Valley Spots in Hyogo Area
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- Hyogo
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- Ritsuun Gorge
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyougo Pref. Asagoshi Wadayamachoutakeda
- A picturesque area located partway up Mt. Asago in Takeda Wadayama-cho, Asago City. Dotted with ponds, waterfalls, huge boulders, and stunning rock formations, the gorge is also Japan's most renowned place for viewing cherry blossoms in San'in region, and in the spring cherry trees 300 years old come into bloom. The gorge is also located across the Maruyama River from Takeda Castle and is famous for its view of the castle floating on a sea of clouds which forms when conditions are right.
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- Horai Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Nishinomiya-shi Yamaguchicho Funasaka
- This valley along Prefectural Route 51, which connects Namaze and Arima, is a designated zone of Setonaikai National Park. Located near the upper reaches of the Otada River about 15 minutes from Takarazuka Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, the unique valley features a ridgeline lined with sharp rocky peaks. It has famously been used as a filming location for many movies on account of its savage and surreal scenery. Most of the area around the valley and its rugged rock faces is private land, so visitors are advised to view it from the Prefectural Route.
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- Meoto Falls (Fudo Falls)
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Awaji-shi Yamada
- The waterfall is located about 10 km from the Tsuna-Ichinomiya IC on the Kobe-Awaji Naruto Expressway via Prefectural Routes 66 and 468, just off the approach on foot from the information pillar in front of Yamada Elementary School. The beautiful fresh greenery in the surrounding area contrasts strikingly with the red bridge that spans the upper reaches of the waterfall.
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- Kurokawa Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Asago-shi Ikunocho Kurokawa
- The valley is located in the Asago Gunsan Prefectural Natural Park. 76 km long, the valley is at the headwaters of the Ichikawa River, and is known as a place of oddly shaped rocks and strange scenery. Kurokawa Hot Spring, which is said to be a hot spring for beautiful women, is located in a corner of the valley.
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- Itoi Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Asago-shi Wadayamacho Takenouchi
- A 30-minute drive from the Wadayama IC of the Bantan Interchange Road, this valley is located upstream from the Itoi River in Izushi Prefectural Natural Park, where you can enjoy the fresh greenery in early summer and the changing leaves in autumn while walking along a hiking course that includes the Tote-no-Sandaki Falls and Fudo Falls, a series of three waterfalls. The best time to view the autumn foliage is from late October to late November.
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- Izushi-machi Okuyama Ravine
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Toyooka-shi Izushicho Okuyama
- The Okuyama Firefly Festival is held around June every year, with a variety of events such as bazaars, stalls, firefly picture displays, and a rainbow trout catching event. There are many cherry blossom trees, and the area is crowded with cherry blossom-viewing visitors in spring.
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- Toryunada
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyougo Pref. Katoushi Kamitakino
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- Aka Nishi Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Shiso-shi Hagacho
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- Higaokukeikoku
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyougo Pref. Tambashi Kasugachoutari
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- Asekeikoku
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Toyooka-shi Hidakacho Hajiri
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- Okawase Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Sanda-shi Okawase
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- Taketani San Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Taka-gun Takacho Yachiyo-ku Tawarada
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- Mitani Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Taka-gun Takacho Kami-ku Midani
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- Yokoiki Valley
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Yabu-shi Oyacho Yokoiki
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- Nagatani
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Ako-shi
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- Yunochitani
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Ako-shi
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- Rakankeikoku
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Aioi-shi
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- Itabamikeikoku
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Shiso-shi
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- Nabegatanikeikoku
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Shiso-shi
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- Otsukijigokudani
- Travel / Tourism
- Hyogo Kobe-shi Nada-ku Rokkosancho
Hyogo Areas
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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