- Kobe Harborland
- Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlet
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Samurai Residence of the Kaminoyama Domain
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Ikuta Shrine
- Himeji Castle
- Kobe Oji Zoo
- Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
- Hyogo Prefectural Park Awaji Hanasajiki
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Areas
What is Hyogo?
Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture’s main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country’s most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.
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Itineraries
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- 15 days: Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara
- 15days
- Start: First Cabin Haneda Terminal 1 Day 1: Tokyo Day 2: Tokyo Day 3: Tokyo, Chiba Day 4: Tokyo, Kanagawa Day 5: Tokyo, Kanagawa Day 6: Kanagawa Day 7: Kanagawa, Kyoto Day 8: Kyoto Day 9: Kyoto Day 10: Kyoto Day 11: Kyoto, Osaka Day 12: Osaka, Hyogo Day 13: Osaka, Nara Day 14: Osaka Day 15: Osaka Popular spots in this itinerary: Tsukiji Outer Market, Kitsuneya, UNIQLO Ginza
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- Himeji one day trip
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- Osaka trip
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- This plan includes sightseeing in Osaka and staying at a hotel in Kobe
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Climate
What to Wear
- Jan
- Warm Cloth
- Feb
- Warm Cloth
- Mar
- Jacket
- Apr
- Jacket
- May
- Long
- Jun
- Long
- Jul
- Short
- Aug
- Short
- Sep
- Short
- Oct
- Long
- Nov
- Jacket
- Dec
- Warm Cloth
Getting Around
Often seen as an extension of the Osaka region, Kobe City is just a 25-minute direct train journey from Osaka on the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line. Stay on this line for another 37 minutes to reach Himeji in western Hyogo prefecture or change at Amagasaki Station to head north to Sasayama. To reach the centre from Kobe Airport, jump on the Portliner to Sannomiya Station where you can change onto the Tokaido-Sanyo Line.
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How to get to Kobe Airport