Spots in Between Osaka and Kobe Area

  • Hanshin Koshien Stadium
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    4.5
    677 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Koushienchou 1-82
    This baseball stadium is in Koshien Town, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture and is the headquarters of the professional baseball team the “Hanshin Tigers.” It is also used as the site for the two major national high school baseball competitions, the “Japanese High School Baseball Championship” held in summer and the “Japanese High School Baseball Invitational Tournament” held in spring. While it features single-layer type stands, it has the largest capacity of any baseball stadium in Japan. The “Koshien Museum,” which introduces the history of the stadium and the Tigers as well as high school baseball, is a popular attraction, as are the stadium tours. There's plenty of original food as well, and the jumbo grilled chicken skewers, Koshien curry, and Koshien fried soba are famous.

    If you have never been to a Japanese baseball game you are missing a great time and this stadium adds to the event. The home team has cheerleaders and plays music for every hitter. The stadium is...

  • KidZania Koshien
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    4.5
    260 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyogo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Koushienhachibanchou 1-100 Mitsui shopping park LaLaport inside Koshien
    Located inside the commercial facility “LaLaport KOSHIEN” in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, this place offers various artisanal experiences for children. There are several pavilions sponsored by actual businesses in the facility, including veterinarians, manga artists, firefighters, fashion models, and approximately 100 jobs and services in total to choose from. Participants can earn special “Kizzo” money for trying out various jobs, and they can take the objects they create home with them. They can also use “Kizzo” to purchase actual items. Reservations are available; non-reservation tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    My 5 years old enjoyed KidZania Koshien so much, she didnt wanna eat nor leave. Compare to KidZania Bangkok, I would say Koshien branch is 100% BETTER in detail and organisation. However, most of...

  • Itami Sky Park
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    4.5
    252 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyougo Pref. Itamishi Morimoto 7-1-1
    "A park located right next to the ""Itami Sky Park Kamisuko"" bus stop and a 10-minute drive from the Toyonaka-kita exit on the Hanshin Expressway Ikeda Route. Inside the park's central building, there are exhibits on area ruins dating back to the distant Yayoi period (B.C.300-250) as well as an actual air traffic control radar system. The park is planted with trees from the prefectures reachable from the nearby Osaka International Airport and from the Sky Terrace visitors can watch planes taking off and landing with their own eyes or using provided monitors. In the spring, a hill in the park blooms with some 14 thousand azalea plants, and, at night, another hill sparkles with LED's arranged in the shape of constellations."

    We brought our kids there and there was a nice playground for them, plus a good view of incoming and outgoing airplanes. Perhaps a food vendor or two would make it even more complete, especially on...

  • Nakayama-dera Temple
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    4.0
    197 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Nakayamadera 2-11-1
    This Buddhist temple is in Nakayamadera Temple, Takarazuka City. Built by Shotoku Taishi, it's regarded as Japan's first sanctuary dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon, a goddess of mercy. It's the 24th temple of 33 on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal object of worship is an image of an 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva that is thought to aid women in particular. As worshiping there fulfilled Toyotomi Hideyoshi's prayers for a child, the temple attracts people seeking fertility and safe childbirth.

    Easy access with escalators in most areas - which is a huge plus when travelling with elders. Gods here are famous for granting new babies. You could see the Takarazuka-Kansai plateau which is...

  • Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport KOSHIEN
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    4.0
    190 Reviews
    Shopping
    Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Koushienhachibanchou 1-100
    This shopping center in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture is about five minutes on foot from the East Ticket Gate of the Hanshin Electric Railway's Koshien Station. It has an array of stores including variety shops, fashion shops, and a travel agency, as well as a range of restaurants serving Japanese and Western food, yakiniku Japanese barbecue, horumon grilled offal, and more. There are also a kids' area and stroller rental available for moms with young children so they can enjoy shopping.

    Two storey shopping mall . Many local Brand’s and a grocery mall that tied up with 7-11. Good value and many restaurants.

  • Hanshin Racecourse
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    4.0
    125 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyogo Takarazuka-shi Komanocho 1-1
    The racetrack is located about a 5-minute walk from JR Incheon Station via a dedicated underpass and pathway, and is popular with families, with hot races held every weekend and the park area open to the public on weekdays. The horse racing track is also home to a variety of restaurants, so even if you don't buy a ticket, you can still enjoy yourself.

    I love horses and my house is so closed to the races place! Just five minutes by bike! Lose or win was not my pursue! Just watched those beautiful horses!

  • The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum
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    4.0
    140 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Mukogawachou 7-65
    "A museum which celebrates the achievements of noted manga artist Osamu Tezuka. The museum's entrance is modeled after a palace appearing in ""Princess Knight,"" and a life-sized figure dolls of Astro Boy welcomes visitors. The museum has a theater showing original movies and a standing exhibition room designed to look like a pod from the future. There's also a library with a full featured search system. There's an animation studio on the first floor where visitors can learn how animated works are made. The museum cafe is modeled after ""Kimba, the White Lion."" Note: The museum is temporarily closed for renovations from December 25, 2018 to March 31, 2019."

