Hyogo Prefecture Prefecture

Bridging the Inland Sea and Sea of Japan, crowned by Himeji Castle, cosmopolitan Kobe, and ancient onsen.

Latitude: 34.6913

Longitude: 135.183

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Subheading: Bridging the Inland Sea and Sea of Japan, crowned by Himeji Castle, cosmopolitan Kobe, and ancient onsen.

Capital / Main Hub: 34.6913

Nearest Airport: UKB (Kobe) / KIX

Access from Tokyo: Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen (2h 45m)

Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Himeji Castle | Kobe Harborland | Arima Onsen

Signature Dish: Kobe Beef & Nada Sake

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Attraction Names:

  • Kinosaki
  • Himeji
  • Takeda Castle Ruins
  • Kobe

Did You Know?:

  • Himeji Castle is Japan's largest original wooden castle keep
  • Kobe's Nada district produces the highest volume of sake in Japan
  • Arima Onsen is documented as one of Japan's three oldest hot spring resorts