Hyogo

Easily accessible yet richly varied, Hyogo Prefecture offers a distilled experience of Japan within a single region. Located around 30 minutes from Kyoto, 20 minutes from Osaka, and approximately 1.5 hours from Kansai International Airport, it is ideally positioned for discerning travellers. Kobe, an international port city shaped by global exchange, is framed by the sea and the Rokko Mountains. Elegant harbour views, cosmopolitan neighbourhoods and a refined culinary scene are complemented by celebrated night views from Mount Rokko, symbolising the harmony of city and nature. From Arima Onsen and the rural landscapes of Tamba and Tajima, to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the dramatic Sea of Japan coast, Hyogo’s diverse experiences unfold with quiet balance. This diversity is distilled in Kobe Beef, one of the world’s most celebrated culinary icons. Hyogo brings together many expressions of Japan, thoughtfully balanced and elegantly refined.