Culture Kunjudo Jim Bouman Create your own incense or partake in a factory tour in Awaji-shima, just a day trip from Kobe or Osaka
Culture Carmen 2026 Jul 17th - Jul 26th A new production of the beloved opera Carmen will take center stage this summer at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center, with performances..
Culture Explore Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji with Ease From Kam... Joanna Ligon On the coast of Hyogo Prefecture, the towns of Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji offer a journey that blends Japan’s natural beauty wit..
Culture Tamba Yaki Pottery Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Tamba-Sasayama area of Hyogo Prefecture is known for Tamba ware, one of Japan's most noteworthy types of ceramics. The Tamba..
Historical Kitano-cho’s Ijinkan Irma Syahriar Take a walk in Kitano-cho and learn more about the well-preserved historical area.
7 Culture Great Buddha at Nofukuji Temple Manish Prabhune Nofukuji Temple, a 10-minute walk from JR Hyogo station, houses the Great Buddha and is a must-see place for tourists visiting Hyogo..
Culture Kobe Port Tower Todd Wojnowski The Kobe Port Tower is a symbolic landmark of Kobe, and a great place to catch the amazing scenery of the region.