2025 Kato Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

At Tojo Lake, centered around Kamogawa Dam, you can enjoy fishing and boating on the lake. Depending on the season, you can also fish for smelt and small sweetfish. I visited in search of retro pedal boats, but most people were there to seriously enjoy the water sport of fishing. The pedal boats were quite old, providing good exercise. The scenery was beautiful and it was a lot of fun. Highly recommended. ✱----------------------------------------------- Name: Tojo Lake BIGBITE Location: 25 Kurodani, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 7 minutes by car from the Chugoku Expressway "Hyogo Tojo" IC Business Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (varies by season) Closed: Open year-round (except for the end of the year) Fees: Leisure boat for 30 minutes, Adults 500 yen, Children (elementary school students) 300 yen, Free for children under 6 years old Visit Date: November 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱

This is a famous spot in Kamitakino, Kato City. It was named Toryu Nada because the rapids flowing between the rocks give the impression of two dragons in motion. The roar of the running water echoes and the powerful natural scenery unfolds. Please be careful of your step as you sightsee. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Toryu Nada [Location] 283 Kamitakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 5 minutes walk from JR "Taki Station" [Opening hours] Free walk * Dangerous at dark, dangerous off the sidewalk [Parking] Available (free) Visit date: August 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Nature and Spectacular Scenery #Hyogo Tourism #Spectacular Scenery #Kato City #Miki City #100 Travel Styles #Inami Town #Kobe Nishi Ward #Scenic Spots #Sightseeing

Wild Duck, a small coffee shop in the forest in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture This shop is open from breakfast. Recently, they have also opened a bakery, so bread lovers should definitely stop by. This time I ordered a croquette, but they have a wide variety of menu items and the shop is spacious! Above all, it's great value for money! For a reasonable price, you can get full from soup to salad and main course. There are plenty of ingredients such as konnyaku, corn, and onions under the croquette, so I recommend going there hungry! ~From the official website~ 1468-3 Ohata, Kato, Hyogo 673-1325 TEL.0795-46-0547 #HyogoTourism #trip #summertrip #domestictravel #drive

Buddhist paradise in Hyogo, one of the most sacred and beautiful temples in Japan, inside the temple you will feel the grand scale and extremely beautiful, the air is extremely fresh.

Sakura, Sakura, I want to see you, but no, I want to see you right now." It's okay, don't cry anymore. I'm the wind, I'm wrapping you up in it. "Sakura, Sakura, I want to see you, but no, I want to see you right now." Thank you, I've always loved you. I'm a star, I'll keep watching over you. I'm so glad I met you. I can't stay here anymore. I have to go now, I'm so sorry. I have to go somewhere far away by myself now. Don't ask me where to go, don't ask me why. I'm so sorry. I can't be by your side anymore. On our usual walking path, through the rows of cherry blossom trees, To the bright sky above the river where we used to play. I won't be able to see you anymore, but I'm lonely, but I'm okay. I'm glad I was born, I'm so glad I met you.

Hyogo Prefectural Harima Central Park Located in Shimotakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, with a total area of ​​181.7 hectares, it is one of the largest urban parks in the prefecture. The bridge that connects the first parking lot to the park is a pony Warren truss bridge, called "Banchu Omoide Bridge," which was relocated from the Kobe Electric Railway overpass. The steam locomotive C56135 is on display as a preserved car, but it is not possible to enter it.

