Summer in Tokyo is always related to fireworks, particularly on weekends; Asakusa and Odaiba are maybe the most popular ones. Crowds at these locations mean extensive planning to get the right place to sit, or you end up having to wade through the cr..
Himeji is Hyogo Prefecture's second largest city by population and has been the center of the historical Harima Province for over a thousand years. It is most famous for its history as a castle town and the location of Himeji Castle, one of Japan's most famous World Heritage Sites. Himeji is..
Kinosaki is an onsen hot spring town located in Hyogo's Toyooka area, centred around a picturesque, willow-lined canal. It is a popular getaway destination for those looking to relax and unwind. The town is famous for its seven famous hot springs, which attracts visitors from across Japan and in..
Kobe is the fifth largest city in Japan and the capitol of Hyogo Prefecture. Its long history as a port city, concentration of multi-national companies, and reputation as a cosmopolitan city make it a popular tourist destination in the Kansai Region. Kobe is bordered by Osaka Bay to the south and Mo..
2018 just blew me away!!That’s what one of my friends said when we proceeded to the Bridge. There was a powerful Ocean Breeze near the coastline of the southern part of Awaji-shima on that day. But you shouldn’t be deterred by this rather..
This cozy café, 'miele', is right beside the main road in Awaji city. It is located right in front of the Seto Inland Sea (Setonaikai), and we could see the islands on the opposite shore clearly. At Miele, you can enjoy healthy food ma..
My friends and I took a driving trip around Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. The excursion took us to the most southern tip of the island, which led us to a shop offering award-winning hamburgers at Awaji Island Onion Beef Burger. Awaji Island Onion..
Set in the rural town of Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo's northern Tajima area, Nishimuraya Honkan stands out as a traditional and luxurious ryokan. Nishimuraya Honkan treats its guests to an unforgettable experience with the combination of Japanese sup..
Built on Port Island and very close to Kobe Airport, Hotel Pearl City Kobe is a place where making the guest feel comfortable is top priority. Opening back in 1991 as the first hotel of HMI Hotel Group's now nationwide range of hotels, ..
It was just a coincidence that we chose this hotel to stay for one night before going to Tokushima. The reason was simple, it was located at the foot of Great Akashi Strait Bridge where we would take a highway bus bound for Tokushima station. At firs..
Located in Gunge on the west coast of Awaji-shima, and only a 2-minute drive away from Izanagi Shrine, lies the 124-year-old incense factory "Kunjudo" (薫寿堂). In the midst of a trip around Awaji-shima, my friends and I decided to pay it a vi..
I recently moved to Awaji-shima in Hyogo Prefecture and decided to play tourist and visit the Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park in Ogura with my colleagues. We had a day to travel around northern Awaji and I took an hour to convince my colleagues to a..
It is said that Mount Sakiyama was the first mountain created by the gods and that Kannon founded the temple there as she took the shape of a boar. It was on a windy winter day when my friends and I set out for Senko-ji Temple on Awaji-shima. It was ..
