21 Beauty & Spa Serenity at Kinosaki Onsen Tinka Weener Just a short train trip away from Kyoto or Osaka one can find Kinosaki Onsen, a peaceful, serene town surrounded by mountains...
Culture Hyogo Prefecture Hot Springs and Gourmet Geoff Day Hyogo Prefecture's Tajima region welcomes visitors to authentic Japanese experiences, top gourmet selections and luxurious ho...
9 Transportation Amanohashidate to Kobe by Train Bonson Lam Amanohashidate and Kobe are both popular attractions for visitors, especially second or third time visitors who have already ...
Culture The White Heron Castle of Himeji Leslie Taylor Originally built over 400 years ago, Himeji Castle still stands today as a testament to the craftsmanship of its ancient buil...
6 Culture Jazz Statues in Kobe Kitano Cathy Cawood Why you can see statues of jazz musicians in Kobe Kitano.
18 Culture Walk Through Chinatown in Kobe Cathy Cawood Kobe's Chinatown is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. You can feast on spring rolls, steamed dumplings and oth...
Culture Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Rey Waters Historic Engyoji Temple, site of the Last Samurai. Also, the city of Himeji and Himeji Castle.
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 2 José Manuel Zardain Nada no Kenka is celebrated in Himeji on October 14 and 15. A festival where floats carried by more than fifty men appear to ...
Activities Kobe Animal Kingdom Elena Lisina Kobe Animal Kingdom, formerly known as Kobe Kachoen, is a flower and animal park located in Port Island of Kobe city.
12 Food Sumoto's Himitsukichi Akari Cafe Sandra Isaka Sumoto's Himitsukichi Akari Cafe, on the island of Awajishima, is a fantastic American-style hangout with great food and a hi...
