings) stand in line amidst deep forest. Famous as a filming location for the movie "The Last Samurai," its overwhelming presence and historical weight overwhelm visitors from all over the world. Zazen and sutra copying experiences are also possible here. It is one of the most recommended places for authentic travelers seeking a quiet journey to touch...

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Takarazuka Grand Theater

Takarazuka Grand Theater

A dedicated theater for the "Takarazuka Revue," a unique world-class performing art composed only of unmarried women that Japan is proud of. The "dream world" woven by gorgeous costumes, grand orchestra performances, and overwhelming dance performances has a magical charm that captivates once seen. Inside the theater, there is also the "Takarazuka Revue Hall of Fame" where you can learn about its history and touch the enthusiasm of fans and the power of art. Along with the elegant atmosphere of the entire town of Takarazuka, it is a hall of emotion and excitement where you can experience the pinnacle of...

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HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE

HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE

A giant apple-shaped observatory theater of the world-famous character "Hello Kitty," built along the beautiful coast of Awaji Island. Inside the apple, Hello Kitty's cute worldview spreads out, and you can enjoy the latest projection mapping. From the rooftop observation deck, you can see a panoramic view of the sea and sky, with a surprise of seeing Hello Kitty's giant face. Combined with the adjacent restaurant "HELLO KITTY SMILE," it is a very popular photogenic spot for families and couples where you can enjoy fun character experiences and a sophisticated resort mood at the same time.

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Awaji Hanasajiki

Awaji Hanasajiki

A vast 15-hectare flower field spreading across hilly terrain at an altitude of about 300 meters. With the blue Seto Inland Sea and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge stretching out before you, the seasonal landscapes colored by canola flowers, poppies, sunflowers, and cosmos give an openness as if you are above the sky. The panorama of endless flowers and sea is a superb view symbolizing "Awaji Island, the Island of Flowers," and is popular as a driving route. Spending time for a slow stroll amidst the overwhelming carpet of colors woven by nature makes everyone who visits feel happy.

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Nadagogo Sakedokoro

Nadagogo Sakedokoro

A base where you can experience the culture of "Nada-Gogo," known as Japan's top sake district, with all five senses. In a space renovated from a former sake brewery, you can compare and taste famous Nada sake and learn about the delicate differences in taste by region. "Otsumami" snacks utilizing local ingredients that match the sake are also plentiful, making the pairing experience very popular with international tourists. By touching exhibits on brewing history and traditional brewing techniques, you can learn the depth of Japan's world-class SAKE culture. For sake fans, it is truly a heavenly place.

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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Ride the ropeway to the 400-meter summit to find one of Japan's largest herb gardens, with about 70,000 herbs and flowers of 200 species in full bloom. Lunch on a terrace overlooking the Kobe cityscape and sea, or enjoying original herb tea, provides a blissful time to forget daily life. The gardens change themes seasonally, from tulips in spring to Christmas illuminations in winter, enveloped in rich colors year-round. Located right next to the city, it is one of Kobe's most sophisticated resort spots where you can be healed by fragrant scents and superb views.

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Kitano Ijinkan-gai

Kitano Ijinkan-gai

An exotic area lined with Western-style mansions where foreigners lived when Kobe Port first opened. From the "Weathercock House," which retains beautiful Meiji-era architecture, to Starbucks in a historic building, every corner is picture-perfect. Stylish cafes and galleries line the steep slopes, allowing you to enjoy Kobe's unique atmosphere where Japanese tradition and Western culture blend. From the hill, you can overlook the city and sea, making it a classic must-visit spot for Kobe sightseeing where you can enjoy a sophisticated stroll while feeling the scent of history.

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Nijigen-no-Mori

Nijigen-no-Mori

A theme park within a vast park on Awaji Island where you can experience the worldviews of Japanese anime, games, and movies with all five senses. Popular works such as "NARUTO," "Godzilla," "Crayon Shin-chan," and "Dragon Quest" are fused with the latest technology and field athletics. At night, the entire forest is lit up, and enjoying mystical projection mapping is also an attraction. You can taste a sense of immersion as if you've become the protagonist of a story, making it an entertainment mecca where world travelers who love Japanese pop culture can have an unforgettable lifelong experience.

