Hyogo Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Himeji the best castle of Japan 🇯🇵

#cherryblossom2024 The cherry blossom season at the entrance of Himeji Road in Japan is not as extensive as in other popular tourist spots. 🌸 Himeji is most renowned for its Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site that can be explored in a single day. Himeji Castle, along with Matsuyama Castle and Wakayama Castle, form the trio of Japan's significant Hirayama Castles. 🏯 Recognized for its exceptional preservation, Himeji Castle holds the title of the "Number One City in Japan". 🇯🇵 residents of Kobe or Kyoto in the Kansai region can easily embark on a day trip to this area, where the cherry blossoms typically bloom in white. 🍒 📍Location-wise, visitors can alight at JR Jilu station and swiftly reach Jilu City, making it incredibly convenient. 🚂It takes about an hour to travel from Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto, with the nearest entrance being the Shinmon gate. 🚄 F or accommodations, it is advisable to travel from residential areas in Kansai for a day trip or consider a stay near Himeji Castle if desired. ⏰The operating hours are from 9:00 to 17:00 from September to April and from 9:00 to 18:00 from May to August. 🏰

Japanese Sakura Appreciation, World Heritage🌸

#cherryblossom2024 Himeji Castle 🏰 is an unforgettable attraction in Kansai, Japan, especially for cherry blossom 🌸 viewing. The snow-white Himeji Castle surrounded by cherry blossoms is a stunning sight. 📍Address: 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012 Himeji Castle is located in Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai. It is the most representative Japanese castle and is also known as "Egret City" due to its snow-white exterior walls. She is the first building in Japan to be listed as a World Heritage Site, and Himeji Castle has received the highest evaluation as Japan's number one city. Himeji Castle is the most complete castle historical site in Japan, and is known as one of the "Four Treasure Cities of Japan" along with Inuyama Castle, Yangen Castle, and Matsumoto Castle. 🚊The transportation of Himeji Castle is very convenient whether coming from Kyoto, Osaka, or Kobe (Miyako). If you want to save money, you can take the JR Shinkansen (Himeji Express) or the Sanyo Shinkansen, which is basically non-stop. Moreover, Himeji Castle is only about a 10 minute walk from JR Himeji Station. ⏰Business hours: 9: 00-16:00 (closed door: 17:00) #japan #himeji #Osaka

Himeji Castle

In one of the Japanese view, this castle is obviously the best castle in Japan. The white walls are so beautiful so that you can watch transparent from Himeji station. Himeji station is about an hour from Kobe station, 90 minutes from Osaka , 2 hours from Kyoto. If you go to Kyoto or Osaka , I highly recommend you to visit. Inside of the castle is a museum. You can inevitably feel Japanese past culture. The Japanese garden is great as well.#Himeji #Castle #姫路城 #姫路観光 #姫路観光

One of most beautiful castles in Japan!!

Himeji !! Famous for it beautiful white castle and it called White Egret Castle. One of the most 12 beautiful castle in Japan . With a history spanning 400 years , magnificent structures is renowned in Japan and its national treasure and world cultural heritage site . Every year , famous for hanami as well , lots of beautiful Sakura surrounded the whole compound. It located near Hemiji station and can even see from station itself, just 10 mins leisure walk from station and beautiful statue along the way . And remember to enjoy Kobe beef near the castle as well . I drop by Hemiji castle along to way to Osaka . Make sure you visit this beautiful castle while you are in Japan . See you on the other side of the world 🌎!! #Japan #naturelover #solotravel

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden

Amazing view from our Cable car ride to visit Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden. We went up the through the cable car to see the evening view of the city and went back down to see the night view of Kobe. If you get in after 5pm, you won’t be able to enter the herb garden but you will still be able to enjoy the amazing view of the city from atop. Up in the hill there will be some shop and restaurants. Definitely worth to visit if you’re on a day trip to Kobe - Japan. #kobe #viewontop #cablecar

A Garden with Free foot spa

The garden is located on the top of the mountain that you have to ride on to the cable car. When you reach the top, you will see a few food stalls, a restaurant, a cafe, gift shops, a perfume museum, and some workshops. There is a path you can walk down, and you’ll see a lot of plants, flowers, and different types of herbs. They have a resting area full of swing beds, and it was so comfortable. The most exciting part is the free foot spa, which is actually an onsen. The heated spring water comes from this mountain, which is very famous in Kobe. That time I went there, it was in the winter, so it was perfect for me to try that onsen, you will have to pay 100 yen for the clean towel. While you are in the onsen, you can relax, enjoy the amazing view, and take a deep breath. The people recommend not soaking yourself for too long, about 10–15 minutes. I love this place so much that I went there twice, so I do recommend it to you guys and I hope you will enjoy. If you’ve been there before comment down below and tell us your experience too. #onsen #garden #museum #workshops #Footspa #mountainview #sunsetview #japan

