2025 Hyogo Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Himeji Castle is located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is an ancient city listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Himeji Castle is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Every spring, this 400-year-old castle attracts countless tourists to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms. There are about 1,800 cherry trees planted in the city, including various varieties such as Somei Yoshino, Yaezakura and Shidaera. They begin to bloom in late March and reach the best viewing period in early April. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the white walls of Himeji Castle and the pink cherry blossoms form a beautiful contrast, as if you are in a dreamy sea of ​​flowers. Especially when they are in full bloom, the entire city is surrounded by light pink flowers, attracting a large number of tourists to take photos. In addition, various events are often held at places such as San-no-maru Square and Nishi-no-maru Gardens in the city, allowing visitors to enjoy music and food while admiring the flowers. Himeji Castle at night has a special flavor. The Nishimaru Garden will be lit up, illuminating the weeping cherry trees, creating a dreamy night cherry blossom landscape that will make you linger. Whether it's day or night, the cherry blossoms in Himeji Castle show off their unparalleled beauty, making it a must-see tourist destination in spring. #Osaka Sakura #JapanTravel #Osaka Suburbs #Flower Viewing

#Travel itinerary #Japan #Japan travel #Sea 🇯🇵 Nakayagi + Eigashima, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan A small fishing village called Nakayagi (中八木) and Eigashima (江井ヶ島) can be reached in 20 minutes by Sanyo Akashi Electric Railway from Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is not well known to tourists. If you have traveled to Japan many times and are looking for a special place, I highly recommend this place. Also, this is where my maternal grandmother was born and raised, and I visited this place with my grandmother, so I visited it again during this trip to Japan. Now, let me introduce you to a half-day trip to Nakayagi and Eigashima 💚 📷 2-5 Nakayagi (中八木) If you take the Sanyo Akashi Electric Railway from Akashi and get off in 20 minutes, you will arrive at the small seaside village of Nakayagi. It is quieter than other tourist destinations in Japan, so it is a great place to take a walk and feel the Japanese townscape. 📷 6-7 Yagiiseki Park 八木遺跡公園 Nakayagi is a town adjacent to the sea, so the coastal walking path is very well-maintained. You can enter the ocean walking path through Yagiiseki Park (八木遺跡公園). This park is also a beautiful park where red camellias bloom until mid-March. 📷 8-10 35-minute walk from Nakayagi to Eigashima It takes one train stop from Nakayagi to Eigashima, and 30-35 minutes on foot. If you visit in March, take a walk while enjoying the beautiful flowers blooming everywhere. It is good to walk along the ocean walking path, but on the day I visited, it was so windy that I walked inside the town. 📷 11-13 Eigashima (江井ヶ島) Eigashima Beach is beautiful with blue sea and blue sky. There are also people who do windsurfing, and it is a very quiet place. It is my grandmother's hometown that I came to with my grandmother 7 years ago. I sit on the beach and look at the sea of ​​Eigashima that sparkles and looks calm, but makes waves. This is the half-day trip course of Nakayagi and Eigashima. If you are looking for a special Japanese travel destination, come here 💙

I visited a bakery called 'ameen's oven' in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture! 📍 6-18 Wakamatsucho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Villa de Coan 1st Floor Despite being in a residential area, it was a cute shop surrounded by trees! Inside the store, there were delicious-looking hard breads lined up. There was also a cafe, but this time I took out some bread! When I reheated it for breakfast, the more I chewed, the more delicious it became! The bread filled with red bean paste had a surprising burdock flavor, which was an unusual combination but very tasty!

📍Address: 68 Honmachi, Himeji City 🕰️Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM) 💞Recommended Reason: Also known as White Heron Castle, Himeji Castle is a Japanese national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in Japanese history. 🗓️Itinerary: After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we headed to Himeji Castle. Initially, we planned to spend two to three hours exploring the castle, but we ended up staying until the evening to watch a light show that was happening that day. The combination of the old castle architecture and the lights made for a unique experience. In the evening, we went to try the famous Kobe beef. The beef had a rich flavor and only needed a little salt to taste amazing. It was truly a perfect day.✌🏻

A hidden Himeji specialty founded in 1974! It was also featured on Bananaman's Sekakuna Gourmet🍲‼️ The great thing about this place is that you can eat both yakiniku and hot pot! First, you eat the yakiniku as an appetizer salad instead of the main course, and then... The main course is hot pot! (lol)🤭🍲 What a happy combination! And it's delicious but not expensive at all! Do you feel like having hot pot or yakiniku? ! If you're on the fence, don't hesitate to come here! If you've been there, please share your comments~🎵 📍 89 Nishinomachi, Sanzaemonbori, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0940 #HyogoTourism#HimejiGourmet

