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Shiso City

Located in west-central Hyogo, this is a nature-rich city certified as a "Forest Therapy Base," with about 90% of the city area being forest. Famous waterfalls such as "Hara Fudo Falls," selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, are scattered here, where you can enjoy forest bathing filled with negative ions and hiking. In addition, there is a theory that Shiso is the "birthplace of Japanese sake," and sake tasting at traditional breweries is one of the attractions. You can enjoy authentic outdoor activities throughout the four seasons: skiing in winter, and camping from spring to summer. It is...

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Sayo Town

Sayo Town, at the western end of Hyogo, is a town that fascinates travelers from all over the world with the beauty of its night sky and summer "sunflowers." In summer, the sight of about 1.2 million sunflowers dyeing the vast land yellow is spectacular, and that overwhelming color will surely be a lifelong memory. Also, the "Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory," which has one of the world's largest telescopes, is located in the town, where you can observe a starry sky as if it's falling. Strolling through the streets of "Hirafuku," which retains the remnants of an Edo-period post town, is...

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Kamigori Town

Kamigori Town, located on the border with Okayama Prefecture, is a calm historical town through which the clear Chigusa River flows. Known as a place associated with the Nanboku-cho period warrior Akamatsu Enshin, mountain castle ruins and old temples are scattered about, evoking historical romance. Especially "Kokenawa Castle Ruins" and "Shirahata Castle Ruins" are popular as historical exploration spots that double as hiking. Nature is also rich, and the cherry blossom trees along the river and local agricultural products nurtured by pure water symbolize the simple beauty of rural Japan. While not a flashy tourist destination, it is a place...

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Tatsuno City

"Tatsuno City," located in southwestern Hyogo, is a city where castle town flavor, traditional industries, and beautiful nature harmonize. The Tatsuno district in the center is called the "Little Kyoto of Harima," attractive for its old streetscapes drifting with the scent of soy sauce. On the other hand, the Mitsu-cho area on the sea side features Murotsu, a port town with 1,300 years of history, where you can enjoy superb views of the calm Seto Inland Sea. Furthermore, in spring, the World Plum Park, said to have "ten thousand trees at a glance," colors beautifully. With a 400-year history of...

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Kobe Municipal Arboretum

A vast arboretum representing Japan, utilizing the expansive grounds of Mt. Rokko. Although very close to the city, trees from all over the world and Japanese wild plants are displayed in conditions close to nature, allowing you to touch plant diversity while enjoying forest bathing. The "hydrangeas" during the rainy season are particularly spectacular, and the sight of hydrangeas—the flower of Kobe City—filling the mountainside is breathtakingly beautiful. In addition, the autumn foliage is wonderful, and the Metasequoia avenue dyed golden is photogenic. With guided tours available, it is a place for deep soul-healing learning and relaxation for international tourists...

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Ogo-cho, Kobe City

"Ogo," which once flourished as a post town for sankin-kotai, is a charming town where historical streetscapes and rich agriculture coexist. "Ogo-shuku Honjin Ruins," the only site in Japan adjacent to a roadside station, has restored and opened a magnificent building where Edo-period samurai stayed; you can reflect on the history of the time while looking at the hearth and beautiful garden. In addition, Ogo is famous as a production area for "Yamada Nishiki," the highest-grade sake rice, and beautiful rural landscapes spread out. Private houses where the skills of thatched-roof craftsmen breathe and simple gourmet foods utilizing local ingredients...

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Yamada-cho, Kobe City

Although only a short distance from downtown Kobe, this area retains deep traditional Japanese rural landscapes. Here, there is "Hakogi Sennen-ya," an Important Cultural Property considered the oldest private house in Japan, conveying Muromachi-period architectural styles to the present. The landscape with scattered thatched-roof old houses makes one feel as if they have slipped back in time several hundred years. Surrounded by rich nature, you can trace the roots of Japanese residential culture while feeling seasonal agricultural products and the beauty of Satoyama. Hiking courses are also maintained, making it a hidden village known only to a few, ideal for...

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Mudo-ji Temple

Located at the foot of Mt. Nibu in Kita-ku, Kobe City, surrounded by rich nature, Mudo-ji is an ancient temple with a history continuing since the Heian period, enveloped in silence and mystery. It houses five precious Buddhist statues designated as National Important Cultural Properties, including the wooden seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai, the principal image, allowing you to feel the depth of Japanese Buddhist art up close. The grounds are very quiet with few visitors, offering a meditative time listening only to the chirping of birds and the sound of wind. The mossy stone steps and the surrounding deep...

