HyogoHokusetsuRegion

HyogoPrefectureTourism
GuideIssued by: Hyogo Prefectural Hanshin North Area Tourism
Promotion Council
2-4-15 Asahi-machi, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture 665-8567
TEL:0797-83-3156

https://hankita-tourism.jp

The “Hyogo Hokusetsu” region consists of Itami City, Takarazuka City, Kawanishi City, Sanda
City, and Inagawa Town, and it is a region that offers visitors with a wide variety of appealing
attractions, such as its rich history and culture reflected in its reputation of being the birthplaceof both the Seiwa Genji clan and sake (Japanese rice wine), as well as the urban culture
pervasive in this region, as represented by such locations that exude the modernism seen inthis region between Osaka and Kobe, such as the Takarazuka Grand Theater, in addition to
its naturally abundant rural countryside mountains.
Visitors to the Hyogo Hokusetsu region are sure to experience encounters that will enrich theirhearts, as they come into contact with nature that is abundant in greenery, as well as
traditional scenery that is rich in history, and culture that is overflowing with charm and appeal.

Here, visitors can fully experienceexamples of art with great charm andappeal that originate from the diverse
forms of modernism prevalent in theregion between Osaka and Kobe.

Featuring many shrines and temples that still retain
glimpses of their ancient appearance, as well as
valuable cultural artifacts that allow visitors to learn
about the history of the rural countryside, this region
offers visitors with an opportunity to enjoy a journey tocome into contact with the timeless historicalromanticism that this region exudes.

Visitors can enjoy such activities as countrysidemountain hiking and exploring nature amidst theabundant natural scenery that changes throughout
the four seasons of the year, as they fully
experience how locals live their everyday lives inharmony with nature.

Highly convenient in terms of transit
accessibility, visitors come to this“oasis near the major cities” to enjoy arelaxing moment throughout all four
seasons of the year.

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Situated near the major metropolitan areas of Osaka and Kobe, the Hyogo
Hokusetsu region is a prime destination offering easy access to various
sightseeing locations and lodging accommodations!

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Renowned for being the birthplace of sake (Japanese rice wine) during the Edo period, Itami prospered due to its
thriving sake-making industry, and it is also known as an area in which haikai (seventeen-syllable verse poems) cultureflourished.
This region offers popular destinations for visitors, with its vividly colorful flowers and greenery, as seen at its “Koya-ikePark,” which is known as one of the most popular stopovers for migratory wild birds in the Kansai region, as well as its“Aramaki Rose Park,” which features 10,000 roses in bloom vying to catch the attention of onlookers, and visitors canalso witness the dynamic spectacle of planes taking off and landing at the “Itami Skypark,” among other attractions.

Miya-no-mae Bunka-no-sato (cultural village)

SyūbukanKoya-ike ParkThe former Okada Family Residence and Sake Brewery

Aramaki Rose ParkKoya-dera (temple)

Known as a “city of theater and hot springs,” Takarazuka features numerous temples and shrines thatboast a long history, such as Nakayama-dera (temple), which is known for its veneration of Kannon towish for safe child-birth, and Kiyoshikōjin Seichō-ji (temple), at which visitors venerate the “deity of theoven” (kitchen), and it is also known for its connections with Osamu Tezuka, who is known as of one ofJapan’ s foremost manga artists.
Additionally, this northern region features an expansive rural landscape that is rich in nature, and visitors
can also fully enjoy activities to come into contact with nature, such as agritourism and hiking events.

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Kawanishi City GenjiFestivalKawanishi City is said to be the birthplace of the Seiwa Genji clan, and based on this claim, Minamotono Mitsunaka, the great-grandchild of Emperor Seiwa (56th emperor of Japan), established what iscurrently known as Tada Shrine approximately 1,000 years ago.
Additionally, visitors to this area can enjoy a journey steeped in rich natural beauty and ancientromanticism, as they travel through places, such as the “countryside mountains of the Kurokawa
region,” where visitors can catch a sprawling glimpse of the scenery of traditional Japan, as well as suchareas around “Hitokura Park,” where visitors can find a peaceful atmosphere with water and greenery.