Reserve the whole villa! Limited to 5 groups. All rooms have an open-air bath, so you can feel nature in this luxurious glamping villa. Full amenities! This glamping villa has a stylish interior that will make you want to live here. You can park your car next to the villa. When you check in, you can choose the aroma oil you want to use in your room and enjoy the scent of your choice. There are also drinks and other hospitality services available for free. For dinner, you can enjoy a full course meal in your room! The price varies depending on the course. It's the same as a full-fledged dinner at a restaurant. After eating, you can relax in the open-air bath, and the room behind the hidden door is a world of picture books and books! You can also watch Netflix and YouTube. Look up at the night sky and see the beautiful stars. Refresh yourself with a good night's sleep in a spacious room! Breakfast is in a box, which is just right. Since the whole villa is for rent, it's okay even if small children run around like crazy! A luxurious space where you can relax. Lake Tojo is also nearby, so it's easy to go out and play. 📍Location: About 50 minutes from Osaka city, about 45 minutes from Kobe About 10 minutes from Hyogo Tojo Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway *If you are setting up your car navigation system 602-82 Nishiyama, Shimogamogawa, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, 673-1403 0795-45-1015 (Telephone reception hours 10:00-18:00 #Hotel review #Absolutely free trip #Hyogo Prefecture trip #Kato #Lake Tojo

#springitinerary Mitakesan Banshukiyomizu Temple is one of those places that feels like a little adventure just to get to, and totally worth it. Tucked up in the mountains, the air is super fresh, and everything just feels calmer and quieter up there. You’ve got this peaceful temple surrounded by trees, with some seriously chill energy. It’s the kind of place where you take a deep breath and instantly feel lighter. The views are amazing, especially if you go in spring or fall. You might catch cherry blossoms or crazy autumn colors, and the hike up there just adds to the experience. It’s not a touristy spot, so you’re not fighting through crowds. just nature, quiet paths, and that awesome feeling of being somewhere special. Bring comfy shoes, maybe some snacks, and just take your time exploring. It’s perfect for when you want to slow down and get a little mountain recharge.

#Spring0yentrip Motoya Auto Campsite is a spot where you can enjoy camping in a natural environment. The scenery changes with the seasons, and in autumn the colorful leaves decorate the campsite. The spacious sites provide the perfect space for families and groups of friends. You can spend a relaxing time in a quiet place where you can hear the babbling of the river. In addition to camping, there are plenty of activities such as hiking and fishing in the surrounding area. After getting some exercise in the great outdoors, you can enjoy a night out with a barbecue or around a bonfire. The facilities are well-equipped for beginners, so it is recommended for those who are new to the outdoors. Why not enjoy camping and become one with nature to refresh yourself on the weekend? 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Motoya Auto Campsite Address: Motoya, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: 20 minutes by car from Takino Station on the JR Kakogawa Line Price: 1,500 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (separate accommodation fee) Opening hours: Check-in from 14:00, check-out 12:00 Refresh your mind and body in a place surrounded by nature!

Banshu Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture Every autumn, the temple is filled with beautiful autumn leaves, and is crowded with many people. The red and yellow autumn leaves and ginkgo trees shining under the blue sky are very beautiful and worth seeing. Please come and visit! ! --------------------------------------- 📍1194 Hiraki, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️ 8:00-17:00 --------------------------------------- #Free hotel stay

Located in the middle of Hyogo Prefecture, this is a recommended outing spot. This place is unique for its large rocky areas, with a dynamic flow and a sense of openness, making it a perfect photo spot👍 Various flowers and plants grow naturally among the rocks, and sometimes you can even find fish that have wandered in🐟 Nearby is Himawari no Oka Park, where children can run around freely and enjoy the flowers🌸 Both spots are great for free activities👍

#Osaka Attractions The Kobayashi Farm is planted with colorful crops everywhere, shining charmingly in the sun. I followed the signs and came to an area open to tourists for picking! I excitedly picked up the picking basket prepared on the side, stepped into it, and began to carefully select the most vivid crops like a child! Just as I was picking, an enthusiastic farmer came over and kindly introduced the planting conditions here to me. 👨�🌾 He talked endlessly about the growth characteristics of crops, which gave me a better understanding of these lovely fruits. I listened attentively, feeling the strong rural atmosphere and the farmers' love for the land. At Kobayashi Farm, we tasted the freshest and most delicious crops and experienced the leisurely and carefree country life. This is truly a rare pastoral paradise. #小林农园 #采体验

