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Kobe Muslim Mosque

Kobe Muslim Mosque

Komal Khiani

Kobe Muslim mosque is the first mosque built in Japan and has survived the Second World War as well as the Great Hanshin earthquake...

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Kobe Ohashi 7

Kobe Ohashi

Manish Prabhune

Kobe Ohashi (o-hashi means bridge in Japanese) connects the mainland to Port Island, a reclaimed land structure which finally connects..

Hyogo 1
The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji

The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji

Mid Nov

Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.

Hyogo 1 Free Entry
Exploring Himeji Castle

Exploring Himeji Castle

Ben Humphreys

The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle, nicknamed the “White Heron” has been standing proudly on top of a hill called..

Hyogo 3
Kitano Tenman Shrine 7

Kitano Tenman Shrine

Manish Prabhune

Kitano Tenman Shrine is one of Kobe’s major Shinto shrines, located in an unusual location of Kitano Ijinkan, the place associ..

Hyogo