What to do in Hyogo Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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A busy urban street with pedestrians crossing and various storefronts, including a brightly lit sign for Kobe Motomachi.
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Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$281
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

NZ$101
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$206
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

NZ$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$51
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka

Absolute Osaka Food Tour

NZ$296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Osaka Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka and Uji

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji

NZ$86
per adult
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

NZ$74
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
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Arima Onsen

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Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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Find the best Hyogo Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Sannomiya

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

A stone bridge over a canal with reflections of surrounding buildings and trees.

Kinosaki Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Kinosaki Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway or Kinosaki Marine World.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

Kobe City Centre

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

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Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

 

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Day trip destinations from Hyogo Prefecture

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Osaka

A traditional Japanese temple with wooden structures and a serene garden.

Toyooka

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a green-lit bridge.

Kobe

A bridge with lights, a calm sea, and a sunset sky.

Akashi

A snow-covered urban street at dusk with buildings and a railway track.
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Ashiya

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Itami

A densely populated urban area with numerous houses, a curved road, and a bridge.

Nishinomiya

A traditional Japanese temple with a curved roof, wooden gates, and stone lanterns.

Toyonaka