This is Toryu Nada in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture. Toryu Nada is a scenic spot in the middle reaches of the Kakogawa River in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, and the river is formed by rapids and waterfalls. Flying sweetfish are famous here, and sweetfish fishing is also carried out here. There were a lot of rugged rocks, so it was very difficult to walk lol. However, the scenery was good, and the waterfalls and other things made it a great place to feel the nature! If you come to Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, please stop by at least once! 📍Toryu Nada 〒679-0211 Kamitakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture #0 yen trip

This is Fujiidenko Cycling Land, a facility located in Harima Central Park in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture. There are many different types of bicycles here, including two-person and four-person bicycles. There is also a cycling road, and you can cycle as much as you like within the time limit. The scenery is beautiful, so please come and visit! ! You can also roller skate! Please come and visit! 📍Fujiidenko Cycling Land 1275-8 Shimotakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture 679-0212 #0 yen trip

This is Harima Central Park in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture. There are spots where you can enjoy nature, walking routes, and parks here!! It's simply beautiful and you can see beautiful scenery no matter what season you go!! Please go and check it out! 📍Harima Central Park 1275-8 Shimotakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture 679-0212 #0 yen trip

📍 Harima Central Park, Hyogo In one corner of the park is a rainbow-colored tunnel called "Rainbow Bridge." When the weather is nice, the light shines through and it feels nice 🌈☀️ I thought it was a spot that you might find in Taiwan ♡ (Taiwan has a lot of colorful spots like this), so I stopped by since I was nearby! This park is very large and you can see flowers blooming in all four seasons and play on the playground equipment ❣️ There are several parking lots, so it's best to park near your destination 👍 It was also right near the Rainbow Bridge 🚗 Add some excitement to your daily life: 🌙 📍 Harima Central Park, Hyogo 📮 1275-8 Shimotakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture 🚗 About 3km west of Takinoyashiro Interchange 👛 Free 🅿️ Parking available #0 yen trip #Hyogo #Hyogo trip #Hyogo sightseeing #Girls trip

#Sakura2024 This was my first time visiting here, but unfortunately the weather forecast for the day was cloudy. It seems that the King of Cambodia was there. There were a lot of amazing people, and everyone who was visiting seemed to be in formal attire. I'm glad I was able to see the cherry blossoms. I learned for the first time that Buddha's birthday is on April 8th. Normally, you need to make a reservation in advance to visit here. I happened to find some information on the internet and was able to visit without a reservation. I think it's a good idea to gather information in advance. #Kato City

.This time we will introduce 6 great spots for viewing autumn leaves in Hyogo! 🍁! .There are 6 spots to be introduced! 🍁△Harima Central Park△Kosanji Temple△Angokuji Temple△Doukoji Temple△Daikokuji Temple△Kogenji Temple.📍①#Harima Central Park (late November)Address: 1275-8 Shimotakino, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, 679-0212Opening hours: 0900-1700Access: 2km from JR Kakogawa Line "Takino Station"Cost: FreeRecommended points: A rare avenue of Japanese lilies! You can see a landscape that looks like Korea😳⚠Caution: Be careful as it gets very crowded! . 📍②#Kosanji Temple (mid- to late November)Address: 50-1 Joraku, Hikami-cho, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-3602Opening hours: 24 hoursAdmission fee: FreeRecommended: The road surrounded by autumn leaves is very beautiful! It's great if you can see the morning mist 😳⚠Caution: Since it is a tourist spot, it is bound to be crowded 😫 Also, transportation is not convenient, so it is recommended to go by car 🚗..📍③④ Ankokuji Temple (mid- to late November) Address: 327 Aida, Tanto-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 668-0324 Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, free for junior high school students and younger Access: About 2 hours and 30 minutes from Kobe, Osaka, and Kyoto 🚗 Recommended point: The fiery Enkianthus azalea is very beautiful! 🔥⚠Caution: Photos are taken in order! Be careful not to pass the person in front of you ☺️.📍⑤⑥ Dokoji Temple (early to mid-November) Address: 301 Higashihonjo, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture 669-2403 Access: Take the Shinki Green Bus from JR Sasayamaguchi Station and get off at Higashihonjo → 5 minutes walk Recommended point: You can enjoy the autumn leaves and ginkgo trees in luxury! 🍁If you take a photo with the torii gate, you can take a photo that is very Japanese☺️⚠Caution: Be careful as there will be a lot of people on weekends! .📍⑦Daikokuji Temple (early to mid-November)Address: 162 Amanooku, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-2223Opening hours: 0800-1630Admission fee: 300 yenAccess: 5 minutes by car from JR Sasayamaguchi Station🚗Recommended point: You can enjoy the autumn leaves with Jizo! Jizo is lying down😂⚠Caution: It is far from the station, so we recommend coming by car! .📍⑧⑨#Kogenji Temple (mid- to late November) Address: 514 Hinokura, Aogaki-cho, Tamba-shi, Hyogo 669-3821 Opening hours: 0830-1700 Entrance fee: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for children (junior high school students and younger) Recommendation: A wonderful spot with autumn leaves everywhere! 🍁⚠Caution: This is also a tourist spot, so it's bound to be crowded 😫 But the autumn leaves and five-story pagoda are even more beautiful than that! ✨ . #besttrip2023

