Culture Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Rey Waters Historic Engyoji Temple, site of the Last Samurai. Also, the city of Himeji and Himeji Castle.
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 2 José Manuel Zardain Nada no Kenka is celebrated in Himeji on October 14 and 15. A festival where floats carried by more than fifty men appear to fight..
Activities Kobe Animal Kingdom Elena Lisina Kobe Animal Kingdom, formerly known as Kobe Kachoen, is a flower and animal park located in Port Island of Kobe city.
12 Food Sumoto's Himitsukichi Akari Cafe Sandra Isaka Sumoto's Himitsukichi Akari Cafe, on the island of Awajishima, is a fantastic American-style hangout with great food and a hip..
10 Food Cafe Kantokotoro in Southern Kobe Sandra Isaka Located in Southern Kobe, near Maiko Station, Cafe Kantokotoro is a wonderful place to relax and take in the view of famous Akashi..
18 Culture Exploring Kitano Ijinkan in Kobe Cathy Cawood Kobe Kitano is an area once inhabited by influential foreigners living in Japan at the start of the Twentieth Century.
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..