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Kobe Concerto – A Deluxe Cruise Experience
Kobe is world-famous as a port town, so seeing the cityscape from the water is not to be missed on a Kobe visit. Recently, I had the chance to take the Concerto cruise, which pairs a beautiful view of...
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Ikuno Mine
Ikuno Mine is a fascinating piece of Japanese natural history. Ikuno was hand-mined for silver and other minerals by laborers for years before the advent of the industrial era, then converted to modern...
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Crab-lover’s paradise in Kasumi
Some might not find winter a very welcome season in Japan. Especially on the northern side of the country, it is heralded by a bitter cold and seems to bring life to a halt, driving us all back into...
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Oysters in Aioi
Well, winter is finally drawing to a close here in Hyogo – and we’re all very thankful! But before winter is over, I thought I should let you know about one must-eat winter delicacy that you need to...
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Ako hot springs – Ginpaso
We’ve already featured the great little town of Ako in a previous post: A weekend in Ako But there’s so much to do in Ako that we just had to go back for more! This time, my big goal was to stay at...
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Izushi
Izushi is a small castle town now part of the city of Toyooka in northern Hyogo. It’s famous for its old-Japan atmosphere and distinctive soba noodles. Izushi is a destination for castle enthusiasts...
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Kinosaki Onsen: Mikiya
More beautiful views and things to do in Hyogo’s best onsen town! For this trip, we stayed at Mikiya. With over 300 years of history, Mikiya is one of the oldest ryokan in all of Kinosaki. Mikiya is...
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Hyogo’s Top Delicacies: Crab and Tajima Beef
Some of the best beef and crab in the world comes from Hyogo Prefecture, served up as Japanese cuisine ranging from lightly-grilled Tajima-gyu to fresh crab sashimi. Kobe Beef is the world-renown...
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Sasayama in the Wintertime: Botan Nabe & More
I’ve talked about the vivid landscapes of autumn leaves before, but Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture is known for another seasonal specialty: its winter botan nabe, a hotpot stew made with local wild...
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Hyogo’s World-Class Seafood: Oysters, Clams, and Pufferfish
Murotsu Clams and Oysters The town of Murotsu (in Tatsuno) has some of Japan’s best clams and oysters and also some stunning views. Thanks to the nutrient rich currents flowing through the Seto Inland...
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