Tada Shrine

Public statue of Minamoto no Mitsunaka“Big Harp” (Great Shin-Inagawa Bridge)

Kawanishi City Kyōdo-kan (countryside culture hall)

Mangan-ji (temple)

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the Kuki clan, and it has great charm and appeal, as seen in its traditional historical landscapes, as well as
the varied scenery that can be witnessed throughout the four seasons of its beautiful mountains, valleys, andparks. Among such attractions, Arima-Fuji Park and the “Susumu Shingu Wind Museum” (located within thepark) are some popular spots to visit.
Its gourmet offerings, such as its “Sanda-gyu ”, which is widely renowned throughout the country as abrand-name line of beef, and its “Sanda sweets and desserts” also act as an appealing aspect of this region.

The former Kuki residence and archives

Kazan-in (temple)

Museum of Nature and Human Activities, Hyogo“Carpet of flowers”

Hyogo Prefectural Arima-Fuji Park

Seiryō-zan Shingetsu-in (temple)Ōya Alps Land

Inagawa Town Seishi-kan (historical residence)

Upon visiting Inagawa Town, travelers can catch glimpses of magnificent landscapes and thenostalgic scenery of the countryside mountains, which has been preserved by the locals, andsuch scenery can still be found throughout the various corners of this town. In addition to MountŌya, which features the highest peak in the Hanshin (Osaka and Kobe) region, visitors can alsofind the remains of the Tada Silver and Copper Mine, which is a national historic site that wasoriginally developed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, among other such examples of the region’ sabundant natural beauty and historical and cultural heritage.

How wonderful!! Sakura (cherry blossom) StreetAstropia Astronomical Observatory (Inagawa)With a rich history that spans back to the Kamakura period (circa the 13thcentury), these affectionately regarded hot springs were traditionally said to“heal the illnesses and infirmities of bathers.” Within 10 minutes walking
distance from the Takarazuka Grand Theater, these hot springs act as an ideal
location for tourists visiting Takarazuka for sightseeing, and these hot springs
are beloved by visitors that refer to them as an “oasis close to the major cities.”
Hot spring type: Sodium and chloride-type hot springs
Indications: Nerve pain, sensitivity to cold, rheumatoid arthritis, xeroderma (skin condition), etc.

Only 9 minutes from Takarazuka Station on the JR Takarazuka
Line, the mountains that tower over the Muko River Valley provide
these hot springs with a highly secluded atmosphere. Visitors canalso partake in cuisine and hiking activities to experience thenatural and seasonal delights of the four seasons.
Hot spring type: Radon, sodium, calcium, and chloride-type hot springs
Indications: Rheumatism, gout, arterial sclerosis, high blood pressure,etc.

Itami City Tourism and Local Products GalleryTakarazuka International Tourism Association

1-6-2 Higashi-Arioka, Itami City, 664-0845(next to the ticket gates at JR Itami Station)
Operating hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(excludes end and beginning of the year)

1-1 Toyo-cho, Takarazuka City, 665-8665(inside of Takarazuka City Hall)
Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays(excludes end and beginning of the year)

TEL 072-770-7060
http://itami-kankou.com/

TEL 0797-77-9120
https://www.kanko-takarazuka.jp/

Information desk for general tourism
information on Kawanishi City

Information desk for general tourism
information on Sanda City

Kawanishi City Tourism Association

Sanda Information Center (“Kippy Navi” )12-1 Chuo-cho, Kawanishi City, 666-8501(inside of Kawanishi City Hall)
Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on
weekdays (excludes end and beginning of the year)

1-31 Ekimae-cho, Sanda City, 666-1528(in front of “Kippy Square” at Sanda Station)
Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(excludes end and beginning of the year)

TEL 072-740-1161

TEL 079-563-0039
https://sanda-kankou.jp/

Information desk for general tourism
information on Inagawa Town
Inagawa Town Tourism Association
11-1 Kitabatake, Ueno, Inagawa-cho, 666-0292(within Inagawa Town Hall)
Operating hours: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. onweekdays (excludes end and beginning of the year)

TEL 072-766-8709
https://inagawa-kanko.com/

Tourist Information Desk (TID)
At the Hyogo Tourist Information Desk, weregularly have staff on duty that are capable ofserving you in English, Chinese, and Korean,
and they are prepared to answer inquiries fromtravelers and to provide them with information,etc.
5-10-1 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City650-8567 (Hyogo Prefectural Office Bldg. No. 1,7th floor)

TEL 078-361-7661
FAX 078-361-7662
E-mail info@hyogo-tourism.jp*Please note that there are cases where we may not be able toassist you over the phone if no staff are present on the day ofyour inquiry.

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