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Kobe Harborland
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Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlet
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Samurai Residence of the Kaminoyama Domain
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Hanshin Koshien Stadium
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Ikuta Shrine
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Kobe Oji Zoo
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Himeji Castle
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Kobe City Suma Aqualife Park
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Hyogo Prefectural Park Awaji Hanasajiki
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Kinosaki Marine World
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Japanese Castles: A Top-Floor View
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10 Best Art Museums in Kansai Region
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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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- Relaxing walk around Sumoto on Awaji Island
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- Located in the center of Awaji Island, “Sumoto” is a castle town that has prospered since the Edo period. This is the perfect place to walk around leisurely. Starting from Sumoto Castle Site with its superb view, we introduce a one day course exploring old-style small lanes with many small shops of delicious items. Enjoy the many charming spots while wandering around Sumoto.
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- Awaji Island road trip with superb views and cuisine
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- We introduce a one day sightseeing plan that crosses “Awaji Island”, the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, which is also called the Hawaii of Hyogo. Let’s go on a journey to discover cuisine full of the bounties of the land and sea, as well as impressive scenery. It is a driving course as a car is needed to get around Awaji Island.
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- A stylish west coast driving course around Awaji Island
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- Awaji Island, the “Hawaii” of Hyogo. The west coast is an area lined with the most popular attractions. We introduce a plan to fully enjoy Awaji Island, such as island gourmet, and places with superb views. It is a driving course which starts from Kobe and travels across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
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- Warm Cloth
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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