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English We are here for everything you need to get the best from your visit to Hyogo. Feel free to contact us at 兵庫旅 Information Center any time.

Hyogo Tourism Association E 中 *Please be advised that we only accept phone calls during weekdays. Website http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/ T e l 078-361-7661 H o u r s 9:00-17:30 E-mail [email protected]

Kobe Information Center E Shin- Station E The Heart of T e l 078-322-0220 Tourism Information Desk

Website http://hello-kobe.com T e l 078-241-9550 Location The south of JR Location JR Shin-Kobe Station Station/ the east exit of Sannomiya H o u r s 9:00-18:00 Station. HYOGO Official Hyogo Guidebook (MAP P34 E-4) H o u r s 9:00-19:00

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Arima Hot Springs Hot Springs Tourism Information Center E 中 Tourism Association E T e l 078-904-0708 T e l 0796-32-3663 Website http://www.arima-onsen.com Website http://www.kinosaki-spa.gr.jp Location Arima bus stop Location Kinosaki Literature Hall. 5 minute walk from JR H o u r s 9:00-19:00 . H o u r s 9:00-17:00 Open year- (MAP P37) (MAP P37) round

Himeji Kanko Naviport (Tourist Information Center) Others Takarazuka City International T e l 079-287-0003 E Tourism Association Website http://www.himeji-kanko.jp http://www.kanko-takarazuka.jp/ Location West side of JR central concourse Ako Tourism Association H o u r s 9:00-19:00 (Closed on 12/29-12/30) http://www.ako-kankou.jp/ (MAP P35) Sasayama Tourism Information Center http://tourism.sasayama.jp/ Sumoto Tourism Information Center (Awaji) E Airports T e l 0799-22-0742 Website http://www.awajishima-kanko.jp Kansai International Airport Tel: 072-455-2500 Location Inside Sumoto Bus Center International Airport H o u r s 9:00-17:00 Information Center Tel: 06-6856-6781 (MAP P38) Information Center 078-304-7777 Kitano Tourism Information Center Tel: E Tajima Airport T e l 078-251-8360 Tel: 0796-26-1507 Website http://kobeguide.o.oo7.jp Location Kitano Kazamidori-no-yakata (Weathercock House) For further assistance E 中 H o u r s April to November 9:00-18:00/December to Hyogo International Association March 9:00-17:00 Information and Advisory Center (Information for hospitals and medicals available in (MAP P34 D-4) foreign languages) Tel: 078-382-2052

発行：兵庫県観光交流課 （公社）ひょうごツーリズム協会 2015年 兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通5-10-1 Tel : 078-362-3340 Hyogo has everything! Hot springs, great food, history and nature. Hyogo

[ Hyogo is the Center of Japan ] Hyogo has been a popular getaway for many Hyogo prefecture is located in the center of Japan, writers and artists who are looking for a nice quiet with the meridian (135 degrees east longitude) that place to relax and spend some time. If you are sets Japanese Standard Time inside the prefecture. visiting from another country, Kinosaki will allow Due to its convenient location, Hyogo is you to experience the unique atmosphere of Japan well-connected to other major cities by highways, and its hot spring town. railroads, and airlines. [ Friendly to International Visitors ] [ Hyogo, the Possible Origin of Japan ] Hyogo prefecture has always been important According to the legend in the Kojiki, the oldest place for trading because of its geographical book of historical records in Japan, in advantages. Especially since the opening of the Port Hyogo was the first island of Japan to be created. of Kobe in 1868, it has attracted many foreign The , the central area being Hyogo, traders and became an important hub for Osaka, and , was the center of Japanese international trade. There are a large number of politics and culture for over 1,000 years before the international companies situated in Hyogo even capital moved to in 1868. Because of this today, with many foreign residents. This makes background, Hyogo has many important cultural Hyogo a very comfortable place to visit for all assets and historical and natural heritage sites, international travelers. Hyogo always welcomes including the famous . visitors from other countries.

[ Hyogo is a Prefecture of Gourmet Food ] Hyogo is famous for its wonderful food. Who can Come enjoy the unique culture and food that can forget the world renowned taste of ? only be experienced in Hyogo. We hope that this Come and enjoy genuine Kobe Beef at its origins. guide book will help you make the most out of Along with Kobe Beef, seafood is extremely popular your time in this amazing prefecture. in Hyogo. Fresh and delicious seafood is caught from the in the winter and from the Inland Sea in the summer. If you ever try sweet Matsuba crabs in winter, it will be something you’ll never forget. Also famous for its sweets and sake, Hyogo offers amazing dining experience like no other.

[ Hyogo and its Famous Hot Springs ] One thing that most visitors to Japan look forward to is onsen, or hot springs, and Hyogo has many hot springs all over the prefecture. Arima Hot Springs in Kobe is one of the oldest in Japan, and is considered to be one of the three best hot springs in the country. Also, Kinosaki Hot Springs in northern The Heart of Japan HYOGO Kitano Ijinkan Foreign Residences Kobe Modern City Filled with Foreign Influences City with Style With the opening of the , foreign cultures were brought into Kobe. From the beginning of the era, new culture and many industries were created. Between 1887 and the Sannomiya and Motomachi areas are the busiest Model Course beginning of the Taisho era, foreigners’ lives were parts of Hyogo. From fashionable stores and 10:10 Sannomiya Station MAP P34 E-4 well established and they started building houses restaurants to European-style buildings in the Old Hop on the City Loop Bus and start the tour! on the hills of the Yamanote area (in Kitano). This is or Kitano’s foreign 10:25 MAP P34 D-3 the start of the Kitano Foreign Residences. At that settlement, this area is known as one of the most Kitano Ijinkan Foreign Residences This is a nostalgic area with European style buildings from time, over 100 houses were built. The Kitano area lively and stylish areas in Japan. Nankinmachi, or the Meiji era. Weathercock House MAP P34 D-4 exemplifies Kobe’s western influences and attracts Kobe’s , is only a few minutes’ walk 12:30 Nankinmachi MAP P34 E-3 many visitors from across the country. Over twenty from Motomachi station. Walking towards the Enjoy delicious lunch in Nankinmachi. The smell of buildings are on display, including the Weathercock Port of Kobe you’ll find the symbol of the port, delicious dim sum is very hard to resist. Port Tower and Meriken Park House and Moegi House, designated as important Port Tower, and the , which is national cultural properties. At the shaped like a sailing ship in Meriken Park. At 14:00 Port Tower and Meriken Park MAP P33 F-2 Kitanomachi-kobo, or Kitano workshops, visitors night, the area is illuminated and the Port Tower Kobe’s symbol, Port Tower, is a must visit. The full view of Kobe from the observatory at the top of the can purchase local items as well as experience lights up a beautiful red color. The night view of tower is highly recommended. making them. The Kitano area offers many Kobe is something you cannot miss out. Soaking 15:00 MAP P33 F-2 sightseeing attractions, interesting stores and up the view on a cruise that sails from the port to Tea Cruise House of Uroko (Scale) MAP P34 D-4 When you’re tired from walking, enjoy a relaxing cruise souvenirs, as well as delicious dishes from all the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is one of the most on Concerto. genres, making it a great place to spend the day. To popular activities in Kobe. 16:30 MAP P33 F-1 fully appreciate the area, take a long stroll through Harborland is very popular with families and couples. town. Movie theaters, restaurants, and stores entertain people of all ages. Access:15 minute walk from JR//Hankyu/ Sannomiya station. 19:00 MOSAIC MAP P33 F-1 Moegi House MAP P34 D-3 Rhine House MAP P34 D-4 Mosaic is located in Harborland. A dinner while watching the beautiful night view of Kobe is a great way to end your day. Kanteibyo Kobe Harborland MAP P33 F-1 Nankinmachi MAP P34 E-3 MAP P34 D-3 (Temple of the Chinese Emperor Kan-u) MAP P33 D-2

This historical and well-respected shrine even This Chinese temple enshrines Chinese Emperor appears in the , the second oldest book Kan-u. It is very popular with Chinese people as it is A small-scale amusement park, fashionable stores, Motomachi, , and are home to of classical Japanese history. It is a very popular said to bring business prosperity. restaurants, and Kobe souvenirs can be found here. three of the largest in the country. shrine that is known as a shrine of love, business, Every year on Chinese New Year, Nankinmachi Website: http://www.zhonghua-huiguan.com/ Kobe Harborland Information Center health, and fortune. Tel: 078-341-2872 hosts a festival with cultural events such as Lion Hours: 9:00-17.00 (Open year-round) Website: http:www.harborland.co.jp/en Website: http://www.ikutajinja.or.jp/ Dance and Dragon Dance. Access: 10 minute walk north from Kosoku Tetsudo Tel: 078-360-3639 Tel: 078-321-3851 Hanakuma station Access: 5 minute walk from JR Motomachi station. Hours: 7am until sunset (Open daily, free entry) Access: 10 minute walk north from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya station.

