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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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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.