Culture Takeda Castle Takeda Castle is a ruined castle in the city of Asago, in the northern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is located north of Himeji, and north-wes..
6 Historical Tetsujin 28 Statue, Kobe Peter Lin Tetsujin 28, the giant robot in Kobe symbolizes the rebirth of the city of Kobe after the Hanshin Earthquake in 1995 and shall..
Culture Meriken Park Meriken Park is a waterfront park located in the port city of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The park features the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Mu..
Historical Ikuta Shrine in Kobe Manish Prabhune Amid the small bustling lanes of Sannomiya in Kobe you can find the wonderful Ikuta Shrine, which is possibly one of the oldest..
Culture Starbucks in Kitano Ijinkan Manish Prabhune Approaching the Starbucks in Kitano, one can immediately sense the uniqueness of this store: it's an extremely beautiful and..
Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 Mid May The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2025 Early - Late Oct The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Tamba..
Culture Ikuta Shrine and Garden Alexandra Dorovici Founded in the 3rd century by Empress Jingu, the shrine is dedicated to the Goddess Wakahirume-no-Mikoto, who is the spirit of..