3 4 Tezuka Osamu Museum This memorial museum dedicated to the god of Japanese comics Manga, Osamu Tezuka. He is the creator of famous Astro Boy and Jungle Taitei and so on. Memorabilia, such as Tezuka’s handwritten works and first editions, are on display. Anime workshops are also available to let visitors experience creating anime. Website: http://www.city.takarazuka.hyogo.jp/tezuka/ Tel: 0797-81-2970 Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Last entry 16:30) Closed on Wednesdays, 12/29-31 (Open during holidays and school holidays) Admission: Adults ¥700, Junior/High School Students ¥300, Enjoy abundant nature, beautiful views, Elementary School Students ¥100 Access: 8 minute walk from JR/Hankyu , Mt. Rokko and outdoor activities. or 5 minute walk from Hankyu Takarazuka Minamiguchi station. The Rokko Mountain range stretches 30km from east to west. It is a popular site for outdoor activities MAP P32 B-3 for the people of Kansai. The spectacular night view Tetsujin 28-go Since its first show in April of 1914, Takarazuka has of Kobe from Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya is often Known as Gigantor in the always been loved and admired by many. Its US, this 18 meter tall called the 10 million dollar view. biggest attraction is the elegant and dreamy shows monument at Wakamatsu Website: http://www.rokkosan.com Only about an hour’s drive from Sannomiya, you’ll with the added unique bonus of an all female cast. Park near JR Shin-Nagata Access: Take a city bus from JR or Hankyu Rokkomichi station be able to experience nature’s beauty in all seasons. It is rare for such a big group to do revues and to the Rokko cable car. station is quite a sight. It Standing 931 meters above sea level, this mountain shows so often, and the fact that they do all types was built in honor of the offers many leisure facilities. of genres makes them one of a kind. late Manga artist from Website: http://kageki.hankyu.co.jp/ Kobe, . Tel: 0570-00-5100 MAP P32 A-4 Disaster Reduction and MAP P32 A-4 Access: 5 minute walk from JR or Hankyu Takarazuka station. C PRODUCTION/KOBE TETSUJIN PROJECT2011 Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Human Renovation Institution Website: http://www.kobe-tetsujin.com/ Access: 5 minute walk from JR Shin-Nagata Station. This institution was founded to convey the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge MAP P31 B-1 experiences and th lessons from the The bridge first opened on April 5 of 1998, and is Hanshin-Awaji the longest suspension bridge in the world with a Earthquake to the next center span of 3,911 meters. It connects Kobe and generation and to Awaji Island. At night, the bridge is illuminated and reduce damage during changes its color depending on time and season. disasters. There are Visitors can also enjoy the Maiko Marine The largest art museum in western Japan, this diorama models that Promenade, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Center, the beautiful concrete building covered with glass and show rows of houses Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and other facilities Mikage stone was designed by the world renowned and stores immediately nearby, or a peaceful time at Maiko Park. architect . Many artworks from both and a Maiko Marine Promenade Japanese and international artists are on display. theater. Website:http://www.hyogo-park.or.jp/maiko/contents/ Special exhibitions (additional fee required) are sisetsu/area_prom.html also held. Website: http://www.dri.ne.jp/english/ Tel: 078-262-5050 Tel: 078-785-5090 Hours: Oct - Jun 9:30 - 17:30, Hours: 9:30-18:00 (Open until 19:00 during summer) Website:http://www.artm.pref.hyogo.jp/eng/ Tel: 078-262-0901 Jul - Sept 9:30 - 18:00 (Fri - Sat 9:30 - 19:00) Closed on the 2nd Monday of the month, 12/29~12/31 Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry 17:30) Closed on Mondays, New Dates closed: Mondays Admission: Adults ¥310, High School Students ¥150 Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Admission: Adults ¥600, College Students ¥450, (Weekends & Holidays) Price: Adults ¥510, College students ¥410, Seniors (65+) ¥255 High School Students ¥300, Adults ¥250, High School Students ¥120 High school students ¥260, Junior High School Students and younger are free. (Weekdays) Junior high school students and under are free Access: 12 minute walk from JR or Junior High School students and younger are free Access: 10 minute walk from JR Nada station/ 10 minute walk from Hanshin Iwaya station/ Access: 5 minute walk from JR or Sanyo Maiko Hanshin Iwaya station. Hanshin Kasuganomichi station. Koen station.

5 6 Himeji MAP P35 A City with a World Heritage Site

In the old days, Himeji was situated as an important site for transportation, and it was the center for politics, economy, and culture for the Harima region. The importance of the city can be seen from historical assets like Himeji Castle, which is a registered UNESCO World Heritage site, and Engyoji Temple on Mt. Shosha. The city is still filled with unique festivals and local industries today.

To learn more about Himeji Castle… Himeji Castle Amazing facts about Japan’s greatest castle! ● The castle has never been damaged by war. Himeji Castle was the first Japanese site to be Main Keep, and openable and closable plastered Himeji city was an important military site during World War II and the city was heavily attacked and a large registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. lattice is attached there. This window is used on the part of the city was destroyed during the war. But miraculously, the castle was not damaged. It’s the Qualities such as the unique structure of the castle renovation of the roof, so to speak side door. largest castle in the country that has kept its original structure. and the beauty of its white plastered walls earned it Letters on the pillars 4 ● ● There are many traps around the castle. the nickname White Heron Castle. Its Some letters and marks are The paths to get to the main tower have quite a few twists and turns, making it very difficult to reach the well-preserved towers and the structures engraved on the pillars in the tower. Even the gates themselves are very small so that only one person can go through at a time. surrounding the castle have mainly kept their Main Keep. These are called original form, and have helped the castle earn its ‘Banzuke’ , which shows each (1)The Hishi-no- gate to the I-, Ro-, and Ha-no-mon gates seems like the shortest route to the excellent reputation. It has been about 400 years component used to which part. castle, but it is actually a roundabout way. (2)Going through the Ru-no-mon gate is the shortest route, but there is a hole in the stone wall since the castle was first built, and it is a storehouse ● East main pillar nearby, called the Uzumi-mon, which is a trap that can send landslide through it and block the of numerous national treasures and important This is one of the two main Ru-no-mon gate. cultural properties. pillars (25-meter-long) 5 (3)Standing at Ha-no-mon, the main tower looks extremely close, but if you continue on that path, it sustaining the Main Keep. This will take you away from the tower. (4)Although the path between Mizu-no-nimon and Mizu-no-sanmon is the correct way to the main Approach to the Main Keep region was endowed with tower, the path between these two gates is a downhill slope built on purpose to make intruders 1 ● Entrance of the Main Keep mountain forest resources since think they’re going the wrong way. The entrance consists of big then. double-door-style, outer one is ● Effective use of the base ● Stone walls that even ninjas cannot climb. covered with plaster and inner The difficulty of castle The walls at Himeji Castle are built in the shape of a fan, meaning the walls aren’t built straight, but they one is covered with iron plate. construction is to build a high are built with a curve so that ninjas can’t climb up from the outside wall. This construction avoids fire as with storehouse architecture on stone wall because it is very difficult (Japanese traditional construction). The entrance work to pile random-sized stones and make the There are more interesting facts at Himeji Castle. 1 2 3 4 5 connected to I passage turret (I Watari ) has surface even and rectangular. The base is needed Take your time to explore and learn about the castle. Mizu-no-nimon There is more than meets the eye in the magnificent structure. double-door-style as well. here. Correcting the gap and roughness of the 2 6 7 Mizu-no-sanmon ● Sliding doors on stairs stone wall by timbers used for the base makes the Some sliding or wooden doors construction easier since the pillars are set vertically Ha-no-mon are attached on the stairs in on an even and rectangular surface. Ro-no-mon the main keep. These doors Castle Information I-no-mon have function in prevention of 3 Opening hours fire spreading. September 1 to April 26: 9:00 - 16:00 (Last entry at 17:00) April 27 - August 31: 9:00 - 17:00 (Last entry at 18:00) Hishi-no-mon ● Window in the gable Access: 15 minute walk from JR/Sanyo Himeji station 6 Admission: Adult 1,000 yen, Child 300 yen There is a gap under the gable Ru-no-mon Website: http://www.himeji-kanko.jp/en/ Even ninjas can’t climb this stone 7 on the upper stories of the Tel: 079-285-1146 wall!

7 8 Hyogo Prefectural Kokoen MAP P35 Museum of History MAP P35 Filming locations for movies.

