兵庫県 · Kinki Region
Hyogo Hidden Gems
A prefecture that reaches from the Seto Inland Sea to the Sea of Japan — a cosmopolitan port, Japan's finest castle, and mountain hot springs.
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Climate & Best Season
Mild on the southern coast, snowy in the north around Kinosaki. Spring and autumn are best; crab season peaks in winter.
Famous For (Food)
- Kobe beef
- Akashi-yaki
- Sake (Nada district)
- Izushi soba
Signature Sights
- Himeji Castle (UNESCO)
- Kinosaki Onsen
- Kobe harbour & Kitano
- Takeda Castle ruins
Hyogo· Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen — Gold & Silver Hot Springs Since 631 CE
Arima Onsen (有馬温泉) is Japan's oldest onsen resort, with 1,400-year bathing history documented since 631 CE. The town is…
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Updated Jul 2026
Hyogo· Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen — Seven Public Bath Pilgrimage
Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉) is a traditional hot spring town famous for its seven public bathhouses (外湯, sotoyu) — each with d…
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Updated Jul 2026