    This place was pretty cool, with plenty of historical information and time capsules. I felt strangely like I was suddenly thrust into an episode of Dr Who for some reason.

  • Kiyoshikojin Seicho-ji Temple
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    4.5
    99 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Maitani Kiyoshi 1
    "This Buddhist temple in Maitani Kiyoshi, Takarazuka City was founded in 896. It was bestowed with the title of ""Japan's First Kiyoshikojin"" by Emperor Uda. Mixing Buddhist and native Shinto elements, it's primary god Kojin is known as a deity of fire, the hearth, and the kitchen. People in their unlucky years keep hibashi fire tongs thought to be blessed by Kojin as talismans during the period, and later dedicate them to the deity at the temple's Hibashi-Nojo Hall. The precincts also feature the Tessai Museum, which displays the work of the calligrapher Tessai Tomioka."

    We enjoyed the walk to the temple from the station. It is lined with interesting shops and restaurants. We visited in Winter so the trees were without leaves and it was quite cold. The turtle pond...

  • Hirota-jinja Shrine
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    4.0
    81 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Taishachou 7-7
    Written about in the Nihon Shoki, this is Hyogo Prefecture's oldest shrine. You can reach it by taking a Hankyu or Hanshin bus to the Hirota Jinja Mae stop. There's a view of Mt. Rokko to the rear of the shrine with its legend of Empress Jingu and you can see from Nishinomiya's townscape to Omaehama Beach and Osaka Bay from the front. Besides daily rituals, they hold the Tsuki Hajime Sai and Hatsu Hoko Sai on the 1st of every month, the Tsukinami no Matsuri on the 16th, as well as various events throughout the year that attract visitors from all over Japan. The shrine's kobanomitsuba azaleas have been designated a Prefectural Natural Monument, and they hold an Azalea Festival in April.

    easily one of the most spiritually profound moments of my life, as well as the cleanest place i’ve ever been. beautiful shrine, wonderful staff.

  • Amagasaki Q's Mall
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    3.5
    63 Reviews
    Shopping
    Hyogo Amagasaki-shi Shioe 1-3-1
    The four-story building is directly connected to JR Amagasaki Station and houses a wide variety of stores, including Al Plaza and Hanshin Department Store on the first floor, fast food restaurants, beauty salons, dentists, etc. There are also clothing stores, ATMs, a bookstore, a game center, and a movie theater. The parking lot can accommodate approximately 1,500 cars, making it easy to access by car.

    Technically across the street from the JR Amagasaki Station, there is a covered, overhead walkway that connects the two complexes. An all full-service mid-range mall with all the common chain and...

  • Aramaki Rose Park
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    4.5
    83 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyougo Pref. Itamishi Aramaki 6-5-50
    "A garden adjoining Midori no Plaza a 10-minute drive from the Takarazuka interchange on the Chugoku Expressway. Some 10 thousand rose plants spanning around 250 varieties from countries around the world grow in the garden. The garden is divided into a local rose garden planted with varieties like the Madam Violet and Amatsu Otome, a cultivar created in Itami City and named after a popular opera star of the time; and the ""Hasselt"" garden named after Itami's sister city in Belgium. The best time to see the garden's roses is from mid-May to mid-June and from mid-October to mid-November."

    東京から大阪の移動で 伊丹空港を利用時 空港内の案内所で こちらを知り 初めて 5月12日急遽訪問しました。こちらは250種 1万本とハラ園としての規模も大きく 園内に高低差8mあり その高低差を利用してハラが咲いているので ハラが咲いている景観を一望出来ることです(添付 写真参照)。東京にも ハラ園は多々ありますが このように一望できる庭園は 初体験です。

  • Hyogo Performing Arts Center
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Takamatsuchou 2-22
    This arts and culture center with three halls is a two-minute walk south of Hankyu Electric Railway's Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Station on the Kobe Line in Hyogo Prefecture. It has a recital hall, a theater with balcony seating, and a Grand Hall with three balconies. A rehearsal room and a studio are available for practice. Its barrier free facilities include seats for wheelchair users and bone conduction hearing aids. The restaurant is run by the head chef of Kobe Kitano Hotel and offers an authentic Western menu.

    佐渡裕さんプロデュースの複合ホールです。大ホールは兵庫県では規模、音響とも最高レベル、関西全体で見ても上位にあるホールと思います。その分、4階席は相当高い場所にあるため、演目によってはオペラグラスは必須でしょう。無料で登録できるチケット会員になれば一般公開よりも先に予約可能です。オンラインだと席種だけですが、近場の方はチケット売り場に行けば個別の席指定も可能です。同じS席でも場所の差が大きいので...