Filming Locations: Tonomine Highlands and Mineyama Highlands in Kamikawa [Norwegian Wood] (2010) town, and Imagoura Senjojiki in Kasumi town

With over 10 million copies sold, and translated into 33 different languages, novelist Haruki Haruki Murakami grew up in Ashiya city in Hyogo Murakami’s best-selling novel Norwegian Wood prefecture until he went to college. In one of his books, was made into a movie. The beautiful scenes he mentioned that his hometown “was a comfortable place to spend childhood days.” have earned great acclaim at Mostra Debuting in 1979 with his first novel, Hear the Wind Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica. In the Sing, he has authored many best-selling novels. In 2005, A traditional with an area of over The museum showcases the history of Hyogo, folk novel, the main character spent his high school Kafka on the Shore was chosen as one of New York days in Hyogo, and in the movie, places such as Times’ ten best books of the year, and he became eight acres, Kokoen is built around a large pond, performing arts, children’s culture and Himeji internationally known. In 2010, he was nominated for and includes a restaurant Kassui- where guests Castle and its castle town through a virtual the Senjo-jiki structure of Imagoura Coast in the Nobel Prize for Literature. can enjoy lunch, as well as Soju-an where theatre. People chosen by drawing can experience Kasumi town, schools in Kobe city, and other traditional Japanese green tea is served. wearing a traditional Japanese kimono and armor. areas were used for filming. The scene with the Website: http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/koukoen/english.html Website: http://www.hyogo-c.ed.jp/-rekihaku-bo/english/about.html field filled with silver grass was filmed at Tel: 079-289-4120 Tel: 079-288-9011 Tonomine and Mineyama Highlands in Kamikawa Hours: Late Apr – Aug 31: 9:00-18:00 Hours: 10:00-17:00（Last entry 16:30）Closed on Mondays town, and is one of the most important scenes Sept 1 – Mid Apr : 9:00-17:00 and New Year’s holidays. from the movie. Date closed: 12/29, 12/30. Admission: First floor is free, Second Floor: Adults ¥210, Admission: Adults ¥300, Elementary to Junior High School College students ¥150, High School Students For those of you who enjoy Murakami’s work, Students ¥150 ¥100, Free for Junior High School students and come and visit his hometown. Grab his other Access: 15 minute walk from JR/Sanyo Himeji station. younger popular book, Henkyo/Kinkyo and follow the Access: Take the Himeji Castle Loop Bus from Himeji station Starring: Kenichi , Rinko Kikuchi to Hakubutsukan-mae. (8 minutes) footstep of this great novelist. Director: Tran Anh Hung

Engyoji Temple on [The Last ] (2003) Filming Location: Engyo-ji Temple on Mt. Shosha in Himeji Model Course MAP P35 The film was created with the cooperation of Mt. Shosha three countries, the U.S., New Zealand, and 10:10 JR Himeji Station Japan. The story takes place in the 1800s, and is Located 371 meters above sea level on top of Mt. Go out the central ticket gate and head to the tourist about an American captain that comes to Japan Shosha in western Himeji, Engyoji is home to many information center to grab a map of Himeji! You can and learns the ways of the samurai. Many of the also get a free rental bike. Important Cultural Properties. Maniden, a scenes were filmed in Engyoji Temple on Mt. beautiful wooden hall, Daikodo (main hall), Jikido 10:15 Himeji Castle Shosha. The Daikodo (main hall), Jikido (lodging and dining hall, now exhibiting temple treasures) (lodging and dining hall, now exhibiting temple The main keep of the castle is in the middle of renovations. Hop on an elevator and check out the and Jogyodo (gymnasium) were used, giving the treasures) and Jogyodo (gymnasium) are especially inside of the roofed scaffold structure that can only be film a solemn and authentic feel. The scene with seen at this time. popular. It was selected as a filming location for the Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe talking under the Hollywood movie starring Tom 12:00 Lunch at Kokoen cherry trees in full bloom was filmed at the grave Cruise. Visit Kassui-Ken inside the garden for lunch. A lunch box of the former lords that owned Himeji Castle. with anago, or salt-water eel, is their popular menu. It’s a The room that Tom Cruise was using is now a tea Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe restaurant where you can enjoy your lunch while enjoying shop that serves green tea and Japanese sweets. Director: Edward Zwick a beautiful Japanese garden.

14:00 Loop Bus Explore the city on a retro bus. There’s a lot to see [007: You Only Live ] (1967) [“” Series] (2003) around the castle! The filming was done in many popular tourist This is a popular novel by . 14:10 Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History locations across Japan. Himeji Castle was used Tanigawa’s hometown of is used The museum showcases historical and cultural items as a training ground for ninjas in the film. as a model for the city where sets the story. The from Hyogo prefecture, as well as historical materials from Himeji Castle. Trying on the samurai armor is a Himeji Castle has also been used for other films novel about high school students and their popular activity. such as Kagemusha and Ran (1985) by Akira unusual school life became a huge hit, and it Kurosawa, and the TV series Shogun (1980) was made into a TV animation series, a comic, 15:30 Karo-yashiki Ato Park starring Richard Chamberlain. and a video game. Trains on the Hankyu Line, Located right in front of Himeji Castle, it provides Shukugawa Station, Nishinomiya Kita-guchi dining and souvenirs. Take a walk down Miyuki Street, Station, and popular Kobe sweets “Gaufre” are the arcade located in the heart of Himeji to the station. Website: http://www.shosha.or.jp/ Tel: 079-266-3327 Filming Location: Himeji Castle, Port of Kobe some of the Hyogo related things that appear Starring: Sean Connery, Donald Pleasence Hours: 8:30-17:00 Open year-round Admission: ¥500 in the series. Access: Take the Shinki Bus for the Shosha Ropeway from Director: Lewis Gilbert JR/Sanyo Himeji station, and get off at the last stop. Location: Nishinomiya city

9 10 The Bounty of Nature Awaji MAP P38 MAP P36 The Tamba-Sasayama region is known for its elegance. Located close to Kyoto, the area The creation of Japan began and developed a long time ago. With many samurai and merchant houses still standing, the with Awaji Island castle-town of Sasayama has historic remnants. Tachikui pottery is one of the six oldest Awaji, the first island to be formed according to Izanagi Shrine potteries in Japan, and it has over 800 years of history. It is a popular souvenir from the area. This region is nationally famous for botan-nabe, a hotpot with locally caught boar meat cooked the creation myth of Japan, is located about an Izanami and Izanagi, hour drive from Kobe. It is a popular island-resort, the creators of Japan, in soy bean paste. Also popular are chestnuts, matsutake-mushrooms, and black beans. where you can find abundant nature, delicious are enshrined at this ancient shrine. It is food from both the land and the sea, and hot The Museum of said to bring luck to Tachikui Sue-no-Sato (Tachikui Pottery Village) Ceramic Art, Hyogo Daisho-in springs. In the old days, Awaji was also called marriage and Miketsu-kuni, meaning the land of food, because longevity. the food from the island was offered to the gods Website: http://izanagi-jingu.jp/izanagi/ and emperors. Since then, Awaji has been known Tel: 0799-80-5001 Access: Take Awaji Kotsu express bus from Sannomiya to Tsuna as an island with great food. Kou and change to the Awaji Kotsu bus Nishiura Line. Five minute ride to Izanagi Jingu-mae bus stop. Awaji Yumebutai Awaji Doll Joruri Pavilion Experience hands on pottery Museum with a wide range of Splendid wooden building workshops with an exciting Hyogo ceramics, mainly Tamba reconstructed on the Sasayama Awaji Ningyo Joruri variety of making techniques. and Izushi style potteries, are Castle Ruins. (puppetry) has a history Website: http://www.tanbayaki.com/ on display. Website: of over 500 years. It is http://www.city.sasayama.hyogo.jp/museum/ Tel: 079-597-2034 Website http://www.mcart.jp/ ： Tel: 079-552-4500 designated as an Price: High School Students and older Tel: 079-597-3961 Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30) ¥200, Elementary and Junior Hours: Apr – Oct: 10:00-19:00, Important Intangible Closed on Mondays. High School Students ¥50 Nov - Mar 10:00-18:00 Cultural Property. Its new Admission: Adults ¥400, High school and Hours: Apr – Sept 10:00-18:00, Access: Take the Shinki Green Bus College students ¥200, Elementary pavilion opened in Oct - Mar 10:00-17:00 headed for Shimizu from JR and junior high school students August 2012. Access: Catch the Shinki Green Bus Aino station. Get off at the Website: http://awajiningyoza.com/ ¥100 (Group discounts available) headed for Shimizu for 10 Hyogo-Tougei-Bijutsu-Kan. With over 70 acres of land, this park includes large Tel: 0799-52-0260 minutes from JR Aino station. Four-Facility Pass (Sasayama Castle conference halls, a resort hotel, an outdoor Show times: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 Get off at Sue-no-Sato-mae. Daisho-In, Aoyama History Village, Ticket: Adults ¥1,500, Senior/ Junior high school students theater, a botanical garden, and other facilities. Anma Family Samurai Residence ¥1,300, Elementary schoolchildren ¥1,000, Infants ¥300 JA Tamba Sasayama Museum,and Sasayama Historical Originally, land from this area was taken to build Access: Take the highway bus from Sannomiya to Fukura. Art Museum): Adults ¥600, High Kansai International Airport, but the famous (90 minutes) Museum of Artifacts Restaurant & Store school and college students ¥300, architect, Tadao Ando, wanted to rebuild the area Elementary and Junior High School Students ¥150 with the concept of harmony between humans and Naruto Access: Take the Shinki Green Bus nature. His unique concrete-based buildings match Sasayama-Eigyosho from JR perfectly with the recovering nature. Inside the One of the three Sasayama-guchi station for 15 park, there are stairway-shaped gardens called fastest currents in the minutes. Get off at the Nikaimachi bus stop and walk for 5 minutes. Hyakudan-en, and original water scenery, as well world, Naruto as a promenade with a stunning view of . Whirlpools form every Enjoy a nice stroll in this beautiful garden. 6 hours when the tide changes. Noh masks and costumes used The Tamba-Sasayama region’s Internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Science Museum (Uzushio Kagaku-kan) in traditional Japanese Noh specialties can be found in this Tadao Ando’s architecture Watch the whirlpool in 3D, or see the real whirlpool dance are on display. one location. With the unique style of exposed cast-in-place concrete through a camera attached to the main tower of Naruto Website: Website: and the creative use of natural light, Tadao Ando has Bridge. http://www.nohgakushiryoukan.jp/ http://www.ja-tanbasasayama.or.jp/ become one of the most famous architects in Japan. Many Tel: 079-552-3513 jatanba/tokusan/index.html of his works can be found in Hyogo, especially in Awaji. Website: http://kinen.uzunokuni.com/index.html Hours: 9:00-17:00 Tel: 079-552-3386 Enjoy great tasting sweets With over eleven acres of land, the whole of Awaji Tel: 0799-52-2888 Hours: 9:00-17:00 Dates closed: Mondays, the fourth week Hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed on Yumebutai and its buildings were designed by Tadao Price: Adults ¥500, Junior and High School Students ¥450, of August and New Year’s Wednesdays made from black beans, Tamba Ando, making it one of his biggest and most impressive Elementary School Students ¥250, Children (3+) ¥100 holidays. Access: 15 minutes by Shinki Green Bus Dainagon beans, chestnuts, works. *Special price available with the purchase of Awaji Puppet Admission: Admission: Adults ¥500, High from JR Sasayamaguchi station Theater Museum ticket and other foods taken from school & College students to Kasugajinja. the fruit park in Tamba. Website: http://www.yumebutai.co.jp/ Tel: 0799-74-1000 Access: Catch the Shinki Bus or Awaji Kotsu Bus from ¥400, Elementary & Junior Access: A 1 hour ride on JR Bus/ Honshi-Kaikyo Bus from Sannomiya station (90 minutes.) Free shuttle buses run high school students ¥200 Visitors can also participate in Sannomiya station. Get off at the Awaji Yumebutai-mae from Fukura to the museum. Access: 20 minutes by Shinki Green Bus harvesting the fruit. bus stop. from JR Sasayama-guchi station to Hon-Sasayama. 11 12 3 2 Arima MAP P37 Gold Springs and Silver Springs Hot Springs in Arima hot springs is located near the of Hyogo 6 5 Kobe, yet it is surrounded by the beautiful nature of 7 1 4 Some of the best hot springs in the prefecture. 9 Mt. Rokko. One of the three best hot springs of Japan, this hot spring town with a nostalgic atmosphere has 8 three public baths. Visitors don’t have to stay at the inn to use its hot spring, so the visitors can enjoy 1 2 3 different hot springs in one day.