You can see the rare river view in Hong Kong Japanese style accommodation, Japanese style mattress Located 5 minutes drive from the train station The hotel has two hot springs Breakfast and dinner will be included in the room rate A quiet and close environment to nature #japanhotel

Kanefuku Mentai Park in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture ✨✨ The large mentaiko object on top of the store is very unique🌸 Mentaiko is a food made from pickled fish ovaries. In Japan, it is an everyday and natural food. First, a tour of the factory🖐️, then a tasting corner✨ The recommended dish is a large onigiri rice ball with freshly made mentaiko💗 Very delicious!! And very reasonably priced✨ If you come here, you must eat this onigiri💗 You can enter a lucky draw with purchases of 3,500 yen or more, and if you win, you will receive a set of mentaiko, so we will also tell you about the great deal😊 Please put ice packs in frozen foods and purchase a cute cooling bag💗 #Breathtaking views#Gourmet#Spring trip#Couple trip #Great deals #Theme park

I spent a day sightseeing in Kobe city and Arima Onsen. I arrived at Kochi station by night bus from Tokyo station. I will tell you how to travel solo around Kochi, Tokushima and Hyogo. My travel record is here ↓ @yamashita_3923 #hyogo #kobe #Kobe #Sannomiya #Motomachi Chinatown #Arima Onsen ##Kobe Port Tower #Theme Park #I want to connect with people who like to travel #I love travel #I like travel #Travel Instagram #I like travel #I like travel girls #Travel girl #Tabijo #Domestic travel #Asia travel #I want to connect with people who like to travel #Around Japan #Solo travel #Couple travel #Girls trip #Backpacker #travel #landscape

If you are a long-term traveler in Japan, why not rent a camping car? "Fujicars Nishinomiya Store" You can travel to your favorite places in Japan without worrying about hotel time or other people's noises✨✨✨✨ There are stores all over Japan, so you can rest assured✨✨✨ #Gourmet trip #Couple trip #Spring trip

How about a special lunch at "Uontana Fish Shelf" in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture? Great value lunch at "Uontana Fish Shelf Sushizaemon" ✨ A lunch of carefully selected sushi, assorted tempura, and red miso soup is ¥980✨✨✨ There are other great value lunches as well😊 Please try the delicious sushi at "Uontana Fish Shelf in Akashi" 😃️ #Retro townscape #Breathtaking views #Gourmet trip #Couple trip

"Katsuo Matsusho" in "Uontana" (fish shelf) in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture A live "Akashi sea bream" caught in the daytime net is served as sashimi for only ¥1000 ✨✨ The meat is best eaten as sashimi, and the tail and bones are best grilled with salt ✨ The sashimi is crunchy and full of flavor 💗 Even if you buy it as a souvenir, it is designed so that the meat does not move, so it is safe to carry around 💗 #Breathtaking views #Gourmet trip #Couple trip #Retro cityscape

Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, "Uontana" (fish shelf) What do you think this is? It's an octopus 🐙🐙✨✨ This octopus is very famous in Akashi City. When you boil octopus, it turns red. If you simmer it in a sweet and spicy sauce, it's really delicious!! Conger eel and whiting tempura are also cheap and delicious!! Please try it😊 #breathtakingview #gourmettrip #coupletrip #gourmet #retrocityscape

Akashi Okura Beach Ryu no Yu is a natural hot spring in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, where you can enjoy a view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The water is a salt spring and brown in color. You can relax in the hot spring while looking at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. There are also restaurants and relaxation areas, and they also serve coffee milk after a bath, which is a familiar treat for Japanese people. #Hot spring #Gourmet trip #Great view #Gourmet trip #Couple trip #

Hyogo Prefecture has a famous "fish shelf" in Akashi City✨ There are trick art points in the shopping district, so you can take fun photos💗 "Akashi sea bream" and "Akashi octopus" that come up from the Akashi Strait are famous✨ This is called "day net" and the fish that come up at noon are lined up on the "fish shelf". You can also eat while walking🖐️#summer trip#great view#gourmet#historical site#retro streetscape

There is a mecca for baseball fans in Hyogo Prefecture😊 That is "Hanshin Koshien Stadium"⚾⚾⚾ And if you're looking for souvenirs, the "Tigers Shop" is the place⚾⚾The variety is endless, from sweets to fan goods✨ "Mouko Cheesecake" is a recommended souvenir💗 Please try it once(^o^) #Theme Park #Gourmet #Enjoy to the fullest at the theme park#Souvenir#Gourmet trip

