Culture Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Rey Waters Historic Engyoji Temple, site of the Last Samurai. Also, the city of Himeji and Himeji Castle.
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 2 José Manuel Zardain Nada no Kenka is celebrated in Himeji on October 14 and 15. A festival where floats carried by more than fifty men appear to ...
Activities Kobe Animal Kingdom Elena Lisina Kobe Animal Kingdom, formerly known as Kobe Kachoen, is a flower and animal park located in Port Island of Kobe city.
12 Food Sumoto's Himitsukichi Akari Cafe Sandra Isaka Sumoto's Himitsukichi Akari Cafe, on the island of Awajishima, is a fantastic American-style hangout with great food and a hi...
Transportation Kobe to Kansai Airport Bonson Lam Sannomiya in Kobe is just across the bay from Kansai Airport, being the gateway to Hyogo Prefecture, the Setouchi Inland Sea ...
Food Watami Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam Watami is a bistro with a roll call of everything you imagine when the phrase “Japanese dining” is mentioned, from sashimi an...
Culture Kobe Central Church Bonson Lam The untold story of post war Kobe, where people of faith have connected and transformed lives from around the world. There ar...
10 Culture Izanagi Jingu Shrine Cathy Cawood Japan's oldest shrine, Izunagi Jingu, is found on Awaji Island.
Activities Sunrise at Ritsuun-Kyo Valley José Manuel Zardain Takeda Castle is also known as Japan’s Machu Picchu. Its more than 600 years of history, the beautiful mountains surrounding ...