Address -〒605-0862 京都府京都市東山区清水1丁目294 Review -A wonderful temple, beautiful scenery A wonderful temple, however I went in the fall it was really quite hot. There were a lot of tourists, had to jostle. Maybe it would be better to go in this season because the scenery is very beautiful There are many types of cakes sold here that look quite delicious, the prices are also cheap

Toy Kingdom [Water Park Acapulco] ○Address 1216 Kurotani, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture Parking available: 1,000 yen/day Advance reservation required Paid rest area available: 4,000 yen/day ○Access Approx. 60 minutes by car from Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto *Approx. 10 minutes from Hyogo Tojo Interchange Approx. 30 minutes from JR Fukuchiyama Line (Takarazuka Line) [Shin-Sanda Station] *Free shuttle bus available, please make a reservation in advance on the official website! ○Business hours Until August 31st 9:30-17:00 September onwards Weekdays 10:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9:30-17:00 ○Closed days○ Every Thursday ○Pool opening days○ 9/2, 9/3, 9/9, 9/10 ○Price list Admission fee Adults (junior high school students and above) 1200 yen Children (3 years and older) 800 yen Free for children up to 1 year old. ※Adults cannot enter alone ※We recommend purchasing tickets in advance!! Please search the web to purchase. ○Set price King Free Pass (Admission, Attractions) Adults 3000 yen Children 2700 yen Pool Set (Admission, Pool) Adults 2200 yen Children 1500 yen Summer Free Pass (Admission, Attractions, Pool) Adults 3600 yen Children 2900 yen ○Pool Area Advance Check Swimsuits, Swim Diapers OK, Watches, Necklaces Not OK, Oils Not OK, Sandals Not OK, Parasols, Tents Over 2m x 2m Not OK ○Impressions We went on 8/22! It wasn't as crowded as it was during the Obon holidays! There were a lot of lifeguards, so it was a relief. Food wasn't too expensive, so that was good. It's better to bring a one-touch tent...there was no shade, so the kids got all black! #HyogoTourism #Pool #Spots for Parents and Children to Enjoy #OmochaOukoku

Hotel Green Plaza Tojoko ○Address 317 Maebuchi Higashiyama, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture ○Access There is a free bus from JR Shin-Sanda Station! ○Budget From 12,000 yen/day ○Comments The buffet is very delicious! There were a lot of people so I didn't take any photos. The roast beef was delicious... The building is old, but I was surprised that the rooms were clean! The only rooms available were Japanese-Western style. This was my first time staying here, but since I had children, it was good that they slept on futons! There was a stamp rally inside the building, so the children were happy. The large public bath was also very good! I was worried that they would take a long bath (lol) #Hyogo sightseeing#Places to enjoy with parents and children#Bath#Hotel#Accommodation experience