"interior&gallery WORLD TIMES" in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture is a wonderful cafe and gallery. Internationally renowned artists and photographers hold solo exhibitions here😊 You can also find pumpkin objects for a limited time only during Halloween🎃 Access: 8-18 Kagura-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture 662-0977 From Osaka Station to Sakura Shukugawa Station. About a 5-minute walk✨✨ #Halloween #Hyogo Prefecture #Cafe hopping#Summer trip#Gourmet trip

Kinosaki Onsen, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture Kinosaki Onsen, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture A hot spring town with 1,300 years of history♨️ The townscape remains as if you have traveled back in time.  This time, we visited the most popular "Gosho no Yu".  This is an open-air bath with a large waterfall right in front of you, and the atmosphere alone is overwhelming. I was able to warm up to the core of my body in a fairly hot hot spring ^ ^ A hot spring town boasts a history of 1300 years  The cityscape remains as if you have slipped back in time. This time, I visited the most popular "Gosho no Yu". This is an open-air bath with a big waterfall in front of you, and the atmosphere alone was a masterpiece. I was able to warm up to the core of my body in a fairly hot hot spring ^ ^ #Hot spring #Retro townscape #Breathtaking view#A trip to enjoy spring

【𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𓏗𓏗】 ❶ Taiyo Park 📍 1342-6 Uchikoshi, Himeji, Hyogo ⁡ ❷ Sanda Natural Hot Spring Kotobuki no Yu 📍 5-2 Fujigaoka, Sanda, Hyogo ⁡ ❸ Glico Pia Kobe 📍 7-1 Takatsukadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo ⁡ ❹ Mt. Maya 📍 Mt. Maya, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo ❺ Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Store 📍 Kitano Monogatarikan, 3-1-31 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo ⁡ ❻ Meriken Park 📍2-2 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo ⁡ ❼ Happy Pancakes Awajishima Terrace 📍42-1 Ozaki, Awaji, Hyogo #Hyogo #Summer trip#Amazing view#Gourmet trip#Trip with kids

The Mecca of Baseball: Hanshin Koshien Stadium Home of the Hanshin Tigers, where high school baseball games are played in spring and summer. Large-scale construction work has been carried out, and the area in front of Koshien Station has been reborn as a new, beautiful space. There's even a Starbucks! The old-fashioned shack tenements are gone, but the new Koshien Stadium is stylish. #HanshinKoshienStadium #EnjoyingTheThemePark#ShortSummerTrip#GourmetTrip#TripWithChildren

Kinosaki Coffee is located at the top of the ropeway at Kinosaki Onsen. They serve not only drinks but also light meals, and the atmosphere is relaxed and nice! You can enjoy a spectacular view from the terrace seats 🌟 #SpectacularView#GourmetTrip

Kappa and other monsters can be found near Fukusaki Station on the JR Bantan Line in Fukusaki Town, Kanzaki District, Hyogo Prefecture! Kappa and monster benches can be found here and there from the station to the town. You can get a map at the tourist information center in front of the station. Most of the photos are of the monuments in Tsujikawayama Park. Parking is free. There is also an exhibition of Kunio Yanagita's birthplace. #WesternJapan #kappa #monster #Fukusaki #TsujikawayamaPark #free #KunioYanagita #tengu #WesternJapan

