Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
Activities Zuihoji Park Kim One of Hyogo Prefecture's best places to enjoy autumn is Zuihoji Park. Located in the Arima Onsen area which is known as one..
Activities Poppy Season at Awaji Hanasajiki Kim From the mid-April to mid-May timeframe, Awaji Hanasajiki Prefectural Park in Hyogo is filled with thousands of Icelandic poppies..
Culture Farm to Table in Ako Tom Fay One of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which..
Activities Kiyozumi Cosmos Festival 2024 Mid - Late Oct Each year from around late September through until late October, 5 million cosmos flowers bloom in a space of 7 hectares at the..
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival 2024 Early - Late Dec The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's..
Activities Hydrangea Season Along the Rokko Cable Line Kim The Rokko Cable Line is located on Kobe's Mount Rokko, and because of the area's higher altitude, hydrangea season stretches..
Activities Kobe Sports Park Cosmos Festival 2024 Early - Late Oct Each year, the Kobe Sports Park is home to a cosmos festival that typically runs throughout the month of October. The cosmos hill..