HYOGO

Hyogo

Hyogo is the prefecture to the west of Osaka. It stretches all the way from the Seto Inland Sea in the south to the Sea of Japan in the north. Awaji Island, the island connecting Japan's main island Honshu to Shikoku, is also part of Hyogo. However, Hyogo is most famous for the coastal city of Kobe with its international flair. Another popular destination in Hyogo is Himeji Castle, one of the most famous castles of Japan.

Spots in this area(18)

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Aoyama History Village

Hyogo

Aoyama History Village

Samurai armor and clan scrolls trace one family's 300-year rule.

Art & ArchitectureHistoryOutdoor Activities
Oji-yama Park

Hyogo

Oji-yama Park

Cherry blossoms frame a castle town's rooftops come April dusk.

Beautiful SceneryInsta-worthyOutdoor Activities
Makekirai Shrine

Hyogo

Makekirai Shrine

A tiny shrine fueled by an Edo wrestler's never-quit spirit.

Art & ArchitectureHistoryInsta-worthy+1
Shinmaikohama Beach

Hyogo

Shinmaikohama Beach

In winter, sunrise floods 500m of tidal flats with gold and purple.

Beautiful SceneryOutdoor Activities
Hiyoriyama Kaigan Coast

Hyogo

Hiyoriyama Kaigan Coast

A gazebo mimicking a Dragon Palace floats on a mist-shrouded isle.

Beautiful Scenery
Shiwagara no Taki Waterfall

Hyogo

Shiwagara no Taki Waterfall

Moss, cave rock, and a shaft of light only hikers earn.

Beautiful Scenery
Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

Hyogo

Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

Ride three heritage stations up to Sea of Japan views and clay-shard rituals.

Beautiful Scenery
Takenohama Beach

Hyogo

Takenohama Beach

Knee-deep clarity stretches a full kilometer along the Sea of Japan.

Outdoor Activities
Awaji Hanasajiki Park

Hyogo

Awaji Hanasajiki Park

Fifteen hectares of blooms frame the Akashi Strait at your feet.

Beautiful SceneryInsta-worthyOutdoor Activities
Shoshazan Engyoji Temple

Hyogo

Shoshazan Engyoji Temple

The Last Samurai filmed here — ancient halls lost in Himeji's cedar mist.

Beautiful SceneryCulture Experience
Taiyo Park

Hyogo

Taiyo Park

Walk past pyramids and terracotta warriors — all in rural Hyogo.

Art & ArchitectureInsta-worthyOutdoor Activities
Kinosaki Onsen Yanagi Yu

Hyogo

Kinosaki Onsen Yanagi Yu

Cedar steam and old lore: soak where willows weep outside.

Onsen(Hot Springs)
Kinosaki Onsen Sato no Yu

Hyogo

Kinosaki Onsen Sato no Yu

Rooftop steam, mountain views, and a cold sauna steps from the train.

Onsen(Hot Springs)

Hyogo

Himeji Central Park

Japan's only aerial safari lift — giraffes below, sky above.

Beautiful SceneryEntertainmentInsta-worthy+1
Takeda Castle Ruins

Hyogo

Takeda Castle Ruins

Stone walls adrift in autumn mist, 353 meters above the world.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Himeji-jo Castle

Hyogo

Himeji-jo Castle

White as a heron, standing since 1333 — wood that outlived war.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory+2
Ayabeyama Bairin Plum Forest

Hyogo

Ayabeyama Bairin Plum Forest

Seven thousand plum trees spill pink and white down to the sea.

Beautiful Scenery
Byakugoji Temple

Hyogo

Byakugoji Temple

A peacock roams grounds where wisteria blooms over an 8th-century secret Buddha.

Beautiful SceneryCulture ExperienceHistory+1

Activities in Hyogo

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Locals in HYOGO

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Airi Ikeyama
Japanese

HYOGO

Airi Ikeyama

MoviesNatureCooking
Mayu Takeuchi
Japanese

HYOGO

Mayu Takeuchi

Fashion
Yui Marumoto
Japanese

HYOGO

Yui Marumoto

MusicMoviesAnime・Manga+1
YUZUKI TOKIWA
Japanese

HYOGO

YUZUKI TOKIWA

Anime・MangaCultureGourmet+1
Riona Hayashi
Japanese

HYOGO

Riona Hayashi

MusicMovies
Ryo Naganuma
Japanese

HYOGO

Ryo Naganuma

MusicAnime・MangaAnimals
Ruka Tamagaki
Japanese

HYOGO

Ruka Tamagaki

MusicMovies
Hisako Kato
Licensed Guide
English

HYOGO

Hisako Kato

MusicHistoryCulture+3

Frequently asked questions

What is Hyogo known for?
Hyogo is the prefecture to the west of Osaka. It stretches all the way from the Seto Inland Sea in the south to the Sea of Japan in the north. Awaji Island, the island connecting Japan's main island Honshu to Shikoku, is also part of Hyogo. However, Hyogo is most famous for the coastal city of Kobe with its international flair. Another popular destination in Hyogo is Himeji Castle, one of the most famous castles of Japan.
Where is Hyogo?
Hyogo is an area in HYOGO, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Hyogo?
WOW U lists 18 spots in Hyogo. Popular spots include Aoyama History Village, Oji-yama Park, Makekirai Shrine, Shinmaikohama Beach, Hiyoriyama Kaigan Coast.
Can I book a guided tour in Hyogo?
Yes. WOW U lists activities in Hyogo hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.