Tips for enjoying Explore Night time Hyogo experience History・Culture Manners & basic knowledge Nature・Landscape HYOGO Sports・Activity The Origin of Japan Gourmet・Onsen Climate Food The climate differs greatly between the north and Many hotels and restaurants in Japan are unable south of Hyogo prefecture. The north (Tajima, to provide special vegetarian or halal menus. Tamba) gets a lot of snow in winter (Dec-Feb) and Please check with your destination ahead of time temperatures may fall below freezing. if you have special dietary needs. ONSEN Manners (hot spring) Wearing a bathing suit in the ONSEN is not Japanese people have great respect for propriety. allowed. In some cases, you may be refused if It’s important to behave politely and handle tools you have tattoos. (In Japan, people with tattoos with care when taking part in a tourist experi- are generally assumed to be gangsters.) ence. Also, please speak quietly and remove hats and sunglasses when entering a temple or shrine. Few Japanese people speak English, compared to Language the rest of Asia, and may not be able to under- stand even simple things in English. 5-10-1 Shimoyamatedori,Chuo-ku,Kobe,Hyogo 650-8567 E-mail:
[email protected] Explore Hyogo, The Origin of Japan E125° E135° E145° N45° Hyogo, the heart of Japan Hyogo Prefecture is located in the center of Japan at N35° 35 degrees north latitude and 135 degrees east longitude. Close to the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, Hyogo has a rich cultural background. Due to its convenient location, Hyogo is well-connected to N25° other major cities by railroads and airlines.