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Nakayama-dera Temple

4.0

197 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Nakayamadera 2-11-1

This Buddhist temple is in Nakayamadera Temple, Takarazuka City. Built by Shotoku Taishi, it's regarded as Japan's first sanctuary dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon, a goddess of mercy. It's the 24th temple of 33 on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal object of worship is an image of an 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva that is thought to aid women in particular. As worshiping there fulfilled Toyotomi Hideyoshi's prayers for a child, the temple attracts people seeking fertility and safe childbirth.

Easy access with escalators in most areas - which is a huge plus when travelling with elders. Gods here are famous for granting new babies. You could see the Takarazuka-Kansai plateau which is...
The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum

4.0

140 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Mukogawachou 7-65

"A museum which celebrates the achievements of noted manga artist Osamu Tezuka. The museum's entrance is modeled after a palace appearing in ""Princess Knight,"" and a life-sized figure dolls of Astro Boy welcomes visitors. The museum has a theater showing original movies and a standing exhibition room designed to look like a pod from the future. There's also a library with a full featured search system. There's an animation studio on the first floor where visitors can learn how animated works are made. The museum cafe is modeled after ""Kimba, the White Lion."" Note: The museum is temporarily closed for renovations from December 25, 2018 to March 31, 2019."

This place was pretty cool, with plenty of historical information and time capsules. I felt strangely like I was suddenly thrust into an episode of Dr Who for some reason.
Kiyoshikojin Seicho-ji Temple

4.5

99 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Maitani Kiyoshi 1

"This Buddhist temple in Maitani Kiyoshi, Takarazuka City was founded in 896. It was bestowed with the title of ""Japan's First Kiyoshikojin"" by Emperor Uda. Mixing Buddhist and native Shinto elements, it's primary god Kojin is known as a deity of fire, the hearth, and the kitchen. People in their unlucky years keep hibashi fire tongs thought to be blessed by Kojin as talismans during the period, and later dedicate them to the deity at the temple's Hibashi-Nojo Hall. The precincts also feature the Tessai Museum, which displays the work of the calligrapher Tessai Tomioka."

We enjoyed the walk to the temple from the station. It is lined with interesting shops and restaurants. We visited in Winter so the trees were without leaves and it was quite cold. The turtle pond...
The Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium

4.5

101 Reviews

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Hyogo Nishinomiya-shi Koshiencho 1-82

This history museum was built beneath the left outfield grandstands of Hanshin Koshien Stadium when the stadium was renovated in 2010. The museum exhibits on the history of high school baseball, the Hanshin Tigers, and Hanshin Koshien Stadium, respectively. Visitors can experience the more than 90-year history of Hanshin Koshien Stadium through exhibits including nostalgic videos and photographs of famous games, scenes, and players of each era. The museum also exhibits include items that were used in the stadium before its renovation as well as items related to the Koshien Bowl, the competition that determines Japan's best university American football team. No baseball fan will want to miss this museum.

地點方便附近有超市可逛早餐種類頗多也算不錯飯店人員服務非常親切只是房卡只有一張有點不方便其他方面都還不錯值得推薦
Hirota-jinja Shrine

4.0

81 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Taishachou 7-7

Written about in the Nihon Shoki, this is Hyogo Prefecture's oldest shrine. You can reach it by taking a Hankyu or Hanshin bus to the Hirota Jinja Mae stop. There's a view of Mt. Rokko to the rear of the shrine with its legend of Empress Jingu and you can see from Nishinomiya's townscape to Omaehama Beach and Osaka Bay from the front. Besides daily rituals, they hold the Tsuki Hajime Sai and Hatsu Hoko Sai on the 1st of every month, the Tsukinami no Matsuri on the 16th, as well as various events throughout the year that attract visitors from all over Japan. The shrine's kobanomitsuba azaleas have been designated a Prefectural Natural Monument, and they hold an Azalea Festival in April.

easily one of the most spiritually profound moments of my life, as well as the cleanest place i’ve ever been. beautiful shrine, wonderful staff.
Hyogo Performing Arts Center

4.5

19 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Takamatsuchou 2-22

This arts and culture center with three halls is a two-minute walk south of Hankyu Electric Railway's Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Station on the Kobe Line in Hyogo Prefecture. It has a recital hall, a theater with balcony seating, and a Grand Hall with three balconies. A rehearsal room and a studio are available for practice. Its barrier free facilities include seats for wheelchair users and bone conduction hearing aids. The restaurant is run by the head chef of Kobe Kitano Hotel and offers an authentic Western menu.