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park" on Awaji Island is a spectacular spot where nature and art come together, with flowers blooming in every season on a vast site🌷 The location overlooking the sea, colorful flower fields, and the park lined with unique play equipment and sculptures make it feel like an outdoor art museum! When I actually visited, the scent of flowers and the sea breeze were pleasant, and I was soothed just by walking leisurely🌊🌸 You can enjoy different scenery with each season, such as tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn. It is a perfect spot for families, couples, and solo travelers. 🚗Access: ・About 10 minutes by car from "Awaji IC" on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway ・Parking available (paid)🚙 🎯Tips: ・Rental bicycles and use the park bus are convenient for the large park🚲🚌 ・Admission is 450 yen for adults and free for elementary and junior high school students! Great for an "absolutely free trip" ◎ ・We recommend touring the nearby Awaji Yumebutai and Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Gardens as a set 🌿 You can walk through the flower fields as a couple, or immerse yourself in nature and art on your own. Why not enjoy a relaxing park trip to Awaji Island that will delight all five senses? Akashi Kaikyo Park #Awaji Island Trip #Flowers and Art #Breathtaking Sights Domestic Travel #Couple Trip #Solo Trip #Absolutely Free Trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Yumura Onsen, located in Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, is a historic hot spring resort that dates back to the Heian period. The source temperature is a whopping 98℃! The "Arayu" experience, where you make hot spring eggs in the piping hot water, is also a famous attraction🥚🔥 When I actually visited, the scenery of the steam rising along the river was very picturesque, and it soothed my heart🌿 The hot spring town is small and perfect for a leisurely stroll. There are also foot baths and free hot spring spots, making it perfect for an "absolutely free trip"! 🚃Access: ・About 25 minutes by bus from JR "Hamasaka Station" ・By car, about 1 hour from "Yatsuka Hyonosen IC" on the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway🚗 🎯Tips: ・If you want to make hot spring eggs in "Arayu", we recommend bringing eggs with you (you can also purchase them at the shop)🥚 ・The foot bath is available 24 hours a day! The steam from the hot springs at night is also fantastic✨ Retro cafes and souvenir shops are dotted along the narrow streets of the hot spring town☕🛍️ Perfect for a relaxing hot spring getaway with your partner, or a quiet, relaxing trip on your own. Enjoy a relaxing hot spring trip surrounded by nature and history♨️ Yumura Onsen #Arayu experience #Hot spring eggs #Relaxing trip Domestic travel #Couple trip #Solo trip #Absolutely free trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "átoa" inside the Kobe Port Museum is a new style aquarium called a "theater-style aquarium"✨ The fantastic space where aquariums, art, music, and light are combined is as beautiful as a museum! When you actually visit, every area is photogenic and it's a continuous "photogenic" experience📸💫 The jellyfish and light effects in the "PLANETS" zone were particularly captivating, and I forgot about time. It's recommended for a romantic getaway with your partner, or for immersing yourself in art alone. It's also great that you can enjoy it comfortably even on rainy days☔ 🚃Access: ・About a 5-minute walk from Port Liner "Kei Computer-mae Station" ・Easy access, about 15 minutes by train from Sannomiya Station🚃 🎯Tips: ・Reservations are required, so don't forget to purchase tickets on the official website🎫 ・The building is dark, so it's a good idea to adjust the camera settings on your smartphone◎ ・There are also cafes and the Kobe Port Tower in the surrounding area, so you can enjoy them as a set! It's a bit extravagant for an "absolutely free trip," but it's an extraordinary experience that's even more worth it. Please take a trip to Kobe that will stimulate your senses and be surrounded by the world of art and the sea✨ Atoa #átoa #theater-style aquarium #Kobe art trip Domestic trip #couple trip #solo trip #absolutely free trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip [Kobe Suma Sea World] An exciting experience with our sea friends! A newly reborn aquarium trip 🐟✨ "Kobe Suma Sea World", which reopened in 2024, is a state-of-the-art aquarium that combines interaction with marine creatures and learning 🐬 The performances of dolphins and killer whales are very impressive, and both children and adults are excited! When I actually visited, I was impressed by the beauty of the exhibits and the ingenuity of the production 🌈 The museum is spacious and you can relax and immerse yourself in the world of the sea. The seaside location is also excellent, and there is Suma Kaihin Park and a beach nearby, so you can enjoy it to the fullest for a whole day 🏖️ 🚃Access: ・About 5 minutes walk from JR "Suma Kaihin Koen Station" ・About 15 minutes by train from Sannomiya Station, so it is easily accessible 🚃 🎯Tips: ・We recommend checking the performance times in advance! It's popular, so grab a seat early ◎ ・The facility is mostly indoors, so it's comfortable even on rainy days☔ ・The surrounding parks and beaches are free to enjoy, so it's perfect for an "absolutely free trip"! You can share the excitement with your partner, or relax in the ocean world by yourself. Why not experience a memorable ocean trip at Kobe's newest attraction? 🌊💙 Kobe Suma Sea World #Aquarium Trip #Dolphin Show #Suma Beach Park Domestic Travel #Couple Trip #Solo Trip #Absolutely Free Trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Oji Zoo" in Nada Ward, Kobe City is a nostalgic and heartwarming spot where a zoo and an amusement park are combined✨ Popular animals such as giant pandas (note the current exhibition status) and koalas are all gathered! When I actually visited, I was soothed by the relaxed appearance of the animals and spent time returning to my childhood in the retro amusement park🎠💕 The park is not too large and easy to walk around, so it is perfect for solo travelers. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom in full bloom, making it a popular cherry blossom viewing spot🌸 🚃Access: ・About 3 minutes on foot from Hankyu "Oji Koen Station" ・Easy access, about 10 minutes on foot from JR "Nada Station"🚶♀️ 🎯Tips: ・Admission is 600 yen for adults and free for elementary and junior high school students! Great for "absolutely free trips" ・Relatively empty on weekdays, so you can take your time exploring ・We also recommend picnicking on the benches and grass in the park🍙 You can relax watching the animals as a couple, or just relax and be healed by yourself. A great, cost-effective healing spot in Kobe that you can easily enjoy! Oji Zoo #Kobe Panda #Retro Amusement Park #Cherry Blossom Spot Domestic Travel #Couple Travel #Solo Travel #Absolutely Free Trip

