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Culture
Sasayama Castle
A few nice shots of the remains of a peaceful, rural castle in Sasayama, Hyogo.
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Activities
American Architecture in Ashiya
Famed master American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, built only a handful of structures in Japan, including the perfectly preserved..
Food
Ittetsu Ramen
A mom & pop ramen shop, one of the best in Himeji, that only uses organic vegetables.
Culture
Mt. Shosha Autumn Leaf Festival 2026
Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.
Shopping
Ein Open Department
Ein Open Department is an open air market at the Kobe Winery, put on by Hyogo-based Einshop, where customers can enjoy shopping,..
Culture
Future Shorts at Hub Kyoto
A quarterly international film festival screened at the Kyoto HUB Candidate location.
Accommodation
Himeji 588 Guesthouse
The Himeji 588 Guesthouse is an affordable hostel located conveniently between Himeji Station and Himeji Castle.
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Culture
Himeji Castle Restoration Project
Himeji Castle is currently in the midst of a five-year renovation process. This is a special chance to experience a Japanese castle..
