Hyogo

The city of Kobe, the seat of the prefectural capital, developed as an international trading port, and the prefecture of Hyogo is characterized by its exoticism of outlandish streets such as Kitano-Kankan-gai and Nanjing-cho. Himeji Castle, a world cultural heritage site, is also referred to as "White House Castle" because its white stucco outer walls look like egrets. The prefecture has famous oyu such as Kinosaki Onsen and Arima Onsen, which is visited by many tourists. The nature is also rich, and you can enjoy seasonal views on the Sanin Coast, Mount Rokko, and Awaji Island. It is also attractive in the fields of sports and arts, with high school baseball and professional baseball being played at the Hanshin Koshien Stadium, and a glamorous stage at the Takarazuka Theater. In food culture, Kobe beef is popular as a fine Japanese beef.