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Taka Town

Known as the birthplace of "Respect for the Aged Day," Taka Town is a place like a "hometown of the Japanese heart" where rich nature and warm hospitality live. It is the production area of "Sugiharagami" Japanese paper with 1,300 years of history, and the papermaking experience in the cold clear stream allows you to feel the depth of Japanese traditional crafts firsthand. Also, the town has one of Western Japan's largest lavender gardens, enveloped in a purple carpet and fresh scent in summer. Enjoying delicious dishes using local ingredients amidst beautiful rural landscapes with terraced rice fields. It is...

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Miki City

A town with a 1,500-year history as a "hardware town," globally known for the manufacturing of carpentry tools and kitchen knives. Knives filled with a craftsman's soul are loved by professional chefs for their excellent sharpness, and you can find lifelong tools in shops. On the other hand, Miki also has a unique face as having the "highest density of golf courses in Japan," making it popular as a resort area with beautiful greens. Additionally, there are facilities like "Miki Horse Land Park," Japan's largest disaster prevention experience facility, where you can simultaneously enjoy traditional craftsman culture, vast greenery, and...

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Ono City

A "craftsman's town" famous as a production area for abacuses and household cutlery. In particular, "Banshu Abacus" is designated as a traditional craft, and you can observe or experience the precise handiwork of craftsmen up close. Also, "Sunflower Hill Park," boasting one of the largest areas in Western Japan, is an excellent photo spot where hundreds of thousands of sunflowers bloom in summer and cosmos in autumn. In the center of the city, there is the Jodo-do (National Treasure) of "Jodo-ji Temple," and the "lighting production" where the Buddhist statues glow gold when the sunset shines into the hall fascinates...

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Kato City

Known as a special production area for Yamada Nishiki (highest-grade sake rice), this city has rich land that supports Japanese sake brewing culture. Historical famous temples are scattered here, such as the main hall of "Choko-ji" (National Treasure), which boasts one of the largest wooden structures in Japan. There is also "Tojoko Toy Kingdom," very popular with families, where traditional culture and modern entertainment coexist. Especially, the rural landscape shining golden in autumn is the beautiful agricultural scenery of Japan itself. It is an area where you can enjoy a heart-calming journey through historic shrines and temples while experiencing the...

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Kasai City

Located in the northern part of the Harima Plain, this is a city where ancient romance breathes, including the mystical Five Hundred Arhats and sites associated with Japan's oldest history book, "Harima no Kuni Fudoki." The unique temple landscapes, such as the three-story pagoda of "Ichijyo-ji" (National Treasure) and lined stone Buddhas, allow you to feel Japan's deep spirituality and history of art. Also, at the vast "Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center," you can enjoy seasonal flowers, and the tulip season is particularly spectacular. Furthermore, there are places that retain modern memories, such as the ruins of former military runways. It...

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Kita-Harima Area

Kita-Harima Area

Located in the east-central part of Hyogo, this is a region where pride as Japan's center point (the navel), industries with advanced craftsmanship, and beautiful nature coexist in balance. You can touch the essence of Japanese manufacturing, such as "Banshu-ori" with over 200 years of history and "Miki Cutlery" boasting world-class sharpness. Also, superb view spots that even serve as stages for dramas and movies are scattered, such as one of Western Japan's largest sunflower fields and the mystical "Tonamine Kogen." It is an area recommended for intellectually curious travelers who can enjoy traditional handiwork, rich food, and beautiful seasonal...

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Hamasaka Prefectural Sun Beach

Hamasaka Prefectural Sun Beach

An open and beautiful beach where a rich pine forest and wide sand beach continue. It is selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 White Sands and Green Pines," and calm waves and clear air welcome visitors. A campsite is also adjacent, and nights spent under the starry sky while listening to the sound of waves become the best memories for nature-oriented travelers. Also, the nearby Hamasaka Fishing Port is famous for landings of "crab" and "firefly squid," and a major attraction is being able to enjoy fresh seafood after playing at the beach. It is a popular spot for...

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