Hyogo-ken Things to Do

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Chinatown (Nankin-Machi)   Kobe

Chinatown (Nankin-Machi), Kobe

 12 Reviews  Kobe is home to one of Japan's three most famous Chinatowns (Yokohama and Nagasaki being the other two), so when the Chinese New Year arrives (setsubun), the Chinatowns are great places to visit, and... 

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Meriken Park & Harborland   Kobe

Meriken Park & Harborland, Kobe

 24 Reviews  in this area, you can do a lot. there is the mosaic mall just on the other side from kobe tower, all the cafe and restaurants there have the sea view. i wrote a review about the aswome fisherman... 

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Mount Rokko   Kobe

Mount Rokko, Kobe

 7 Reviews  A highland pasture spread on the peak of Mt. Rokko. Sheep, donkeys and ponies are free to graze, and visitors can come in close contact with the animals. Children can learn and try to take milk from... 

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Kobe Luminarie   Kobe

Kobe Luminarie, Kobe

 8 Reviews  The Kobe Luminarie is not just one of Japan's illuminations; it's the first and original illumination in Japan. Unlike other illuminations that are only meant to look pretty, the Kobe Luminarie has... 

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Arima Onsen   Kobe

Arima Onsen, Kobe

 4 Reviews  The oldest known hotspring area in Japan is arima onsen. Metallic substance in the hotspring that the bath area turns brown. Great experience. Some hotels have suites for couples that has the... 

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Oji Zoo   Kobe

Oji Zoo, Kobe

 3 Reviews  Oji Zoo houses a variety of unique animals. Depending on where you come from, a visit to Oji Zoo may be well worth it to see some animals you've never seen before. The highlight of the zoo are the... 

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Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Museum   Kobe

Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Museum, Kobe

 2 Reviews  This museum is dedicated to showing visitors the effects of the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that devastated Kobe city on January 1, 1995. The first two exhibits of the museum are videos. In the first... 

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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge   Kobe

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kobe

 4 Reviews  (last date visited - Aug. 22, 1999) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - is the longest suspension bridge in the world. The distance between two main tower supporting cables (center span) is 1,991 meters.... 

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Himeji Castle, listed on the World Heritage Site

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Himeji Castle is located in Himeji in Hyogo-ken. It is one of the oldest surviving structures from medieval Japan, and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Japanese National Cultural Treasure. Along with Matsumoto Castle and Kumamoto Castle, it is one of Japan's "Three Famous Castles", and is the most visited castle in Japan. It is occasionally known as Hakuroj or Shirasagij ("White Heron Castle") because of its brilliant white exterior.

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Kobe

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Kobe is the capital of Hyogo-ken and is one of Japan's major port along with the ports of Yokohama,Osalka, Nagoya, Hakata and Tokyo.Kobe is also the home of world famous Kobe-beef.Wedged in between the coast and the mountains (Rokko Mountain), the city of Kobe is long and narrow. The landmark of the port area is the red steel Port Tower. A giant ferris wheel sits in nearby Harbor Land, a notable touristpromenado, and offers spectacular views of the surroundings including the bay area, especially at night. Two artificial islands, Port Island and Rokko Island, have been constructed to give the city room to expand.Away from the seaside at the heart of Kobe lie the Motomachi and Kokashita arcades as well as Kobe's Chinatown Nankinmachi, all well-known retail areas. A multitude of train lines cross the city from east to west. The main transport hub is Sannomiya Station, with the eponymous...

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Genbudo Park

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In the Genbudo Park, the regular columnar joint which consists of basalt made when the magma which blew off on the ground got cold and solidified by volcanic activity on the surface of the earth a long time ago also of about 1,600,000 can be seen, and it is specified also as the natural treasure of the country.Many Tajima hydrangeas are planted in the park and it is famous as a famous place of a hydrangea. The middle of June is the best time to see of the flower of a hydrangea.

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Mt. Rokko

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Mt. Rokko overlooks Kobe with an elevation of 931 metres: during the autumn season, it is famous for the rich change in colours of its forests. Mt. Rokko is also the site of Japan's first golf course, established by the Englishman Arthur Groom in 1903.

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Baseball Game!

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Hanshin Koshien Ball Park, one of the biggest ball-park in Japan, is home-ground of HANSHIN Tigers which is japanese famous baseball team.You can see 53000 exited people who is cheering Tigers and their favorite player.In the bottom of 7th inning, which we call 'Lucy seven', all the people who cheers Tigers stands up, dancing with balloons in thier hands, and release the balloons simultaneously into the air!It is difficult to get a ticket. Ticketting stores in Umeda at Osaka sell the tickets. Internet Auctions are the easiest way to get the ticket if you understand the japanese character.

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Kinosaki Hot Spring

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Kinosaki Hot Spring, is said to have been discovered because the white stork took a bath here, and have prospered from ancient times 1400 years ago.

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Portopia Hotel  Kobe

 3 Reviews and 221 Opinions  Nice Hotel but in business district price was approx Sing $ 138 p night , not including breakfast... 

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Comfort Hotel Himeji  Himeji

 1 Review and 44 Opinions  For about $50.00 a night this is a great place to stay. The rooms are perfect for one with every... 

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Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei  Toyooka

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  1. Kobe Things to Do
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  4. Nishinomiya Things to Do
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