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2 days ago · Kobe (/ ˈ k oʊ b eɪ / KOH-bay; Japanese: 神戸, romanized: Kōbe, pronounced ⓘ), officially Kobe City (神戸市, Kōbe-shi), is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan 's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama .
5 days ago · Amagasaki is located in far southeastern Hyōgo Prefecture, next to Osaka. It has the fourth largest population in Hyōgo Prefecture after Kobe, Himeji, and Nishinomiya.
Jul 19, 2024 · Seichijunrei (聖地巡礼 sacred site pilgrimage) is a broad category of activities, the only fixed requirement being to physically move to the locations in question. Someone who engages in seichijunrei is called a seichijunrei-sha (聖地巡礼者).
Jul 19, 2024 · Located in Himeji city in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan, Himeji Castle has gained the nickname ‘White Heron’ thanks to its resemblance to the long legged and elegant bird.
5 days ago · Kakogawa (加古川市, Kakogawa-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 255,523 in 110,380 households and a population density of 1,800 persons per km 2. The total area of the city is 138.48 square kilometres (53.47 sq mi).
Jul 17, 2024 · If you are in the Kansai region from late February to early March, visit Tatsuno City for two of the best plum blossom spots in Hyōgo Prefecture and be amazed!
Jul 17, 2024 · After pulling the spear from the ocean, saltwater dropped from its tip and created the first island in Japan. Today, Awaji has three municipalities: Awaji, Sumoto, and Minamiawaji. They’re all part of the modern Hyōgo Prefecture, and each one boasts its own set of attractions and natural wonders.