佐渡裕さんプロデュースの複合ホールです。大ホールは兵庫県では規模、音響とも最高レベル、関西全体で見ても上位にあるホールと思います。その分、４階席は相当高い場所にあるため、演目によってはオペラグラスは必須でしょう。無料で登録できるチケット会員になれば一般公開よりも先に予約可能です。オンラインだと席種だけですが、近場の方はチケット売り場に行けば個別の席指定も可能です。同じS席でも場所の差が大きいので...
Amagasaki Jo

3.5

72 Reviews

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Hyogo Amagasaki-shi Kitajonai 27

If you have kids with you, regardless of age, this is a definite must see. If you like the photos of artless this is also a must see. If you are a castle purist that dislike modern interior in old...
Yodoko Guest House (Former House of Yamamura Family)

4.5

56 Reviews

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Hyogo Pref. Ashiyashi Yamatechou 3-10

This is vintage FLW. Go there if youre a fan. If youre not one already, go visit too and become one.. The place, just 20 minute by train from Osaka, is the perfect fusion of FLW principles and...
Koshikiiwa-jinja Shrine

4.5

30 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Koshikiwachou 5-4

"This Shinto shrine is in a grove that's a Natural Monument. It's about a 15-minute walk from Koyoen Station on the Hankyu Koyo Line in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Rebuilt in the 1640s, it honors the deity Hiruko Okami, also known as ""Ebessan."" It has historic spots of interest like a haiku monument to the Muromachi period poet Yamazaki Sokan and leftover stones from Osaka Castle. They hold a Nakizumo Crying Baby and Sumo Festival every autumn, a traditional event where babies wearing ornamental sumo aprons are brought into the ring. The event has even been recorded in ema votive pictures dating from 1831."

This is bigger than the average neighborhood shrine. It has the sacred rock at its core but it also has a sumo dohyo. They have an event where sumo wrestlers will wrestle with the neighborhood...
Itami City Museum of Insects

4.0

39 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Itamishi Koyaike 3-1 in Kunyang pond park

An insect museum located in Koyaike Park built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Itami City. The museum's biggest draw is its butterfly hothouse, where year-round visitors can view some 1,000 butterflies spanning 14 species inside a domed glass hothouse filled with tropical flowering plants. One of the largest butterfly houses in Japan, visitors can see tree nymph butterflies, a variety only found naturally on the islands of Okinawa and southward; there are also chrysalises on display. The museum's live insect exhibit room has exhibits displaying some 30 insect species, including leaf insects-only three facilities nationwide have living leaf insects on display.

5月12日[荒牧ハラ公園]と合わせて訪問しました。受付で入館料を支払うと最初に［第1展示室］内の[10倍の森]と 200倍のミツハチによる驚きを持たせる歓迎があります。[第2展示室]内のチョウの本物のサナキが展示（添付写真参照）されており運が良ければ羽化の瞬間を鑑賞できるかも知れません。又チョウの寿命が短いものは 7日程度長いものは 95日程度と大きく異なる点初めて知りまし...
Kanno-ji Temple

4.5

38 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Kabutoyamachou 25-1

"This temple in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture belongs to the Omuro school of Shingon Sect of Buddhism. You can reach it by taking either a Hankyu or Hanshin Bus from JR Nishinomiya Station to the Kabutoyama-Daishi Mae stop. Founded in around 828 by Emperor Junna's fourth consort Nyoini, it's also called Kabutoyama-Daishi and is known locally as ""Odaishi-san."" The temple's principal object of worship is a Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva seated statue that's a National Important Cultural Property. They unveil it annually on May 18 for the Yuzu Kannon Taisai Festival. Other cultural assets include a standing image of Sacred Kannon, a seated image of Kobo Daishi, and the Kanno-ji Engiemaki picture scroll. The temple holds the Kabutoyama-Daishi Festival on the 21st day of every month when it conducts the Daishi-Goma fire ceremony."

最高ですね。上から見る景色がとても良く日常を忘れさせてくれます。お参りも落ちついてできるのでおすすめです。
Otani Memorial Art Museum, Nishinomiya City

4.0

55 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Nakahamachou 4-38

A six-minute walk from Koroen Station on the Hanshin Electric Railway. This art museum was opened in 1972 by Nishinomiya City thanks to the donation of land, a building, and works of art from the late Takejiro Otani. The museum's collection primarily consists of Japanese modern Western style paintings and French modern paintings. In addition, the museum has over 1,100 works and art prints by local artists. Visitors are free to walk the garden visible from the museum's lobby, and one of the facility's draws is its beautiful scenery consisting of flowing water and lush greenery. The museum holds a variety of events, including an exhibition of original picture book illustrations from the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy.

阪神電鉄香枦園駅から徒歩10分ほど。佐藤健寿展を観賞。住宅街の中にある美術館で、もともとは個人の邸宅であったものを美術館としています。庭園もよく手入れされていて見所です。この規模の美術館にしては展覧会の企画もよく、カフェもあります。ロビーからの庭園の眺めもよし。
Amagasaki Ebisu Shrine

3.5

34 Reviews

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Hyogo Amagasaki-shi Kanda Nakadori 3-82

"The shrine, known as ""Amagi-no-Ebesan"" (Amagi-no-Ebesan), was built before the reign of Emperor Daigo, and its conspicuous vermilion Otorii (grand gate) has become a symbol of Amagasaki. On January 9, 10, and 11, the Toka Ebisu Grand Festival is held, attracting many people."