Arima hot spring’s most famous bath, kinsen, or the gold spring, is popular for its high salinity and mineral-rich water. Arima Hot Springs Kinosaki Hot Springs Yumura Hot Springs Gold Springs Along with Dogo Hot Springs and Taste seasonal delicacies along with With over 1,000 years of history, this Website: http://www.arima-onsen.com/eng/ Tel: 078-904-0680 Shirahama Hot Springs, Arima Hot delicious seafood at Kinosaki Hot quiet hot spring nestled in the Hours: 8:00-22:00 (Last entry 21:30) Closed on second and fourth Springs is one of the three oldest in Springs. Going on a sotoyu-meguri mountains is loved by many. The Tuesdays of the month, and New Year’s Day. Japan, with over 1400 years of history. (visiting seven different hot springs) hottest spring reaches 98°C, which is Price: Adults ¥650, Elementary School Students ¥340, It is located on the northern part of in a yukata and geta sandals is a hot enough to boil an egg. Infants ¥140 Mt. Rokko. traditional way to enjoy Kinosaki. Access: 5 minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway station. JR Bus runs from Sannnomiya station to Arima Onsen station (40 minutes.) 4 5 6 Silver Springs Website: http://www.arima-onsen.com/eng/ Tel: 078-904-0256 Hours: 9:00-21:00 (Last entry 20:30) Closed on first and third Model course Tuesdays of the month, and New Year’s Day. Price: Adults ¥550, Elementary School Students ¥290, 12:55 Kobe Electric Railway Infants ¥120 Access: 10 minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Arima Onsen Station station. Hop on the train from Sannomiya, and arrive at Arima hot spring in about 35 minutes. Once you exit the station, look immediately to the left to find Kirakuya.

Takarazuka Hot Springs Takedao Hot Springs Shiota Hot Springs 13:00 Kirakuya Arima Toy & Automata Museum This 700 year-old hot springs has been Located in Mukogawa Valley, it is Famous for the captivating view of For those who want to experience Japanese culture, rent a popular since the period. surrounded by beautiful nature. The Seppiko Mountain from the hot kimono for the day! Conveniently located close to Kobe and hot spring can be easily accessed springs, it is also called Harima’s Osaka, it is located right next to the from Kobe and Osaka. This area is getaway, and attracts a number of famous Takarazuka Grand Theater. also a top spot to view beautiful visitors. 13:30 Shinsui Park, Nene’s Bridge autumn leaves. Once you’re in your kimono, it’s time to explore Arima! Nene’s Bridge is the perfect place for a photo.

14:00 Arima Toys & Automata Museum 7 8 9 Items like Automata and Japanese tin toys are on display, and even the adults can enjoy this museum for toys.

15:00 Café De Beau This museum displays a vast array of toys such as Take a break from walking in your geta sandals. Enjoy a relaxing tea time at this stylish café. vintage tin toys, and explains how they work. There is no doubt that people at all ages can enjoy.

15:45 Onsen-ji Temple Website: http://www.arima-toys.jp/ Tel: 078-903-6971 There is a shrine next to Onsen-ji Temple. If you’re a history Opening Hours: 9:30-18:00 buff, take some time to explore these interesting shrines. Special ticket for international visitors: Ako Hot Springs Sumoto Hot Springs Iwaya Hot Springs Adults ¥800, Children ¥500, Free under the age of three. It is famous for its stunning view It is located in a historical It is located on top of a hill overlooking 16:30 Kin-no-yu Ashi-yu Passport required. overlooking the . The castle-town along the coast of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Water contains Access: 5 minute walk from Arima Onsen station. (Gold Spring foot bath) hot springs is also called the Hot Sumoto. The largest hot spring town radon, which is said to be good for your spring of Youth because it is said to on Awaji Island, it is considered to be body. Located on the northern tip of Free foot bath right outside the gold spring. Once your be beneficial for your bones, muscles, a resort-hot springs. Awaji, it is a popular hot springs at the body is warm, it’s time to head home. This bath is always and skin. entrance to Awaji Island. busy with hikers and tourists.

13 14 Make the most of your travel to Kinosaki! MAP P37 Kinosaki (Fish Market) Kinosaki is a historical hot spring town, famous for the Okesho Sengyo & Kinosaki Onsen seven hot springs in the area. Called Sotoyu-meguri, visiting Kiyamachi-Koji Dining Room Kaichuen Ropeway these seven hot springs is a popular activity. With beaches in the summer, and delicious crab in the winter, Kinosaki

