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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.