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 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..
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..
Festivals The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji 2024 Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.
Historical The White Heron Castle of Himeji Leslie Taylor Originally built over 400 years ago, Himeji Castle still stands today as a testament to the craftsmanship of its ancient builders...
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..
Culture Honpukuji – the Water Temple Cathy Cawood Honpukuji: the Water Temple on Awaji Island designed by famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando is a beautiful modern reinterpretation..
7 Temples & Shrines Kobe Jain Temple Manish Prabhune The foreign settlements in the late 19th century in Kitano-cho, Kobe, popularly known as ijinkan (foreigners' residences),..