Hyogo travel guide: Kobe, Himeji, Arima and Awaji Island
Choose where to go in Hyogo Prefecture by comparing Kobe city walks, Himeji Castle, Arima hot springs and Awaji Island, with links to transport and attraction guides.
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Hyogo Prefecture (兵庫県) includes Kobe, Himeji, Arima Onsen and Awaji Island. Its travel themes include nature, history, hot springs and food. This page helps you choose a destination before checking transport and attractions. Return to the Kansai travel guide.
Key points
- Kobe’s official tourism website divides the city into areas including Sannomiya and Motomachi, Kitano and Shin-Kobe, and the waterfront.
- Hyogo’s tourism association transport page lists arrival points such as Shin-Kobe, Sannomiya and Toyooka, with links to destinations including Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen and Awaji Island.
- Official hot-spring information covers Arima, Kinosaki, Yumura and Awaji Island.
Choose by interest
| What you want | Look at first | Official information |
|---|---|---|
| City walks and harbour views | Kobe (神戸) | Kitano Ijinkan, Nankinmachi and Meriken Park are in different walking areas |
| Historic castle | Himeji (姫路) | Admission is required to enter Himeji Castle |
| Hot springs | Arima (有馬温泉), Kinosaki, Yumura | The official hot-spring feature introduces the characteristics of each area |
| Island and flower gardens | Awaji Island (淡路島) | Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park has seasonal flowers |
| Mountain viewpoints | Rokko and Maya | Official sources list mountain views and natural attractions |
For details, see Hyogo attractions by category and Hyogo transport.
Feature articles
- Kobe day trip
- Visiting Himeji Castle
- Arima Onsen day trip
- Introduction to Awaji Island
More pages
- Hyogo food and souvenirs: Akashiyaki and Awaji Island onions
- Hyogo accommodation and hot springs: Central Kobe, Arima and other hot-spring areas
Reminder
- Official sources do not provide average accommodation rates for each area, so none are listed here.
- Ticket prices and opening times can change by date; individual pages include official sources and check dates.
- For information applicable throughout Japan, see Japan travel essentials.
Sources
- 兵庫縣觀光協會｜觀光特集 (www.hyogo-tourism.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
- 兵庫縣觀光協會｜縣內交通 (www.hyogo-tourism.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
- 神戶官方觀光網站｜區域指南 (www.feel-kobe.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
- 兵庫縣觀光協會｜溫泉 (www.hyogo-tourism.jp, checked 2026-10-28)
More about Hyogo travel guide: Kobe, Himeji, Arima and Awaji Island
- Hyogo attractions: Himeji Castle, Kobe and Awaji IslandCompare official Hyogo attraction information for Himeji Castle, Kobe walking areas, Rokko and Maya viewpoints, and Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park on Awaji Island.
- Hyogo food and souvenirs: Akashiyaki, onions and Kobe beefExplore three Hyogo food categories using official tourism information: Akashiyaki as a local dish, Awaji Island onions as regional produce and Kobe beef prepared-food souvenirs.
- Where to stay in Hyogo: Kobe, Arima and other hot spring areasCompare central Kobe around Sannomiya with Arima, Kinosaki, Yumura and Awaji Island hot spring accommodation, including day-use bathing options at Gin no Yu.
- Hyogo transport: Kobe buses, Arima, Himeji and Awaji IslandCompare Kobe City Loop passes, the train connection from Sannomiya to Arima Onsen, walking routes to Himeji Castle and transport options to Awaji Island.