Beautiful scenery with Relaxation Foot Spa

This is one of Kobe’s famous attraction. If you’re a herb lovers or flower lovers or nature lovers, you must visit this place! This place you don’t need to hike uphill because you can use the cable car (charged fee around 1800 yen) 🚡 and they have a foot spa (足湯/onsen) that was free of charge the only thing that you will need is to bring your own towel, if you don’t have one then you will have to pay 100 yen for one small towel (No staff to collect the fee so please be self-disciplined) you have to just place your payment next to the towel basket 🧺 and then you may enjoy you spa with a beautiful view or watch the sunset, it was very satisfied and memorable. In the herb garden, they have a fragrance museum (open daily w/o tours) with few workshop (only opened occasionally). I do recommend you to come in spring,summer and autumn because there’s lots of flower blooming in the seasons Location - 5/5 Service - 5/5 #garden #herbgarden #onsen #spa #japan

1 Day of Exploring Kobe

1. Ikuta Shrine Address - 1 Chome-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011 Highlights - One of the oldest shrines, dating back to the 3rd century Rating - 4.5 2. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens Address - 1 Chome-4-3 Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002 Highlights - A large botanical garden with a grand ropeway! The best part of the ropeway is when you see the lively city of Kobe :) Rating - 4.8 3. Nankin-machi / Kobe Harborland Address - 1 Chome-3-18 Sakaemachidori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0023 1 Chome Higashikawasakicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044 Highlights - Kobe’s Chinatown and Kobe Harborland are both amazing places to walk around. Chinatown offers a lot of Chinese food in restaurants or food stands lined up down the street. Harborland has the infamous Kobe tower and many different shops and foods. Rating - 4.7

Check out this place and see Kobe, Osaka

As someone who like views from high up and the top, decided to visit Mt Rokko Tenran Observatory. You will take the traditional scenic ropeway up for around $10 two ways and get to enjoy views of both Kobe and Osaka (famous spots like USJ). This is a good way to spend time at Kobe in between the Kobe beef meals. There are also souvenir shops and cafes here, recommended time to spend -3 hours

Marvellous Moriya

Inside an unassuming building on the streets surrounding the Kobe Sannomiya Station is a marvellous teppanyaki called Moriya. It’s been around since 1884, and the walls inside are lined with all the awards it’s gained over the years. While there are numerous teppanyaki shops in Kobe, this one stands out as offering great value for the quality of food it serves. The staff are very friendly and can communicate in simple English. Name: MOURIYA HONTEN Address:Mouriya Bldg., 2-1-17 Shimo Yamate Dohri, Chuoh-ku Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken Tel : 078-391-4603 Price per person: 5000+yen Ambience: traditional feel Rating: 5/5 #kobe #Teppenyaki #Wagu

Exploring Kobe

Kobe is very beautiful city and famous due to the Kobe tower, Kobe beef and huge earthquake in 1995. But Kobe now is very modern city. The cover photo is Higashimon street which is famous for its Restourant, clubs and nightlife. Ikuta road is another area with famous Kobe beef restaurant and shopping. You can alight at Sanomiya station and walk around these famous roads. Kobe is also famous for the bakery, sweet and desert which are highly influenced by French style bakery. Several nice sweet can be found in Toothtooth Bakery at Sanomiya. Kobe also has very nice Chinatown with cute ornaments. #2023travelwish

alone and quite, the best of relax combined #hijabtraveller

Great Viewpoints in luang prabang

This is a great place for sightseeing in luang prabang, along Nam Khan river, at the phousi hill and bamboo bridge. Address -Ban wat sane, Luang prabang, Laos #mytripvlog #luangprabang #riverside

Amazing of Mekong River

Here we are, Luang Prabang world heritage city, Charming Mekong, and we found some nice place for sunset and photographs. We are really enjoying and love those scenaries Laung prabang, 🇱🇦, Laos #mytripvlog

Visited Luang Prabang World Heritage City in Laos. Stayed Burasari Heritage Hotel which is one of the best hotel in Luang Prabang. hotel’s location is very nice and easy to walk to many Luang Prabang Attractions including Wat Xiengtong the most popular temple in this city. Took photo in windows frame in Wat Xiengtong where is the best scenery ever in Luang Prabang. more over we can travel to Kuang Si waterfall which is not far from the city. We will enjoy one of the big waterfall in Asean. I will be visited tin Luang Prabang again. #luangprabang #laos

Heavenly beautiful waterfall!

