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Top 25 Places to Visit in Western Hyogo: Explore History and Nature in Himeji, Harima & Tajima

Top 25 Places to Visit in Western Hyogo: Explore History and Nature in Himeji, Harima & Tajima

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Category: 歴史｜町並み｜絶景
Area: Hyogo

Sea and mountains, hot springs and ancient shrines and temples. From the night view of Rokko and Maya, the seaside of Awaji, the sea of clouds at Takeda Castle ruins, to the valleys and rice terraces of Tamba, we have carefully selected "superb views of healing" where you can quietly immerse yourself. This is a hidden gem where you can enjoy both a historical walk and a natural experience.

Syoshazan Engyoji
Shoshazan Engyoji is a temple in the famous Himeji Shosha mountain as a location of Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe starring movie "The Last Samurai".
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"Tendaki Falls", one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan located in Hyogo.
Title: "Tendaki, one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, in Tenryu Valley, Hyogo"
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Hara Fudo Falls, one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls
Located in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Harafudo Falls is the largest waterfall in Hyogo Prefecture, boasting a drop of 88m. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan" and is a
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God of matchmaking and safe childbirth - Onokorojima Shrine
According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, this shrine on Awaji Island is said to have originated in Japan and was created by Izanagi and Izanami, and is said to bring blessings such as matchmaking and
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Huge stone Oishi Shrine
Iwashimizu Shrine, located in Takasago City, is an ancient shrine whose sacred object is a mysterious megalith known as the "Stone Treasure Hall," one of the Three Wonders of Japan. Its mystical appea
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Rock wall with huge strange rocks! Genbudo Cave
Genbudo Cave Park is located close to Kinosaki Onsen. Tour the five caves with their hexagonal columnar joints and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the nationally designated natural monument and the S
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1000 year old Tarumi cherry tree
The Tarumi Great Cherry Tree is said to be 1,000 years old and is the largest in Hyogo Prefecture and one of the largest in Japan. It is a popular power spot where you can feel the strength of nature.
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A field of flowers! Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Hanasajiki
A free, vast flower field spreads across the hills of Awaji Island at an altitude of 298 to 235 meters. In a spectacular location overlooking the Akashi Strait and Osaka Bay, the beautiful flowers blo
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Yumura hot spring town of Yukemuri
Yumura Onsen Town is a hot spring town located in Shinonsen Town, Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture. Said to have opened in 848 in the early Heian period, this old hot spring boasts a history of 1,200
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Saigoku 26th Ichijoji Temple
Ichijoji is a temple of the Tendai sect in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is one of the oldest temples since 650 AD.
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Takenohama Beach
Takenohama Beach is a beach facing the Sea of Japan located in Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture.
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Japanese silver grass field - Tonomine Highlands
Located in Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, this plateau is covered with a magnificent carpet of silver grass. In autumn, the area is covered with a magnificent golden color, and it is also famous as a
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Kanzaki Rural Park Yodel Forest
Located in Kamikawa-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, this is a vast theme park where you can interact with animals and enjoy a variety of experiences. Surrounded by beautiful flowers, it is a place the whole fa
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Masu Koi Shrine - Arima Masu Pond
Masu Koikoi Shrine is a popular shrine known as a power spot for matchmaking and romantic fulfillment.
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Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is a museum of carpentry tools located in Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. This is a corporate museum opened by Takenaka Corporation in 1984, and is operated by
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Roadside Station Kobe Fruit Flower Park Osawa
Roadside Station Kobe Fruit Flower Park Osawa is a large roadside station where you can enjoy beautiful flowers and seasonal fruits. It also has an amusement park, hot springs, and a hotel, making it
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Kannabe Plateau and Mt. Kannabe
The Kannabe Plateau is a scoria cone formed by volcanic activity approximately 25,000 years ago, and the scenery there is stunning.
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Goshikizuka Tumulus
This is the largest ancient tomb in Hyogo Prefecture, located in Tarumi Ward, Kobe City. The shape has been restored and is beautiful.
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Suwayama Observation Deck
This observation deck offers a spectacular view of Kobe's cityscape and harbor. The unique spiral bridge, Venus Bridge, is especially beautiful at night, making it a popular romantic date spot.
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Your wishes will come true! Kashima Shrine
Kashima Shrine is a popular historic shrine in Takasago city, where it is said that every prayer made by each person is guaranteed to be granted.
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Unexplored cave waterfall! Shiwagara Falls
Shiwagara Falls in Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture, is a mysterious waterfall that flows from deep inside a cave. It is a spectacular power spot that is truly worthy of being called a hidden place.
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A long-established coffee shop! Hamamoto Coffee
A long-established cafe on Miyuki Street, a 5-minute walk from Himeji Station. Established in 1975, it is known for its siphon coffee and Himeji's famous almond toast. It's the perfect place for break
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Ichiba Noe Seaside Terrace Cafe
Ichinoe Seaside Terrace Cafe is a popular ocean view cafe on Ako Drive in Ako City, where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee, lunch, and sweets on a spectacular terrace overlooking the Seto Inland Sea
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Saruo Falls
This 60m waterfall was named after its unusual shape, resembling a monkey's tail. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls and is a healing power spot where you can enjoy beautiful s
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Tetsujin 28 Monument
Located in front of JR Shin-Nagata Station, this huge, life-sized monument of Tetsujin 28 is a symbol of the earthquake recovery effort. It is imposing and beloved as a hero watching over the city of
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Betsugu Rice Terraces
This is a beautiful rice terrace landscape that spreads across 130 terraces in Hyogo Prefecture's Hachi Plateau. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Rice Terraces in Japan," and you can enjoy
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Roadside Station Sugihara Paper Village Taka
Taka Roadside Station, Sugihara Paper Village, located along National Route 427 in Taka Town, Hyogo Prefecture, is a relaxing tourist spot where you can experience the traditional culture of Sugihara
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Sarutsubo Falls
Sarutsubo Falls is a small waterfall with a drop of about 5m located in Shinonsen-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture. The waterfall basin has a shape that looks like a hollowed-out rock, and it looks l
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Eshima
This is the legendary island where Izanagi and Izanami, who appear in the creation myth of the land, were first born. It is a mystical power spot on Awaji Island where you can enjoy the unique rock su
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Hyonosen
Mt. Hyonosen is the highest mountain in Hyogo Prefecture at 1,510m. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons and a variety of activities, including mountain climbing.
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Mt. Yukihiko in chains
Mount Sephiko, towering over Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the three mountain ranges in Japan that are made up of a series of rocky peaks. It is a mountain for advanced climbers, with thril
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