Parks and Gardens

Hyogo Prefecture features a diverse array of green spaces, from the traditional Meiji-era landscape of Sorakuen Garden in Kobe to the modern, architectural greenhouses of Kiseki No Hoshi on Awaji Island. The region includes historic sites like the Sengoku-period Takeda Castle ruins and Sasayama Castle's Edo-period grounds. For recreation, the area offers expansive seasonal flower fields at Awaji Hanasajiki and specialized facilities like the 1,400-meter long Hiraiso Marine Fishing Park.

Sorakuen Garden

The gardens of Sōraku-en are in Chūō-ku, Kobe, Japan. Formerly attached to the Taishō-era residence of Kodera Yasujirō, ownership passed to…

Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse

The Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse, also known as the Miracle Planet Museum of Plants, is a botanical garden within a greenhouse located at…

Awaji Hanasajiki

A 15-hectare park on the northern hills of Awaji Island featuring vast seasonal flower fields, including rape blossoms, sunflowers, and cosmos, with panoramic views of Osaka Bay.

Takeda Castle

Takeda Castle was a Sengoku period Japanese castle located in the Wadayama neighborhood of the city of Asago, in the northern part of Hyōgo…

Sasayama Castle

Sasayama Castle is an early Edo Period Japanese castle located in the city of Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo, Japan.

高砂市総合運動公園

A comprehensive sports complex in Takasago City featuring a track and field stadium, baseball fields, a gymnasium, and various outdoor athletic facilities.

平磯海釣り公園

A 1,400-meter long coastal fishing pier in Kobe offering designated angling spots with views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, complete with equipment rentals and onsite facilities.