Toy Kingdom [Toy Room] ○Address 1216 Kurotani, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture Parking available, 1000 yen/day ○Access Approx. 60 minutes by car from Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto ※Approx. 10 minutes from Hyogo Tojo Interchange Approx. 30 minutes from JR Fukuchiyama Line (Takarazuka Line) [Shin-Sanda Station] ※Free shuttle bus available, please make a reservation in advance on the official website! ○Business hours Until August 31st 9:30-17:00 September onwards Weekdays 10:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:30-17:00 ○Closed days○ Every Thursday ○Pool opening days○ 9/2, 9/3, 9/9, 9/10 ○Price list Admission fee Adults (junior high school students and above) 1200 yen Children 800 yen ※Adults cannot enter alone ※We recommend purchasing tickets in advance! ! Please search the web to purchase. ○Set price King Free Pass (Admission, Attractions) Adults 3000 yen, Children 2700 yen Pool Set (Admission, Pool) Adults 2200 yen, Children 1500 yen Summer Free Pass (Admission, Attractions, Pool) Adults 3600 yen, Children 2900 yen ○Restaurant Omurice 900 yen, Children's Udon 500 yen! ○Comments Children can carry and walk around freely and play with the toys, and the room is not too large, so you can look at them from a little distance. It was nice to be able to play while cooling off. Toys area has both exhibitions and free play space, so adults who like toys can also enjoy themselves. #HyogoTourism#Places for parents and children to enjoy#Hyogo#Toys

HRN Cafe in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture 🍰 Limited-time parfait 🍑 made with plenty of Arakawa (Wakayama) peaches Under the fresh, sweet and delicious peaches is a frozen shake. It's a little pricey, but worth it!! The lineup changes with the seasons, so you can eat a variety of parfaits without getting bored. The mango 🥭 parfait was made with mangoes from Miyazaki. The staff are also kind 😊 When there are few staff, the waiting time is long, so please be careful if you are in a hurry. The shop is surrounded by a peaceful rural landscape.

Tojoko Toy Kingdom I took my small child here. This is an amusement park filled with things that children love! Sylvanian Families, Licca-chan dolls, Popo-chan, and many other toys that parents are reluctant to buy because they are difficult to collect are available, and children can play with them freely. There are also a Ferris wheel, go-karts, a trolley coaster, a pool, and a cafe, so you won't get bored even if you play all day. And the admission fee is cheap! ・Admission ticket (separate rides cost several hundred yen) Adults 1,200 yen, children 800 yen ・King Free Pass (admission + unlimited rides) Adults 3,000 yen, children 2,700 yen ※Free admission for 0 and 1 year olds Ferris wheel and other attractions cost 600 yen, but facilities where you can play with Licca-chan dolls and other toys are free. This is a very wallet-friendly amusement park. It's less crowded than other amusement parks, there's no waiting time for rides, and you can play comfortably with your children, so it's recommended! (Free lost child stickers that can be attached to your back are distributed at the reception) ■Business hours Weekdays 10:00-17:00 Weekends and holidays 9:30-17:00 ■Address 1216 Kurotani, Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture ■Access ◎About 60 minutes by car from Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto About 10 minutes from Hyogo Tojo Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway ◎About 30 minutes from JR Fukuchiyama Line (Takarazuka Line)/[Shin-Sanda Station] ※Free shuttle bus available ※If you take a taxi, the fare is about 6,000 yen. #gw2022jp #Theme park #Play to your heart's content at the theme park #Facilities for children

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Shimonoyama Kofun No. 1 Located on the north side of the large pond in Harima Central Park, Hyogo Prefecture, the official website states that Tomb No. 1 is the only one in Takino Town with a nearly intact horizontal stone chamber, but from the road, all I could tell was that it was a slight hill.