Kaisen-don (seafood on rice) with eleven different kinds of seafood ¥1,890 Sotoyu-Meguri This shopping complex is The first floor is a fresh seafood Enjoy the greenery of spring and composed of ten stores and market where you can purchase summer, leaves changing color in Each of the seven Sotoyu has a unique story, as well as different guardian deities; therefore people believe restaurants serving sweets and Matsuba crab, freshly caught fall, and a snow covered landscape that visiting all seven brings seven different types of luck. a relaxation facility. All ten fish, and souvenirs. The second in winter. Enjoy the view of the Sea Effective on nerve pains, muscle pains, bruises, digestive problems, fatigue, etc. stores have unique floor is a restaurant where you of Japan and the Maruyama River Water quality: Sodium and calcium chloride spring characteristics that will be sure can have some of the best from the top of the mountain. Water Temperature: 42°C/107.6°F to entertain you. tasting seafood in Japan. Tel: 0796-32-2530 Website: http://www.kinosaki-hotsprings.com/hot_springs.html *Schedule is subject to change Tel: 0796-32-4411 Website: http://www.okesyo.com Hours: 9:10-17:10 (Last car leaves at 16:50) Access: 10 minute walk from JR Tel: 0796-29-4832 No operation on second and fourth Kinosaki Onsen station. Opening Hours: 11:00-18:45 (Flagship Thursdays of the month. restaurant) Closed on New Round ticket: Adults (Junior High Year’s holidays. School and older) ¥900, Access: 3 minute walk from JR Kinosaki Children (6+) ¥450 Onsen station. Access: 20 minute walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen station. A Bath of Friendship Sato-no-Yu San’in Kaigan Geopark Japan’s largest hot spring Tajima This natural park within a train station Only a short distance away has rare geological Tel: 0796-32-0111 Hours: 13:00-21:00 Closed on Mondays. and geographical Price: Adults ¥800, Elementary School Izushi features. The San’in and younger ¥400 Kaigan Geopark is Access: In front of JR Kinosaki Onsen station. now a member of the Global Geoaparks Network, and the museum offers a variety A Bath of Salvation A Bath of Fertility A Bath that Brings Good Fortune of displays and hands on activities. Jizo-yu Yanagi-Yu Ichi-no-Yu Website: http://sanin-geo.jp/en/index_english.html Tel: 0796-82-5222 Named after a jizo (guardian A deep, wooden bath with a A rare cave-bath with a fun Hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays. Free entry. deity) that was found at the site. nostalgic atmosphere of the atmosphere. Access: 20 minute walk from JR Hamasaka station. Tel: 0796-32-2228 Taisho period. Tel: 0796-32-2229 Hours: 7:00-23:00 Closed on Fridays. Tel: 0796-32-2097 Hours: 7:00-23:00 Closed on Wednesdays. Hyogo Prefectural Homeland Prices: Adults ¥600, Elementary School Hours: 15:00-23:00 Closed on Thursdays Price: Adults ¥600, Elementary School and younger ¥300 Price: Adults ¥600, Elementary School and younger ¥300 for the Oriental White Stork Access: 5 minute walk from JR Kinosaki and younger ¥300 Access: 8 minute walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen station. Access: 7 minute walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen station. Japan’s special natural Onsen station. monument, Oriental A Bath of Beauty White Storks are Gosho-no-Yu A Bath that Grants One Wish A Bath that Brings Happiness protected, bred, and Mandala-Yu Ko-no-Yu returned to its natural Enjoy this bath lying down while habitat here. watching the dynamic waterfall An outdoor bath with a One of the oldest hot springs in Known as Little Kyoto of Hyogo, Izushi preserves its Website: www.stork.u-hyogo.ac.jp/ right in front of your eyes. beautiful mountain view. Kinosaki. history and is designated as an Important Preservation Tel: 0796-23-5666 Tel: 0796-32-2194 Tel: 0796-32-2195 Hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays and Website: http://www.kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/ District. Symbolic Shinkoro, the Karo Samurai Mansion Tel: 0796-32-2230 Hours: 15:00-23:00 Closed on Hours: 7:00-23:00 Closed on Tuesdays. 12/28-1/4. Free Entry. Hours: 7:00-23:00 Closed on first and Wednesdays. Price: Adults ¥600, Elementary School and the Izushi Castle Ruins are must-see buildings in Access: Take the Zentan Bus from Toyooka station third Thursdays of the month. Price: Adults ¥600, Elementary School and younger ¥300 the town. For a local specialty, handmade Izushi soba to Konotori-no Sato-koen (15 minutes.) and younger ¥300 Access: 20 minute walk from JR Price: Adults ¥800, Elementary School Noodles are a standout option. and younger ¥400 Access: 15 minute walk from JR Kinosaki Onsen station. Access: 8 minute walk from JR Kinosaki Kinosaki Onsen station. Onsen station. 15 16 The Best Beef in the World, Kobe Beef Kobe Beef Japanese Food

Whether visiting from overseas, or from a nearby prefecture, most Enjoy seasonal fresh food from both the sea and the mountains. visitors refuse to leave Kobe without trying the famous, world-class Kobe Beef. It was named by the foreign settlers that Japanese cuisine puts an emphasis on using the best-tasting seasonal food, and is cooked in broth came and lived in Kobe when the Port of Kobe opened in 1868. taken from bonito or seaweed, with salt, soy sauce, or miso soy bean paste, to add flavor. Dishes are The tender, juicy, beautifully colored, and highly marbled meat low in calories, finely refined, and come in many different forms. Hyogo prefecture is surrounded by was extremely popular, and it is still loved by gourmets across the both the mountains and the sea, offering world today. variety of ingredients to choose from. For meat, there is Kobe Beef, boar meat, as well as seafood like crab, snapper, oysters, and Kobe steak restaurant Mouriya octopus. Fresh fruit and vegetables are also MAP P34 E-3 MAP P34 E-3 Kobe Plaisir (Flagship restaurant) widely available. Noodles like Izushi soba, made from buckwheat, and Ibo-no-ito somen, or rice-noodles, are also very popular.

Hyogo Specialties

Kobe Beef steak, shabu-shabu, and seiro-mushi The established Kobe beef restaurant first opened (steamed in a wooden frame holder) served with other its door back in 1885. The finest quality is always fresh ingredients from Hyogo. Enjoy a nice, relaxing guaranteed. dinner with specially selected Japanese sake and wine. Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 (Lunch), 15:00-22:00 (Dinner) Website: http: //www.kobe-plaisir.jp Tel: 078-571-0141 Last call 21:00 Hours: Lunch 11:30-15:00（ Last call 14:00), Dinner 17:00 - 22:30 Closed on the first Monday of the month. Mouriya Sannomiya & (Last call 21:00) Closed on Mondays Royal Mouriya nearby are open on Mondays. Access: 3 minute walk from Sannomiya station Website: http://www.mouriya.co.jp/en/ Tel: 078-391-4603 Access: 3 minute walk from Sannomiya station. Crabs Snappers Tajima produces the largest catch of Matsuba An abundant food source and a strong current Wakkoqu MAP P34 D-4 Steakland Kobe MAP P34 E-3 crabs in all of Japan. Matsuba crabs are known produce meaty, flavorful, top-quality snappers. for their texture and sweet flavor.

Carefully selected, top-quality Kobe Beef is broiled Teppanyaki chefs prepare steaks right in front of Oysters Octopuses slowly to perfection. You can taste the true flavor you. Kobe beef steaks are served at affordable of Kobe Beef with this Wakkoqu-style steak. prices. You’re sure to satisfy your appetite here. Harima-nada in Hyogo has the perfect water for The Strait of Akashi, with the longest suspension oysters to live in, producing large, delicious bridge in the world, is also famous for Website: http://www.wakkoqu.com/english/index.html Hours: 11:00-22:30 (Last call 22:00) Hours: 12:00-22:00 (Last call 21:00) Open year-round Open year-round. The door is closed between 14:00 and oysters. great-tasting octopuses. They are served in many Tel: 078-222-0678 17:00 on weekdays. ways such as sashimi, shabu-shabu and simply Access: 10 minute walk from the west exit of JR Sannomiya Tel: 078-332-2900 boiled. station. Access: South exit of Hankyu Sannomiya station.

17 18 Sake Japanese Sake: Refined over its long history Japanese sake has a history of about 2,000 years. Sake from Hyogo has Japanese sake and wine always been considered to be one of the very best in the country, especially Sake is perfect for paring with food as wine. the varieties made in Nada Gogo area. This area has the following qualities Although sake is made from grains and wine from that allow them for the production of great tasting sake. fruit, both are made through fermentation, and can be enjoyed with food. Unlike wine, you might ①Miyamizu water from Mt. Rokko is ideal water for creating sake. need some time to relish sake at first. That’s just ②Local large and high-quality rice is perfect for sake brewing. like how most people start off liking white wine, ③There are many master sake brewers from the nearby Tamba region. before moving on to red. Sake is much milder when ④A cold front called Rokko-oroshi that blows down from the mountains creates compared to wines, which are more acidic with the perfect condition for sake brewing. strong fragrances, so it goes well with any dishes. Try the Daiginjo before a meal to fully enjoy the All of these factors helped create amazing flavor, therefore this area is fruity and delicate flavor. Sake can make dishes considered to be the area that produces the best sake in Japan. Water taste much better, so just like wine, be sure to think wheels were introduced that allowed for finer refinement of rice, and about what sake, and when and how it will be the fact that the area is close to the ocean helped with distributing the served. Free tasting events in sake breweries are great Daiginjo-shu Junmai-shu products. These are all part of the reason why the area was able to opportunities to learn about sake while actually Daiginjo-shu Junmai-shu produce top-quality tasting it. You’ll learn to love sake once you learn sake that is loved Sugitama all the stories surrounding its production. By trying A top-quality sake made Traditional Japanese sake, by milling brown rice to that focuses on flavor and Sugitama is a ball made of cedar leaves. A different sake, you’ll find the one that’s right for by people all over fresh, green sugitama is hung on the less than half of its not the aroma. You’ll be Japan. doorstep of the breweries to notify people you, so visiting breweries with sake-tasting is a fun size-considered to be a able to enjoy the flavor of that a new batch of sake has been made. and interesting activity! work of art. rice. Photo: Kobe Shushinkan Breweries

MAP P36 MAP P36 MAP P36 Japanese Sake Scale Kobe Shushinkan Breweries Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum Sakuramasamune Memorial Hall On the back label of Japanese sake, there are numbers with + and – signs. This shows the amount of sugar in the sake. For sake, a negative number means it’s sweet, and positive number means it’s dry.

