Hyogo Prefecture travel guides: Kobe, Himeji, Arima Onsen, Kinosaki, Awaji Island and more — written from Kobe.
A local guide to the Kannabe Highlands in Toyooka, Hyogo: walk the crater rim of Mt Kannabe, ski in winter, paraglide in summer, and combine it with Kinosaki Onsen.
When to visit Hyogo: cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle, the Takeda sea of clouds, crab season in Kinosaki, plus a month-by-month guide and booking tips.
Plan a trip to Awaji Island in Hyogo: the Naruto whirlpool cruise, Tadao Ando's Awaji Yumebutai, flower parks, food, getting there from Kobe and where to stay.
Three tested Hyogo itineraries by train: Kobe, Himeji and Arima in 3 days, Takeda Castle and Kinosaki in 5, and Awaji and Tamba in 7.
25 of the best things to do in Hyogo, Japan: Kobe, Arima Onsen, Himeji Castle, Takeda Castle Ruins, Kinosaki Onsen, Awaji Island and Tamba.