【Shoshazan Engyoji Temple】A serene and majestic mountain temple journey to soothe your soul🧘♀️✨ Located on Mount Shosha in Himeji City, Engyoji Temple is a historic Tendai sect temple founded during the Heian period. The temple grounds, spread across the mountainside, are enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and grandeur, as if time has stood still🍃. It is also known as a filming location for the movie 'The Last Samurai,' with its beauty recognized worldwide🎬. When visiting, the tree-lined approach and the imposing temple structures cleanse the spirit and bring a sense of peace. The ropeway ride offers an enjoyable aerial stroll, making the start of the journey exciting🚡. 🚃 Access: ・Approximately 30 minutes by bus from JR "Himeji Station" to "Shoshazan Ropeway" stop ・Take the ropeway to the mountain top (about 4 minutes) and walk to the temple grounds 🎯 Tips for visiting: ・Morning hours are less crowded, allowing you to fully enjoy the tranquil atmosphere ・The temple grounds are vast with some elevation changes, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended👟 ・There is a set ticket for the ropeway round trip and entrance fee. Some spots offer free scenic views from outside! Perfect for couples to share quiet moments or for solo travelers seeking a journey to center themselves. Even on a "budget-friendly trip," you can spend valuable time immersed in nature and history🌿.

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip [Takeda Castle Ruins] Experience a fantastical journey in a "castle in the sky" floating in a sea of ​​clouds 🌄✨ Takeda Castle Ruins, located in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a stone castle built on the top of a mountain at an altitude of 353m. In the early mornings from autumn to winter, the sea of ​​clouds creates a fantastic scene like a castle floating in the sky ☁️🏯 The sight, also known as the "Machu Picchu of Japan," is breathtakingly beautiful when you see it in person...! The view from the top of the stone walls is truly spectacular 🌅 🚃Access: ・About 40 minutes on foot from JR "Takeda Station" (there is a hiking trail) ・Taxis and shuttle buses are also available (operating conditions vary depending on the season) 🚐 🎯Tips: ・The best time to see the sea of ​​clouds is early in the morning from autumn to winter (depending on weather conditions) ・Comfortable shoes and cold weather measures are essential! ⛰️🧤 ・We also recommend the view from "Ritsuunkyo"! A spectacular spot to view the Takeda Castle ruins from afar 📸 You can share the fantastic scenery with your partner, or you can quietly immerse yourself in history and nature by yourself. There are many observation spots that you can enter for free, so it's perfect for an "absolutely free trip"! Takeda Castle Ruins #Castle in the Sky #Amazing View of the Sea of ​​Clouds #Machu Picchu of Japan Domestic Travel #Couple Travel #Solo Travel #Absolutely Free Trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which connects Hyogo Prefecture and Awaji Island, is one of the world's largest suspension bridges, with a total length of about 4 km. 🌉 Its magnificent appearance is so impressive that it is overwhelming even from afar! When I actually visited, the view from under the bridge and the view from the observation deck along the sea were both impressive 🌊💙 I especially recommend the Maiko Marine Promenade! You can have a thrilling experience looking down at the sea from a glass floor 😲✨ It is lit up at night and is enveloped in a fantastic atmosphere 🌃 🚃Access: ・About a 5-minute walk from JR Maiko Station ・You can also access it by car if you use the expressway (towards Awaji Island) 🎯Tips: ・Maiko Park is a great spot to enjoy for free! Perfect for an "absolutely free trip" ・The bridge is lit up from after sunset until around 10pm (varies depending on the season) ・The observation deck is windy, so be careful not to let your hat or scarf blow away🧢🌀 You can enjoy the night view with your partner, or just soak in the scale of the bridge by yourself. A spectacular spot that you should definitely include in your trip to the Kobe-Awaji area! Akashi Kaikyo Bridge #Maiko Marine Promenade #Spectacular Trip #Hyogo Tourism Domestic Travel #Couple Trip #Solo Trip #Absolutely Free Trip