How to Enjoy Japanese Sake Sake can be enjoyed chilled, warm, or at room temperature, which makes it very unique. The flavor changes depending on the temperature. The flavor of sake also changes as it ages, becoming milder. Established in 1751, during the mid-Edo era, the An original brewery, Hakutsuru, was in operation Sake-brewing tools, old signs, sake bottles, and brewery is a well- known maker of popular sake until 1969 but was later made into a museum. The different logos and labels are on display on the The Power of Sake called Fukuju. It uses locally grown rice such as process of sake brewing, and the lives of sake second floor. They also have other items that are Since the old days, sake brewers were known for Yamadanishiki and Gohyakuman-goku, and the brewers are displayed using models. There’s a free related to sake and brewing. their beautiful skin. Sake has anti-oxidants which finest Miyamizu water, keeping the tradition of tasting for the Junmai nama-genshu, which is made Website: www.sakuramasamune.co.jp/ creating sake by handcrafting techniques. from 100% Yamada-nishiki rice. Tel: 078-436-3030 work for anti-aging and skincare. Sake lees, a Hours: 10:00-21:00 Website: http://www.hakutsuru.co.jp/english/ by-product of producing sake, are also known to Website: http://enjoyfukuju.com/english/our_sake/ Restaurant hours: 11:30-15:00 (Last call 14:00), Tel: 078-822-8907 Tel: 078-841-1121 17:00-22:00 (Last call 22:00) have a high nutritional value. Hours: 9:30-16:30 (Last entry 16:00) Closed on Mondays. Hours: 10:00-18:00 Open year-round Closed on Tuesdays (If Tuesdays is a holiday, Access: 5 minute walk from Hanshin Sumiyoshi station. Restaurant hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00 the door will be open.) Access: 8 minute walk from Hanshin Ishiyagawa station, or an Access: 5 minute walk from Hanshin Uozaki station. 8 minute drive from JR Rokkomichi station. ＊Advance reservation is required for a brewery tour.

19 … Sake Breweries offering free sake-tasting. 20 Dining in Hyogo

All-You-Can-Eat seafood buffet MAP P33 F-1 Sennin-Daikan MAP P34 E-4 Fisherman’s Market Kobe Mosaic Nightlife Kobe is known as the city of jazz, so there are many jazz clubs with live performances. In addition, there are clubs that offer live performances by artists from other genres, sports bars where you can enjoy sporting events, casual shot bars, pubs, karaoke, brasseries, dining bars, and many more. Come enjoy the exciting night life of Kobe.

Restaurant & Live SONE MAP P34 D-4 Garage Paradise MAP P34 D-4

An authentic Japanese restaurant serving local Over 90 dishes using mainly seafood are made in an sake, Izushi soba, and fresh ingredients from the open-kitchen and served in all-you-can-eat style. Seto Inland Sea and the mountains of Tajima and With a fantastic view of the Port of Kobe and Tamba. The restaurant also offers hot pot with Meriken Park, it’s a perfect place to enjoy both Banshu Hyakunichi chicken, as well as shabu-shabu lunch and dinner. using Black Haired Wagyu. Website:http: //www.create-restaurants.co.jp/ Website: http: //www.nishimuraya-fc.com/sennin/ Tel: 078-360-3695 Tel: 078-232-3355 Hours: 11:00-23:00 Open year-round Hours: 11:30-22:00 Open year-round Access: 8 minute walk from JR Kobe station. Access: 3 minute walk from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin/Subway Sannomiya station. Enjoy an evening of live jazz music in Kitano-zaka, Musicians and singers from overseas perform live Kobe. Live jazz performances every night. R&B and Soul music. Website: http: //kobe-sone.com/ Website: http: //www.garage-paradise.com/ Tel: 078-221-2055 Tel: 078-391-6640 Hyogo Soul Food Hours: 17:00-0:00 (Day time live on Sundays and Holidays Hours: Mon-Sat 19:00-3:00am begins at 14:00） Sun and holidays: 19:00-1:00am MAP P34 D-4 Access: 5 minute walk from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya Access: From Sannomiya station, go up Kitano-zaka, and head Ramen Taro Soba-meshi station. west along Yamate-kansen for a minute.

Sonic Kobe MAP P34 D-4 British Pub HUB MAP P34 E-3

Soba-meshi is fried rice flavored with sauce and mixed with yakisoba noodles. It is a very popular B-class gourmet in Nagata ward of Kobe city. Access: South of Shin-Nagata station. Akashi-yaki This night club hosts DJ events on Fridays and This British-style pub is located close to Sannomiya station, offering a spacious place and relaxed Ramen Taro is a popular ramen franchise that Akashi-yaki is a famous Saturdays, and attracts people of all nationalities. It local dish from Akashi is the only club in Kobe that offers DJ parties atmosphere. It is one of the most international bars in operates mainly in Hyogo. It is known for using the area and 20-30% of the guests are foreigners on delicious tonkotsu (pork-based) soup, as well as for city in Hyogo. Softer playing mainly Hip-Hop, R&B and House music. than takoyaki, they are weekends. It is also a great place to watch sports. the variety of ramen available. Special Tomato Website: http: //www.sonic-kobe.com/ Ramen, an original from the Sannomiya restaurant, dipped in broth instead Tel: 078-391-6641 Website: http: //pub-hub.com/ Tel: 078-321-2437 is a big hit among foreign visitors. of covered with sauce. Hours: Sun-Thurs 8:00-2:00am (Last call 1:30am), Fridays and Saturdays 8:00-5:00 am (Last call 4:30am) Hours: 17:00-24:00 (Open until 2am on Fridays, Saturdays, and Venue: Shopping arcades Tel: 078-331-1075 Hours: 10:00am-4:00am Access: 5 minute walk from Sannomiya station. nights before holidays) such as Uo-no-tana located Access: 5 minute walk from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin/Subway Access: 2 minute walk from JR/Hankyu Sannomiya station. Right south of . Sannomiya station. outside the West exit 1 of Subway Sannomiya station.

21 22 Fun-shaped Erasers OMIYAGE Erasers shaped in things like If you’re having a difficulty finding souvenirs, here are some recommended stores. From Hyogo’s sushi and ramen are extremely popular. The specialties to souvenirs for those who are living outside of Japan, there is a variety of items to choose Daiso from. Authentic souvenirs that can only be found in Kobe, and traditional Tachikui pottery, are some of the most popular souvenirs.

Mouse Pad This luxurious mouse pad is Chopsticks decorated with gold flakes Choose your favorite from a on top of a beautiful wide variety of shapes, design. Kobe Sensu materials, and designs. Tokyu (Fan) Hands These gorgeous fans feature the works of world-renowned Ukiyo-e artists, Hiroshige and Mirror Hokusai. Great for This design is scenery reflected upon day-to-day use or for Hand Towels the surface of water. It’s very compact, decoration. Hand towels with and it also makes a great interior Ukiyoe designs, old decoration. Daimaru Kobe Nioibukuro (Scented bags) traditional Japanese These cute little bags each let off a paintings, are great sweet, gentle aroma that differs souvenirs. The Daiso greatly to that of bottled perfume. Japanese Hanging Scrolls Happi Tokkuri Japanese-style Stickers -Guinomi- Small versions of Japan’s & Postcards Japanese wall traditional Bizen-yaki pottery hanging scrolls These cute and attractive items make costume for makes a great souvenir. Kakejiku with classic for lovely and inexpensive souvenirs. festivals. This is a Sake drunk from these pictures. The Daiso kid’s size happi. bottles and cups will no Daimaru Kobe doubt taste even better. MAP P34 E-3 MAP P34 E-4 MAP P34 E-3 100 Yen Shop MAP P34 E-3 Daimaru Department Store Kobe Branch Sogo Department Store Kobe Branch Tokyu Hands Sannomiya Store The Daiso Sannomiya Center Street Store

