Tourism

The Former Foreign Settlement in Kobe and Kitano Ijinkan (historical foreign residences), birthplaces of Kobe’s Western culture, and Nankin-machi (Chinatown) are located in this area.

The sake-brewing history of Nada dates back to Edo era. You can enjoy this art of traditional Sake-brewing reproduction at Brewing museums in this area.

This area was developed as a summer resort for former foreign settlers. You can command a panoramic view of the Kobe urban area praised as “The million-dollar night view” and the ports from the top of the mountain.

This area is a seaside resort, which has a beautiful coastline and is famous as the location appeared in some Japanese classical literatures. such as Tale of Genji and Records of Great Peace.

Arima Hot Springs is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, which originates from the mythical age. It has great water quality and is considered as one of the three oldest hot springs as well as one of the three best hot springs in Japan.

This area is noted for its urban lifestyle and tourism. The Takarazuka Kagekidan, a famous revue troupe consisted of only women, and a number of museums are located in this area.

Beautiful, nostalgic pastoral landscapes surrounded by crystal clear air and abundant nature are still preserved there. You can enjoy a wide variety of seasonal tastes of Tamba-brand products, which are grown under its distinct climate conditions. Visit the historical world heritages such as castle ruins and old streets, and enjoy the natural bounty through relaxing in hot springs, skiing, swimming and more.

You can enjoy this area’s beauty of nature through skiing or relaxing in hot springs, or you may visit the castle ruin, old streets or historical cultural heritages.

The Himeji Castle, a national treasure, and its castle town and many other historical towns are located in this area, bringing down the culture fostered by traditions.

An old mythology says that this island was the first land born in Japan. You can enjoy the beautiful flowers all the year round and scenic sites which kept mesmerizing the great poets of the past.