  • The Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium
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    4.5
    101 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyogo Nishinomiya-shi Koshiencho 1-82
    This history museum was built beneath the left outfield grandstands of Hanshin Koshien Stadium when the stadium was renovated in 2010. The museum exhibits on the history of high school baseball, the Hanshin Tigers, and Hanshin Koshien Stadium, respectively. Visitors can experience the more than 90-year history of Hanshin Koshien Stadium through exhibits including nostalgic videos and photographs of famous games, scenes, and players of each era. The museum also exhibits include items that were used in the stadium before its renovation as well as items related to the Koshien Bowl, the competition that determines Japan's best university American football team. No baseball fan will want to miss this museum.

    地點方便 附近有超市可逛 早餐種類頗多也算不錯 飯店人員服務非常親切 只是房卡只有一張 有點不方便 其他方面都還不錯 值得推薦

  • Hyogo Prefectural Kabutoyama Forest Park
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    4.0
    62 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Kabutoyamachou 43
    "You can reach this prefectural park by taking a bus from any station in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture to the Kenritsu Kabutoyama Shinrin Koen Mae bus stop and walking a short distance. It's ""Symbol Zone"" with various monuments runs east-west and has a view of Mt. Kabuto. There's also a plum grove with 40 trees and a waterfront area. Hiking trails wind up the mountain with break spots along the way, and you can boost your strength with the park's fitness corner. There's a panoramic view of the Hanshin area from the lookout plaza."

    ハイキングや登山だけでなく容易に六甲山の自然や歴史遺跡なども楽しめるエリアである。有名なお寺もある。 駐車場は無料であり、適当な施設も整っている。アイスクリームの自販機もよかった。

  • Yodoko Guest House (Former House of Yamamura Family)
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    4.5
    56 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyogo Pref. Ashiyashi Yamatechou 3-10

    This is vintage FLW. Go there if youre a fan. If youre not one already, go visit too and become one.. The place, just 20 minute by train from Osaka, is the perfect fusion of FLW principles and...

  • Hankyu Nishinomiya GARDENS
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyogo Nishinomiya-shi Takamatsucho 14-2
    "This shopping center, the largest in western Japan, is located in front of Hankyu Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station. The massive 70,000-square-meter facility features around 260 tenants including fashion retailers for discerning customers, general stores that carry carefully-selected everyday sundries, and lifestyle-oriented specialty shops. The shopping center, which was completed in 2008, was built on the former site of Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium. Today it has become one of Nishinomiya City's major landmarks. The sky garden on the fourth floor of the main building, which was built based on the concept of ""Harmony with the Rich Natural Environment of Hanshinkan,"" is a popular place to stop by while taking a walk."
  • Amagasaki Jo
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    3.5
    72 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hyogo Amagasaki-shi Kitajonai 27

    If you have kids with you, regardless of age, this is a definite must see. If you like the photos of artless this is also a must see. If you are a castle purist that dislike modern interior in old...

  • Meito Takaranoyu
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    4.5
    49 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Nakasuji 3-3-1
    This day use hot spring facility is on Prefectural Route 335 in Nakasuji, Takarazuka City. Their free-flowing natural ougonsen spring, a copper colored hot spring with lots of iron and salt, resembles the kind of water at Arima Onsen. They also have a hinoki cypress bath with a carbonated spring. Other facilities include a bedrock bath, relaxation facilities, an eatery, and their Takarayama Market which sells local vegetables and souvenirs.

    名湯なのかは不明です笑 ほんとにこれといって目をひくものはなく、どこにでもあるスーパー銭湯って感じでした!

  • Shin Nishinomiya Yacht Harbor
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    4.0
    54 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyogo Nishinomiya-shi Nishinomiya Hama 4-16-1
    This yacht harbor is located a 30-minute drive on the expressway from either Osaka or Kobe. It features 400 meters worth of visitor berths, a dry boat yard, storage units, a marina crane, a maintenance house, and other facilities. Up to around 700 yachts can moored in the harbor, making it one of the largest yacht harbors in western Japan. Those with a member's card can enter and depart the placid harbor 24 hours a day. The harbor also offers a wide variety of activities such as cruise experiences and even has a yacht rental club.

    船に乗せていただきました。 ここがいい場所というよりお金稼いでる人はすごいなーという思い出が強いです笑

  • Takarazuka Grand Theater
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hyogo Pref. Takaradukashi Sakaemachi 1-1-57
    This theater is in Sakae Town, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, and it is the home of the Takarazuka Revue. There are 2,527 seats total on the first and second floors, and the “Takarazuka Bow Hall” lies in an adjacent building. It specializes in musicals, and the various troupes take turns performing both overseas productions and original productions. Spectacular shows are held year-round. The theater also contains the “Takarazuka Revue Hall of Fame,” which opened to celebrate the revue’s 100-year anniversary, as well as a restaurant, shop, and other facilities.

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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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