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Harborland

Located on the west side of Kobe Port, Harborland is Kobe's representative waterfront complex where shopping, gourmet, and entertainment fuse. From "Umie Mosaic" spreading along the sea, you can gaze at the night view of Meriken Park on the opposite shore and moored cruise ships, making it very popular especially for couples and families. You can see a panoramic view of the Kobe cityscape from the iconic "giant Ferris wheel." Additionally, there are shops utilizing former brick warehouses and the Anpanman Children's Museum, offering enjoyment all day for children and adults alike. It is a spot symbolizing Kobe modern where...

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Mt. Rokko

Mt. Rokko, towering behind the city of Kobe, is one of Japan's leading mountain resorts where you can enjoy various leisure activities and superb views. Climbing to the summit by ropeway or cable car, you'll find the "Rokko Garden Terrace" and the "Rokko Shidare Observatory," where you can enjoy mystical light productions. The "10-million dollar night view" from the summit sparkles like scattered jewels and fascinates all who visit. In addition, there are plentiful cultural facilities such as the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden and the Music Box Museum. You can enjoy hiking throughout the four seasons and skiing in winter,...

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Arima Onsen

One of Japan's three oldest and three most famous hot springs, Arima Onsen has been loved by many great figures such as the Imperial Family and Toyotomi Hideyoshi since ancient times. The greatest feature of this hot spring is that you can enjoy two different water qualities: the reddish-brown "Kinsen" (Gold Spring) containing iron and salt, and the colorless and transparent "Ginsen" (Silver Spring) containing carbonic acid and radium. In the hot spring town with many slopes, traditional lattice-door inns, souvenir shops, and live demonstrations of carbonated crackers are crowded together, allowing you to feel the Japanese atmosphere as you...

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Hana-no-michi (Takarazuka Station – Takarazuka Grand Theater)

Stretching from Takarazuka Station to the Takarazuka Grand Theater, "Hana-no-michi" (Flower Road) is a promenade that invites you into the world of the Takarazuka Revue, with seasonal flowers in full bloom. The elevated walkway utilizes the former embankment of the Muko River, and in spring, a tunnel of cherry blossoms in full bloom creates an exhilaration as if walking on a storybook stage. Along the road, bronze statues related to the Revue stand in line, and retro-style shops and cafes are plentiful. Spending time for a slow stroll while immersed in the glamorous afterglow of the Revue is a special...

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Nakayama-dera Temple

Nakayama-dera Temple in Takarazuka City is an ancient temple said to be the first Kannon pilgrimage site in Japan established by Prince Shotoku. In particular, as a temple for praying for safe childbirth, it has gathered wide faith from historical figures such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi to many modern families. Within the grounds, there is a very rare "purple five-story pagoda," and its colorful beauty and power surprise visitors. In addition, because it is located on a mountainside, it has a good view, and accessibility has improved with escalators, so anyone can worship with peace of mind. It is a famous...

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Nunobiki Falls (Ontaki)

Although it is only a surprising 15-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station on the Shinkansen, this magnificent waterfall is counted as one of Japan's three major divine waterfalls. Among them, the largest "Ontaki" boasts a 43-meter drop, and the sight of water heroically flowing down the steep rock face is overwhelming in its power. The surroundings are enveloped in deep forest, filled with rich nature and negative ions that make it hard to believe it's right behind the city. It has a history of being loved by many men of letters since ancient times, including the Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihira,...

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Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine, located in Murotsu, Tatsuno City, is a venerable shrine that has continued since the Heian period and flourished as a mikuriya (shrine estate) of the Kamo-wake-ikazuchi Shrine (Kamigamo Shrine) in Kyoto. The greatest characteristic is that all the shrine buildings are built facing the sea. From the grounds, you can overlook the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, and especially the view seen through the giant "sago palm" tree (a National Natural Monument) emits a unique beauty where tropical atmosphere and sacred air mix. It is a power spot where people's faith for maritime safety and bountiful...

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Murotsu District, Tatsuno City

Murotsu, boasting over 1,300 years of history, was once one of the leading port towns on the Seto Inland Sea where envoys to Tang China and daimyo on sankin-kotai stopped by. Old houses built crowdedly along the coastline and the remains of the "Gohonjin," a former guesthouse, convey the prosperity of those days. The streetscape spreading across a steep slope facing the sea creates a unique landscape, overflowing with nostalgic and calm marine flavor. It is also famous for its fresh "oysters" in winter. This is a hidden gem for history fans and photographers where you can feel the history...

