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 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 Nankinmachi - Kobe's Chinatown Todd Wojnowski Nankinmachi is Kobe's Chinatown district. To experience Chinese culture or to grab a bite to eat, it's a great place to..
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..
Culture Himeji Castle of Light: Dandelion Project 2025 Nov 22nd - Dec 11th 2025 Past Event It has been decades years since Hyogo's Himeji Castle received UNESCO World Heritage status, and the castle will be hosting..
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..
Culture The History of Sake Fiona Yoshitake A quick look at 2000 years of sake culture and history in Japan.
Culture Mt. Shosha Autumn Leaf Festival 2026 Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.