Getting There - Luang Prabang Attractions - KoungSy waterfall Hotels - Mali House Food & Restaurants - Mali House Shopping - Night Market

Kansai·Osaka Travel Guide·How to Play

How to play in Kansai, Japan? Today I will share with you this 6-day and 5-night itinerary~ 🛑Itinerary: Shanghai🛫Kansai Airport🛥Kobe (Arima Hot Springs)🚃Osaka🚃Minoh 1⃣Shanghai➡Kansai Airport, directly take a high-speed boat to Kobe from the airport, which is fast and convenient. Now tourists only need 500 yen. In the afternoon, buy a Arima Hot Springs·Taiko's Soup package, go to Arima for a hot spring♨➕play, finish and return to Kobe, stay in Kobe Sannomiya. 2⃣In the morning, go to the Ikuta Shrine near the hotel, then you can take the CITY LOOK bus, go to Kobe Port to take pictures➕check in, and you can also go to Kitano Ijinkan, Meriken Park, Anpanman Museum and other attractions on the way, finish playing and take the tram🚃to Osaka 3⃣In Osaka, take a tram to Minoh in the early morning, check in at the Shouji Temple full of Daruma, play➕take pictures📸, the ocean of Daruma~ It's really fun and good to take pictures. Then, go👀Minoh Waterfall, from November to December, it is the red leaf season, very beautiful, take pictures, return to Osaka 4⃣A day of rest in Osaka, sleep until you wake up naturally, go to Shinsaibashi for shopping and eating, stroll around Orange Street, check in at Tsutenkaku and other places📸, a slow-paced day 5⃣Osaka CityWalk~Nakazakicho, a small and popular artistic block in Osaka, find a special coffee shop to sit in, eat a beautiful and delicious dessert🍮, drink a fragrant coffee☕, bask in the afternoon sun 6⃣Near Kansai Airport, stroll around the outlets, happily return to Shanghai✈

For sisters who are preparing to travel to Japan, save it, it's hard to find

♨️Recommended Japanese natural hot springs♨️ The three major hot springs in Japan include: Beppu Hot Springs in Oita, Atami Hot Springs in Shizuoka, and Shirahama Hot Springs in Wakayama. The three major hot spring streets are: Beppu Hot Springs in Oita, Atami Hot Springs in Shizuoka, and Hakone Hot Springs in Kanagawa. The three major hot springs with the most sources include: Beppu Hot Springs and Yufuin Hot Springs in Oita, and Ito Hot Springs in Shizuoka. The three famous springs are Arima Hot Springs in Hyogo, Kusatsu Hot Springs in Gunma, and Gero Hot Springs in Gifu. The three ancient springs include Dogo Hot Springs in Ehime, Arima Hot Springs in Hyogo, and Shirahama Hot Springs in Wakayama. The secret hot springs are Niseko Yakushi Hot Springs in Hokkaido, Taniuchi Hot Springs in Aomori, and Iya Hot Springs in Tokushima. The three major medicinal springs are Arima Hot Springs in Hyogo, Kusatsu Hot Springs in Gunma, and Matsunoyama Hot Springs in Niigata. Beauty baths include Kawanaka Hot Springs in Gunma, Ryujin Hot Springs in Wakayama, and Yunokawa Hot Springs in Tori. Beautiful skin baths include Ureshino Hot Springs in Saga, Hinoshima Hot Springs in Tori, and Kirengawa Hot Springs in Tochigi. 🌈Recommended summer parent-child tour in Honshu, Japan🌈 D1 Fly from Shenzhen to Osaka and stay in the first night hotel. D2 Visit Universal Studios (all day without meals), stay in a hotel in the Osaka area. D3 Visit Osaka Castle Park, Ichinomaru, Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Nara Park, stay in a hot spring hotel. D4 Visit Oshino Hakkai, Fuji-Q Highland, experience tea ceremony, stay in a hot spring hotel. D5 Visit the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Future Science Museum, Sugino Anime Museum, anime production experience, visit Ginza, stay in Narita hotel. D6 Fly back to Shenzhen from Tokyo. 🈶️Japan accommodation suggestions🈶️ In general, it is recommended to choose high-end hotels in scenic areas. These hotels usually have excellent locations and quality, provide two meals a night, high-quality catering, and some even provide transportation services (need to be booked in advance). In fact, considering comprehensively, the price is not much higher than staying in a homestay, but the experience is more enjoyable. For large cities such as Tokyo and Sapporo, due to their important status as transportation hubs, the first choice is hotels with convenient transportation.

Take the tram and bus! A beautiful trip to Kobe, Japan alone

This is one of the series of magnificent sceneries I saw in Japan, by taking the train and bus. The destination of this month is... Kobe, which is full of tourist attractions! All photos are only taken by public transportation! You can tour without driving 🚃 From next month, I will focus on Luminarie held in January, as well as the famous Onsen (hot spring), and Mountain known for its art, and popular Starbucks branches, etc., this is the route I actually spent 2 days and 1 night walking. My favorite memory is overlooking the Luminarie from the business hotel where I happened to stay, it was really great...✨

Exploring cultural town in Arima Onsen, Japan

#fallishere standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot spring bath and traditional in-room meal and it’s 5 minute walk from Arima Onsen train station. it attracted many tourist and local Japanese visiting here with beautiful green nature surround and easy access form the city. it’s even beautiful when you visiting here in Autumn with all the changing leaves colors. is also one of the top 3 ancient hot spring in Japan. worth visiting and recommended . 👍🏻 #couplestrip #awesomepic