All Japanese people know that the specialties of this region are winter sports, hot springs,and crabs. In winter everyone goes on a trip to a hot spring town to eat crab. Therefore, there are many tourists in winter.
Kinosaki Onsen
It is a famous hot spring town. The town has many restaurants and inns. It’s full of people in winter. Even if you don’t stay overnight, you can just take a bath in the hot springs.
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Kinosaki Marine World
This is a popular aquarium in Hyogo Prefecture.There are pamphlets in foreign language.Unfortunately,there is no Wi-Fi.
Yumura Hot Spring
It is the second most famous hot spring town after Kinosaki Onsen. I think Yumura Onsen is a sercret spot because there are’nt many people.Hot springs with a high temperature of 98 degrees gush out all the time. It feels very good to take a relaxing hot spring bath.
You can use Wi-Fi at large inns.
Oukyo-dera Tempke
This temple was built in 745. Inside this building, there is a wonderful painting written on a sliding door. Admission fee: Adult 1200 yen
Izushi Castle Town
It has a quaint townscape.It is famous for its soba noodles served in small plates.
Great Buddha of Choraku-ji Temple
You will be surprised because there is a big temple in the mountains. The large Buddha statue is covered with gold leaf. It’s very impressive.
Genbudo Cave
It is a scenic spot of volcanic lava. It is a natural monument.This area is now a park.
Amarube Railway Bridge
This is the line that was actually used. It is now an observation facility. You can see the Sea of Japan.
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Frog Island
It is a rock that resembles a frog.
Ski Resort
There are many ski resorts in the north.
Oobiki-no-hana Observation Deck
It is a spot where you can see the rough waves of the Sea of Japan.
Stork Culture Museum
This is a facility where you can learn about the ecology and history of white storks.
Free Wi-Fi available.
Crab 🍴
Crabs from the Sea of Japan can be eaten from November.It’s very fresh, sweet and delicious! I recommend staying at an inn near Hamasaka Fishing Port or Kasumi Fishing Port and eating there because it’s cheap and delicious.
