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Kobe Harborland
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Hanshin Koshien Stadium
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Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlet
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Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Samurai Residence of the Kaminoyama Domain
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Himeji Castle
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Ikuta Shrine
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Kobe Oji Zoo
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Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
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Hyogo Prefectural Park Awaji Hanasajiki
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Japanese Castles: A Top-Floor View
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10 Best Art Museums in Kansai Region
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Areas
What is Hyogo?
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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Travel Plans
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- A stylish west coast driving course around Awaji Island
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- Awaji Island, the “Hawaii” of Hyogo. The west coast is an area lined with the most popular attractions. We introduce a plan to fully enjoy Awaji Island, such as island gourmet, and places with superb views. It is a driving course which starts from Kobe and travels across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
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- Relaxing walk around Sumoto on Awaji Island
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- Located in the center of Awaji Island, “Sumoto” is a castle town that has prospered since the Edo period. This is the perfect place to walk around leisurely. Starting from Sumoto Castle Site with its superb view, we introduce a one day course exploring old-style small lanes with many small shops of delicious items. Enjoy the many charming spots while wandering around Sumoto.
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- Road trip to enjoy the magnificent views of Kobe
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- The exotic harbor town of Kobe. This driving course plan offers exotic city views, an observatory overlooking the city as well as the world’s largest suspension bridge and spots that can be enjoyed with families, friends, and of course couples.
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Climate
What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Jacket
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- Long
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- Long
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- Short
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- Short
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- Short
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- Long
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- Jacket
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- Warm Cloth
Getting Around
Often seen as an extension of the Osaka region, Kobe City is just a 25-minute direct train journey from Osaka on the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line. Stay on this line for another 37 minutes to reach Himeji in western Hyogo prefecture or change at Amagasaki Station to head north to Sasayama. To reach the centre from Kobe Airport, jump on the Portliner to Sannomiya Station where you can change onto the Tokaido-Sanyo Line.
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How to get to Kobe Airport