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Tatsuno District, Tatsuno City

Tatsuno, called the "Little Kyoto of Harima," is a town full of flavor where history as the castle town of Tatsuno Castle flourished and the scent of soy sauce brewing drifts through the air. Old white-walled storehouses and samurai residences still remain, and it is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. At the museum of the soy sauce maker "Higashimaru Shoyu," you can learn about the history of brewing that has continued for 400 years. In addition, it is the home of Miki Rofu, the lyricist of the children's song "Aka Tombo" (Red Dragonfly),...

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Post Town Hirafuku

Located near the prefectural border with Okayama and along the Sayo River, Hirafuku is a historic streetscape that flourished as one of the largest post towns on the Inaba Kaido during the Edo period. The "stone walls along the river" lined up by the river, together with the scenery of white-walled mansions and storehouses standing there, exude an atmosphere as if you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. Also, traces of legends remain, such as "Konzo-ji Temple," the place where Miyamoto Musashi is said to have had his first duel. In addition to being able to stroll...

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Tonamine Kogen

A vast grassland of about 90 hectares spreading across Kamikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, known as one of the leading silver grass colonies in Western Japan. In autumn, the entire area is covered with golden silver grass, and the way it sways in the wind looks just like a sea of light. Famous as a filming location for the movie "Norwegian Wood" and Taiga dramas, its quiet and beautiful scenery stretching endlessly deeply heals visitors' hearts. Its seasonal expressions are also attractive, such as mountain burning in spring, vivid green in summer, and snowy landscapes in winter. It is a photogenic...

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Kamitategani-iwa Rock

A giant strange rock about 30 meters high towering on the coastline of Nushima. It is likened to the "Ame-no-Nuboko" used by the two gods Izanagi and Izanami when creating the nation in Japanese mythology, and is known as a power spot symbolizing the island. In the center of the rock, there is a naturally formed heart-shaped cavity, and it is said that if you capture this in a photo, good luck will come, or love will be fulfilled. Its appearance of standing with dignity while being buffeted by rough waves is divine, and the dynamism when viewed up close...

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S BRICK (Former Kanebo Factory Red Brick Warehouse)

A complex facility in Sumoto City, Awaji Island, renovated from a red brick spinning factory built in the Meiji era. While the heavy brick exterior that feels the history remains as it is, the interior is a creative space where a modern-design cafe, workspace, and kids' space fuse. Here you can touch dishes using local fresh ingredients and crafts unique to Awaji Island. The sight of former modern industrial heritage coming back to life as a community exchange place is beautiful, making it a perfect modern stop-off spot for enjoying nostalgic photography or relaxing in a sophisticated space between travels.

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Sumoto Castle Ruins

Located at the summit of Mt. Mikuma, these castle ruins retain grand stone walls from the Sengoku to the Edo periods. "Nobori Ishigaki" (Climbing Stone Walls), which are rare in Japan, still exist, allowing visitors to see robust defensive technology of the time up close. From the simulated castle keep rebuilt on the summit, a panoramic view of the Awaji Island castle town Sumoto and the calm Osaka Bay spreads out. Especially in spring, cherry blossoms color the surroundings of the stone walls, making it a superb view spot where heavy history and natural beauty harmonize. It is one of...

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Onokorojima Shrine

Located in the southern part of Awaji Island, this shrine symbolizes the "Kuniumi" (Birth of the Nation) legend in Japanese mythology. The 21.7-meter-high "Giant Torii" standing at the entrance path is counted as one of Japan's three major torii and its overwhelming presence can be seen from afar. This land is said to be the place where the two gods, Izanagi and Izanami, first created Japan, and within the grounds, there is a hill associated with the "Ame-no-Nuboko" (Heavenly Jeweled Spear) used by the two gods to create the country. It is very famous as a god for matchmaking and...

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Nushima Island

A comma-shaped island floating about 4 km off the south of Awaji Island. In Japanese mythology, it is a mysterious place where the legend remains of "Onokoro Island," the first island created by the gods. The greatest highlight is the giant "Kamitategani-iwa" (Standing God Rock), about 30 meters high, protruding from the sea surface. Its shape is said to look like a halberd or a heart, emitting an overwhelming presence fitting for a mythological stage. Shrines associated with mythology are scattered across the island, and a cruise around the island allows visitors to fully enjoy rough strange rocks and clear...

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