Website：http://www.daimaru.co.jp/kobe/ Website：https://www2.sogo-gogo.com Website：http://www.tokyu-hands.co.jp/sannomiya Website：http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/ Tel：078-331-8121 Tel：078-221-4181 Tel：078-321-6161 Tel：078-327-7181 Regular store hours：10:00-20:00 Regular store hours：10:00-20:00 (Restaurant hours may differ.) Hours：10:30-20:30 Hours：10:00-20:00 Access: 3 minute walk from JR or Hanshin Motomachi station. Access: JR/Hankyu/Hanshin/Subway Sannomiya station. Access：5 minute walk from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin Access: 5 minute walk from JR/Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya In front of Subway Kyu-Kyoryuchi Daimaru-mae Sannomiya station. station. station. 23 24 Seasonal and Historical January July Events in Hyogo 1 Gencho-noh Okina Shinji Kasuga Shrine, Sasayama 15 Sendo Festival Ikuta Shrine, Kobe Event Calendar 2 Hot Spring Irizomeshiki Arima Hot Spring, Kobe Mid to Late July Sunflower Festival Nanko, Sayo-cho Early National Kite Festival Himeji Koen, Himeji race course, Himeji 10・11 Soja Year of Abundance Summer Festival (Yutate Shinji） Harima-no-kuni, Sosha, Himeji 9・10 Toka Festival 24・25 Ieshima Festival Ieshima Shrine, Himeji 17 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Gathering Higashi-yuenchi, Chuo-ku, Kobe August First Saturday Kobe Port Fireworks Festival Near Meriken Park, Chuo-ku, Kobe First Friday to Sunday Himeji Castle Festival Himeji Castle, Himeji Early August Awaji Island Festival Sumoto 8 Rakanji Sento-e Kasai 15・16 Dekansho Festival Sasayama National Kite Festival Toka Ebisu Festival Chinese New Year Late August Otanigawa-noryo-toro-nagashi Kinosaki Hot Springs, Toyooka February Summer Minato-Kobe Early to Mid February Kobe Nankinmachi New Year Festival Nankinmachi, Kobe 夏 Firework Festival 3 Daikakuji Setsubun Festival Daikakuji, Spring This annual firework festival, held in Kobe, is one Day of Hatsu-uma (2/8) Hatsu-uma Festival Minatogawa Shrine, Kobe of the most anticipated events in the city. The 11 Neriko Festival Sumoto-shi Yuraminato Shrine Sunflower Festival Kobe Firework Festival Dekansho Festival 春 contrast between the colorful fireworks with the 17 18 ・ Yakuyoke (expelling out evil) Festival Shrine, Kaibara, Tamba Cherry Blossom Viewing beautiful night view of Kobe is spectacular. March September There are many places around Hyogo where people can Fireworks can be seen from different spots 3/1-5/31 Fourth Sunday Hyogo Prefectural Tajima relish Japanese cherry blossoms. Himeji Castle, Akashi around the area. Uzushio (Whirlpool) Festival Tajima Beef Festival Mid Park and Shukugawa Park were chosen as three of Access: 10 minute walk from JR Kobe station. Izushi Hatsu-uma Festival Around Izushi Castle Ruins, Toyooka Farm Park, Shinonsen-cho Japan’s top 100 cherry blossoms viewing spots. The best First Sunday Sasayama ABC Marathon Sasayama Castle Ruins Late September Kobe-Nankinmachi Chushu-setsu Nankinmachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe season is late April, and even after full bloom, visitors Top firework festivals in Hyogo Marathon Course, Sasayama Third Sunday Kotoshironushi Shrine Kotoshironushi Shrine, Awaji can enjoy the beautiful shower of falling cherry petals. Mid-summer Firework Festival (Himeji) Some places offer lighting for night viewing. Kinosaki Hot Springs Furusato Festival (Toyooka) Aprilbeginning Mizukake Festival Takarazuka Tourism Firework Festival (Takarazuka) Early Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Himeji Castle San-no-maru Hiroba How to get to Himeji Castle Awaji Island Firework Festival (Awaji) October 15 minute walk from JR Sanyo line Himeji station. Evening Festival of Ako (Ako) Second Sunday Kawanishi-shi Genji Festival Kawanishi 14・15 Nada Kenka Matsuri Hachiman Shrine, Matsubara, Himeji 23-24 Kinosaki Onsen Festival Toyooka Mid October Kobe Jazz Street Kitano and other areas in Kobe Late April to Early May Infiorata Kobe Different places within Kobe Mid October Tamba Sasayama Flavor Festival Tamba, Sasayama, Ajimaturi Third Sunday Soba Eating Tournament Sogo Shisho-mae, Izushi, Toyooka Third weekend Oushiko Shrine Fall Festival Takasago Third weekend Tamba Tachikui Yaki Pottery Festival Sue-no-sato, Sasayama

Himeji Castle Party Infiorata Kobe Soba Eating Tournament Nada Fighting Festival (October) Kobe Jazz Street Arima Tea Ceremony Fall May Third Sunday Kobe Festival Kobe November 秋 Winter Last weekend Aioi Peron Festival Aioi Port, Aioi 2・3 Arima Tea Ceremony Arima Hot Spring, Kobe Ten million dollar 3 Izushi Castle Festival Izushi, Toyooka Fall Foliage in Hyogo night views First weekend Miki Hardware Festival Shiyakusho-mae, Miki Leaves changing color paint Hyogo’s mountains 冬 23 Opening of the Crab Kingdom In front of Kinosaki Onsen Station beautifully. The colder it gets, the more colorful they Kobe Luminarie, the largest illumination festival 23 Hyakkoku Dance Komausa-hachiman Shrine, Sanda become. Mt. Shosha is one of the finest spots for viewing in the country, is the most popular winter event maple leaves changing color. The temple opens in Kobe. There will be illuminations in Kobe Festival Aioi Peron Festival December important cultural properties to the public for the Kitano-zaka area and Harbourland that are also June Early December Kasumi Crab Festival Kasumi-ku, -cho season so that visitors can explore both nature and the very popular. Winter is the season when Kobe First Sunday Yumura Hot Springs Festival Shinonsen-cho 14 Ako Loyal Samurai Festival Ako history of Hyogo. shines the most. 22-23 Himeji Yukata Festival Osakabe Shrine, Himeji Early to Mid-December Kobe Luminarie Kobe How to get to Mt. Shosha (Himeji) How to get to Harborland Take the Shinki Bus bound for Shosha Ropeway from JR 10 minute walk from the east exit of JR/Hanshin ■For further questions or comments Schedule may change without prior Himeji station. Motomachi station. TEL:078-361-7661 Hours: 9:00-17:30 E 中 notice. Hyogo Tourism Association http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english Check the schedule before 25 Available during the weekdays E-mail: [email protected] attending the events. 26 Point-and-Speak Transportation Point your finger at an object you would like to talk about. This will help you communicate a lot easier There are many different types of public transportation, as well as tickets and passes available to tourists. when travelling. By using tourist passes, you can also receive discounts on your travel. Information centers offer you route maps and timetables.

Hello/Hi Thank you I’m sorry Kobe City Loop Bus MAP P33,P34 Castle Loop Bus MAP P35 こんにちは ありがとう ごめんなさい

Transportation 交通

Where is ○○○? I would like to go to ○○○. How much is it? ○○○はどこですか？ ○○○に行きたいです 。 いくらですか ？ Tourist Information Center Taxis Kansai International Airport Where should I get off? 観光案内所 タクシー乗り場 関西国際空港 This bus will take you on a ride to see the famous garden Currency Exchange/ATM My Seat Express Bus Terminal どこで降りたらいいですか？ at a samurai’s house, Kokoen; the Himeji City Museum of 両替 / ATM 私の席 高速バスターミナル The City Loop Bus will take you around all the main Art; Himeji Castle, and more. Ticket Office/Ticket Booth Convenience Store The nearest station Please tell me attractions. It takes 63 minutes to make one loop and •Get a discount by presenting your One Day Pass at Himeji Castle, 切符売り場 コンビニ 最寄り駅 connects 17 bus stops between Kobe Port and the Kitano Kokoen, the Himeji City Museum of Art and the Himeji City Museum of how to buy a ticket. Literature. Restroom/ Toilet Pharmacy/Drug Store Duty Free Store Foreigners Residences. Videos are shown at the bus about 切符の買い方を教えて下さい。 ＊Cannot be combined with any other coupons or discounts トイレ 薬局 免税店 each site. If you purchase a one-day pass, it will get you a discount at many tourist attractions. Fare: Adult ¥100, Child ¥50 One-Day Pass: Adult ¥300, Child ¥150 A one day ticket comes with coupons for various tourist attractions. Hours: The bus operates daily between March and November, and Fare: Adult ¥250, Child ¥130 (12 years and younger) between December and February, only on weekends and holidays. One Day Pass: Adult ¥650, Child ¥330 Weekdays: 9:00 (Last bus leaves at 16:30) Restaurant レストラン Hours Weekends and holidays: 9:00 (Last bus leaves at 17:00) •Weekdays: 9:00 (Last bus leaves Kobe Port at 17:34) I’ll have ○○○ I have allergies. What do you recommend? •Weekends and holidays: 9am (Last bus leaves Kobe Port at 17:58) ○○○をください。 私はアレルギーがあります。 おすすめの料理は何ですか？ Bay Shuttle MAP P32 B-4 Rent-a-Cycle Menu Beer メニュー ビール Can I have a check/ bill, please? Non-smoking (smoking) I’ll have what he/ she is having. お勘定お願いします。 seat, please. あの人が食べているものをください。 禁煙席（喫煙席）をお願いします。 Today’s Special Mineral Water My order isn’t here yet お薦めの料理 ミネラルウォーター 注文したものがきていません。 Receipt 領収書

Shopping 買い物 The Bay Shuttle is a speed boat that connects Kobe One of the easiest and affordable ways to explore the city Airport and Kansai International Airport in 30 minutes. If is taking a ride around the city on a bike. There are even some places where you can rent bicycles for free. Please May I try this on? Can you give me a discount? May I see ○○○? you’re planning on heading to the central part of the city after getting off the boat, it’s cheaper to purchase the stop by information centers for more details. 試着してもいいですか？ 値引きしてもらえますか？ ○○○を見せてください。 Bay Shuttle ticket with a monorail Port Liner ticket. Location Where to Rent Price Small size Fare: One way: Adult ¥1500, Child ¥750 Himeji Tourist Information Center (Himeji Station) Free I’ll have this. Do you accept credit card? 小さいサイズのもの Round: Adult ¥2700, Child ¥1350 Awaji Island Sumoto Tourist Information Center (Sumoto Bus Center) Free Port Liner package (one way): Adult ¥1500, Child ¥750 これをください。 クレジットカードは 使 えます か？ Large size Nishinomiya JR Koshien-guchi, Hanshin Nishinomiya Station, Hankyu ¥300/Day Nishinomiya Kita-guchi Station 大きいサイズのもの Kinosaki Oyado-Annai Dokoro (Kinosaki Onsen Station) ¥400/120min Is it tax free? Please make sure it won’t break. ¥800/Day 免 税 になりますか？ 割 れ な いように包 装してください 。 ※ID and a deposit or advance payment might be required.

