Culture ‘Sel De La Vie’: Experience the Essence of Ako Tom Fay The French proverb ‘sel de la vie’ (literally meaning ‘the salt of life’) perfectly sums up the essence of Ako, a famous salt-..
Accommodation Ichijo Ryokan Opens in Hyogo Kim Sep 26, 2021 Newly opened on September 22nd, Ichijo is a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) located in the fishing town of Kasumi in ..
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2024 Mid - Late Jul During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival 2024 Early - Late Dec The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's..
Activities Hydrangea Season Along the Rokko Cable Line Kim The Rokko Cable Line is located on Kobe's Mount Rokko, and because of the area's higher altitude, hydrangea season stretches..
Activities Kobe Sports Park Cosmos Festival 2024 Early - Late Oct Each year, the Kobe Sports Park is home to a cosmos festival that typically runs throughout the month of October. The cosmos hill..
Culture Farm to Table in Ako Tom Fay One of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which..
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2024 Mid - Late Oct Each year from around late September through until late October, 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at the..