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HACHIMAN-GU
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
This shrine was built in 1680 by the 29th feudal lord Shigenobu Nanbu. The ...Read more
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MOZU KOFUNGUN
Archaeological site
Kofun are burial mounds containing the tombs of important personalities, ...Read more
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KINOSAKI MARINE WORLD
Aquarium
This aquarium is installed in a beautiful setting, on the shores of the Sea ...Read more
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JAPANESE SWORD MUSEUM OF BIZEN OSAFUNE
Specialized museum
This Sabres museum is located in the city of Osafune, a city that was once ...Read more
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TEMPLE TANSHU-KANNONJI
Temple to visit
Tanshu-Kannonji Temple was founded in 720 by the monk Hodo. In 961, Master ...Read more
Fukuchiyama
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VALLÉE MITARAI
Natural Crafts
The Mitarai Valley is the ideal playground for hiking aficionados and ...Read more
Tenkawa
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AQUARIUM (KAIKYOKAN)
Animal park and aquarium
This beautiful aquarium houses thousands of fish, sharks, rays and marine ...Read more
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SANYOTSURU
Visit industry
Founded at the end of the Edo era, this brewery produces a slightly ...Read more
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TENRAN DAI
Natural Crafts
Perched on Mount Rokkō, at the Cable Shita funicular station Rokkō, this ...Read more
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SUMOTO CASTLE RUINS
Castles to visit
Built nearly 500 years ago by the Ataka family, the castle was under the ...Read more
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IZANAGI SANCTUARY JINGŪ
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
It is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, dedicated to the divine couple ...Read more
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INCENSE WORKSHOP KUNJUDŌ
Crafts to discover
Awaji-shima is known to produce 70% of Japan's incense production. Although ...Read more
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JANOHIRE DOLPHIN FARM
Animal park and farm
In the south of the island, this farm is home to dolphins from Wakayama ...Read more
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BICYCLE HUB AWAJI
Guided tours
This shop rents road bikes by the day for travellers wishing to discover ...Read more
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NUSHIMA ISLAND
Natural Crafts
For nature and walking enthusiasts (you can walk around the island in about ...Read more
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MONKEY CENTER
Animal park and farm
Very nice center where you can observe Japanese macaques in cages, when ...Read more
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KINOSHITA FAMILY RESIDENCE
Mansion to visit
This modern Japanese-style house was built in 1941 by Ryosuke Matano. The ...Read more
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OSAMU TEZUKA MUSEUM
Specialized museum
Tezuka Osamu arrived at the age of 5 in Takarazuka city and this is where ...Read more
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KIYOSHIKŌJIN KIYOSHIKŌJIN
Temple to visit
Eriged in 896, live here Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine in harmony. The ...Read more
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TAKARAZUKA BIG THEATER
Visit Points of interest
Takarazuka was founded in 1914 by Ichizo Kobayashi, one of the leaders of ...Read more
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NOBORIGAMA
Works of art to see
Noborigama, literally "the oven that goes up", is a collective oven built ...Read more
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HYOGO DEPARTMENTAL MUSEUM OF CERAMIC ART
Museums
Opened in October 2005, the Museum of Ceramic Art of Hyōgo has been ...Read more
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OKACHIMACHI
Street square and neighborhood to visit
This is the part of the city, west of the castle, where samurai resided ...Read more
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TANABE BIJUTSUKAN
Museums
Located next to Hearn's residence, this museum displays certain objects ...Read more
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OJIYAMA MAKEKIRAI INARI SHRINE
Shrines and pilgrimage sites to visit
Makekirai Inari or "the fox who didn't like to lose". Legend has it that ...Read more
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AOYAMA CLAN MUSEUM
Museums
In this old house there are documents and objects that lead to the visitor ...Read more
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RUINS OF THE CASTLE OF AKŌ
Castles to visit
The construction of the castle of Akō was completed in 1661, under the ...Read more
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MOMOI MUSEUM
Specialized museum
This museum presents several typical crafts from Akō. The visit begins ...Read more
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UMI NO EKI, FISH MARKET
Street square and neighborhood to visit
This large market is famous for its oysters from October to March. The rest ...Read more
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SAKOSHI DISTRICT
Street square and neighborhood to visit
Old neighborhood with beautiful traditional Japanese houses. Many of them ...Read more
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OKUTO SHUZO
Street square and neighborhood to visit
This sake company offers a small free "museum" on sake and port trade in ...Read more
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AKASHI KAIKYO BRIDGE
Works of art to see
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge connects Kōbe to Awaji Island. It is the longest ...Read more
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OFFICE DE TOURISME DE HAMASAKA
Tourist office
The tourist office has three electric bikes that can be rent (400 ¥ 2 ...Read more
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OFFICE DE TOURISME DE YUMURA
Tourist office
Located close to the river, the tourist office will provide you with city ...Read more
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TAJIMA BOKUJŌ PARK
Animal park and farm
This center allows to discover the flora and fauna of the Tajima region, ...Read more
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TAJIMA CRUISE
Water tours and activities
Beautiful 1 hour cruise to discover the San 'in coast, designated by UNESCO ...Read more
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YUMURA ONSEN
Street square and neighborhood to visit
Yumura is a city of onsen whose history dates back more than 1,150 years ...Read more
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HIMEJI CASTLE GREAT DISCOVERY APP
Tourist office
This application, which you can download free of charge on your phone, ...Read more
Himeji
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OKINAWA PREFECTURAL PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Specialized museum
The museum is the main memorial to the Battle of Okinawa, which took place ...Read more
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KINRYO SAKE MUSEUM
Museums
This former sake warehouse has been transformed into a museum. Authentic ...Read more
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LEE UFAN MUSEUM
Museums
This museum was also designed by Tadao Ando. It is dedicated to the Korean ...Read more
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OFFICE DE TOURISME DE SAKAI
Tourist office
Here you will find plenty of information about the city in English. ...Read more
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NANSHUJI TEMPLE
Temple to visit
Built in 1557, this temple is part of the Rinzai sect. It was totally ...Read more
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TEMPLE MYOKOKU
Temple to visit
Built in 1562, this temple is famous for its Japanese garden planted with ...Read more
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CUP NOODLES MUSEUM
Local history and culture
On the ground floor is the story of the invention of instant ramen and ...Read more
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IKEDA CASTLE TOWER
Towers to visit
There is little left of Ikeda Castle. You can climb up the top of the ...Read more
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ISHITE-JI TEMPLE
Temple to visit
Built in 728, this temple is part of the pilgrimage circuit of the ...Read more