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Kobe-Nishi Mikage Hankyu Railway Sumiyoshi Rokko Mikage Rokkomichi Uozaki

Oji Zoo A Shin-Kobe Ishiyagawa Sumiyoshi A Nada Shinzaike Oishi Highway Nishi-Nada Iwaya Tennodani Rokko Liner

Fusehata Sannomiya Hyogo Prefectural Motomachi Museum of Art Tamatsu Kosoku Kobe Rokko Island Kobe Disaster Reduction and Human Ikawadani Renovation Institution Tarumi

JR Sanyo Hyogo

Okuradani Port Island Nishi-Akashi Shin-Nagata Higashi-Suma Route 3 Kobe Line B Nishi-Akashi B Suma Akashi JR Sanyo Line Myodani Asagiri Port Liner Dainishinmei Road Suma Kobe Tetsujin Sangokushi Garden Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden Sumaura-koen Suma Sanyo Shioya Kobe Airport (Domestic) Maiko Tetsujin 28-go (Iron Man 28) Maiko Marine Promenade Sanyo Tarumi

Tarumi

Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Tetsu j in 28-g o (Iron Man 28) Hyogo Prefectural C Museum of Art C Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Awaji Island Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Awaji

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31 32 Kobe 1 2 3 4 Uroko House JR Shin-Kobe Weathercock House N Shin-Kobe Tourist Moegi House Kitano-cho Kitano Tourist Information Center Information Center Shin-Kobe Plaza ekimae Rhine House Kitano-dori Kitano Ijinkan Ijinkan-dori Ki tan o Ij inkan Kobe Kitano Ijinkan D Foreign Residences D

(Foreigners Residences) Hunter-zaka Wakkoqu Kitano Meister Garden SONE Sorakuen Garden Fudo-zaka City Loop Bus Garage Paradise Sonic Kobe For Takarazuka,

Ikuta Road Ramen Taro For Bullet Train Shin-Kobe Station Kanteibyo Kitano-zaka Ikuta Shrine Hankyu Railway Kobe Line Subway Sannomiya- Tokyu Hands ekimae (Northbound) Kobe Municipal Subway (Seishin-Yamate Line) Sannomiya Kenchomae Kobe Plaisir Subway Sannomiya- For Osaka, Kyoto Subway Sannomiya ekimae (Southbound) Tor Road Mouriya Steakland Kobe BRITISH PUB HUB JR Sannomiya

Sannomiya Mall Underground Santica JR Tokaido Line (Kobe Line) Kobe Information Center Kobe Railway (Hello Station Kobe) Okurayama JR Motomachi Motomachi For Umeda E Hanakuma Sogo Kobe Sennin-daikan E Motomachi Shopping Street Kobe Sannomiya Center-gai Hanshin Electric Railway Main Line The Daiso Sannomiya Center-gai Store Kyukyoryuchi-Daimaruekimae Sannomiya Hondori Shotengai Nankinmachi Portliner Minato Motomachi-ekimae Haohao Part 1 Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Minato Motomachi Minatogawa Daimaru Kobe Tower Road

Shrine Road Meriken Shiyakusho-mae Flower NishimotomachiKobe Municipal Subway () Clock Kaigan-dori Isogami Park Kosoku Kobe Flower Road Kaigan Building For Himeji The Old Foreign Settlement Boeki Center

Nihon Yusen Building Higashi Kaigan Building Kobe City Museum JR Kobe Nakatottei Central Terminal Shosen Mitsui Building Yuenchi Park For Akashi, Himeji Harborland Nakatottei Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line Meriken Park

Port Tower Hotel Okura Kobe

F Kobe Harborland F Mosaic 2nd floor Nakatottei Kobe Maritime Museum / Kobe Brand Kawasaki Good Times World Fisherman's Market Kobe Mosaic Meriken Park Tourism Spot Port of Kobe Eat Kobe Meriken Park Shopping Oriental Hotel K o be Port Night Spot Kobe Harborland 1 2 3 4

33 34 Tokusankan Sasayama Sasayama Tourist Tannan Sasayamaguchi Himeji Tamba Information Center Museum of Noh Artifacts Hyogo Prefectural Sasayamaguchi

Museum of History Sasayama Castle Oshoin

Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Expressway -Wakasa Maizuru-Wakasa Tamba Shimizu-bashi (Bungakukan-mae)

Hakubutsukan-mae Furuichi

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Aimoto Sasayama Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo Bijutsukan-mae Himeji Castle Tachikui Suenosato Sasayama Castle 176 Ruins Daishoin Kokoen Aino

Himeji City Zoo Sanda Nishi Hirono Kokoen-mae Interchange JR Tamba Tachikui Suenosato (Pottery Village) Parking Himeji Gokoku Shrine Hyogo Tojo Himeji Yubinkyoku-mae Yokawa JCT Chugoku Expressway Yokawa Shiromidai Kobe Sanda Interchange Himeji-jo Otemon-mae Park Karoyashiki Ato Park Osawa

Otemae Park

Himeji Castle Loop Bus Bus Loop Loop Castle Castle Himeji Himeji

Itate-Hyozu Shrine

Himeji Castle Information Center Miyuki-dori Shopping Street Shopping Miyuki-dori Miyuki-dori Shopping Street Shopping Miyuki-dori Nada Sake Breweries Hankyu Railway Rokko Mikage Okamoto Yumibasen Himeji Castle Yamate-kansen Road Yamatoyashiki Settsu-Motoyama

Sumiyoshi River For JR Osaka Rokkomichi Sumiyoshi For JR Sannomiya Route 2 Rokko Liner Oishi Otemae-dori Shinzaike Ishiyagawa Mikage Uozaki Sumiyoshi Sanrokusen Hanshin Spring Event Electric Railway Sanyo Department Store at Himeji Castle Uozaki Sanyo Himeji Route 43 Himeji-ekimae Himeji-ekimae (Shinki Bus Center) Masamune (Himeji OS Building) Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum Reconstructed Museum Kobe Shu-Shin-Kan Breweries Himeji Tourist Information Center old well used for Sawanotsuru Museum sake breweing Ishiyagawa

JR Himeji Station Toga River Minami-Uozaki Information Board

Follow the information boards to visit the breweries

35 36 Kobe Electric Railway Arima Line Arima-Onsen Arima Kirakuya Awaji

Taiko Bridge Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Yukemuri Square Seto Inland Sea

Awaji Service Area Iwaya Hot Springs Shinsui Park Nene Bridge Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park Awaji Taiko Street Arima Hot Springs Awaji Yumebutai Tourist Information Center Café De Beau The Westin Hotel Awaji Island Arima Toys & Automata Museum Kin-no-yu

Yumoto-zaka Awaji Hanasajiki Honpukuji Higashiura Temple Gosho Hot Springs Mizumido Kin-no-yu Tenjin Hot Springs Higashiura Bus Terminal Hokudan Awaji Onsen-ji Temple Gokuraku Hot Springs Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway Atagoyama Park Gin-no-yu Awaji Yumebutai

Izanagi Shrine

Tsuna-Ichinomiya Arima-OnsenRokko-Arima Ropeway Arima Toys & Automata Museum

Kinosaki Sumoto

Sumoto Tourist Information Center Kinosaki Moto-yu Sumoto Sumoto Bus Center Onsen-ji Temple Kou-no-yu Sumoto Hot Springs Jizo-yu Seidan-Mihara Gosho-no-yu Yanagi-yu Ichi-no-yu Maruyama River Yunosato-dori

Kinosaki Onsen Kiyamachi-dori Okesho-Sengyo Kaichuen Awajishima-Minami Kinosaki Kiyamachi-koji Spa Ropeway Minami-Awaji Mandala-yu Bungeikan-dori

Gokuraku-ji Eki-dori Temple Kinosaki Hot Springs Naruto whirlpools

Tourism Association JR Kinosaki Onsen Onaruto Bridge Awaji Doll Joruri Pavilion Kinosaki Bungeikan Museum Naruto-

Sato-no-yu

Naruto whirlpools Kinosaki Moto-yu

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