阪神電車に乗っていると尼崎の西側の山側に見える大きな鳥居。これこそが尼崎戎神社です。名前の通り、恵比寿さまを祀っております。西宮総本山ほどではありませんが、1月のえびすさんの時期は賑わっています。先進的な考えをお持ちの宮司さんがおられ、予約すれば巫女体験ができたり、LGBTQの方の結婚式を引き受けられたりしています。
Ashiya City Museum of Art and History

3.5

25 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hyogo Ashiya-shi Isecho 12-25

Located approximately a 15-minute walk from Hanshin Ashiya Station, this art museum is also very close to the Midori-cho (Bijutsu-hakubutsukan-mae) bus stop, and mainly exhibits works from contemporary artists with links to Ashiya. In addition, it functions as a museum, collecting and investigating documents that pertain to the history of Ashiya. It also holds events such as lectures and workshops by curators. In addition, there are cafes and museum shops that sell catalogs and postcards.

無料開放の日に訪れました。マイナーなのか、無料なのに閑散としていました。施設自体がかなり古いようで、カーペットなどめくれてしまっている部分もありましあた。のんびり鑑賞できるので、いいと思います。
Nishinomiya Shell Museum

4.0

33 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Nishinomiyahama 4-13-4

"This shell museum was founded in 1999. It's about 20 minutes from Hanshin Nishinomiya on the Hanshin Bus. Built to resemble a yacht, the blue of the interior is reminiscent of the sea. Visitors learn about a variety of shells while having fun through interactive displays encouraging them to ""Look, Touch, and Feel."" They present an incredible variety of shells, including familiar edible clams, sea shells like Japanese little neck clam and abalone, freshwater shells from species living in rivers and lakes, and shells from species that inhabit the land. The kids' corner has easily accessible displays, making this venue fun for everyone."

西宮市立の「貝」の博物館（水族館？）。この界隈に生息する貝類を中心に展示しています。中庭には、あの堀江健一さんのマーメイド号が展示されています。
Hakushika Memorial Sake Museum

4.0

32 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Kurakakechou 8-21

A museum located a 15-minute walk south of Hanshin Nishinomiya Station in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd., makers of the Hakushika refined sake, established this museum in 1982, the year of its 32th anniversary, with the aim of passing on traditional sake making techniques and knowledge to future generations. The museum consists of two buildings: the Sakagura-kan and the Kinen-kan. The Sakagura-kan, a former sake brewery erected in 1869, contains sake making tools visitors can touch, videos on sake making, and an exhibit with sake making songs visitors can listen to. The Kinen-kan memorial hall is used for exhibits on sake and to display works of art from the Sasabe Sakura Collection (entrusted to the facility by the Nishinomiya City government).

西宮駅から徒歩15分の場所に立地。酒のミュージアムという愛称の施設は記念館と酒蔵館で構成されている。見学に際しては両館共通の入場チケットを購入する必要がある、因みにチケット購入時にお土産として生貯蔵酒の1合瓶を貰えた。酒蔵館は酒造りで使用していた桶・道具と職人の再現人形、音響と映像で酒造りを紹介展示してある。阪神大震災の記憶を忘れない為に被災した酒蔵の道具が保存展示されていた。記念館は白鶴の歴史が...
Osaka International Airport “La Sora”

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Osaka Prefecture Toyonaka-shi 3 - 555 Los Angeles West-cho Osaka International Airport Terminal Building 4 F

This is the observation deck located on the fourth floor of the Terminal Building at “Osaka International Airport (commonly called Itami Airport)” in Toyonaka City, Osaka. From the open wooden deck, visitors can see aircraft taking off and landing on the runway up close. It is a space of soothing greenery where flowers from around the world bloom in the garden on the large deck. It is a relaxing space for both families and couples with a shop selling interior goods and an observation restaurant. Entrance is free.
Tanizaki Junichiro Memorial Museum of Literature, Ashiya

4.0

28 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Ashiyashi Isechou 12-15

"A one-minute walk from the Midoricho bus stop. The memorial museum is sandwiched between the Ashiya City Museum of Art and History and the Ashiya City Library. The museum displays a variety of materials and items connected to Junichiro Tanizaki, a literary master who had a stunning career spanning Japan's Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. Items on exhibit include handwritten manuscripts, personal articles, and even kimono and photos of his wife Matsuko, who served as the model for a character in ""Sasameyuki"" The museums shop sells collections of the author's works and letter sets modeled after his favorite writing paper. Numerous events and exhibitions are held in the museum's lobby."

I visited the recently renovated Tanizaki Junichiro Memorial Museum, which was open to the public free of charge. I had never read any of Junichiro Tanizakis novels, but the exhibit was an...
Amagasaki Shinkin Bank World Piggy Bank Museum

4.5

20 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hyogo Amagasaki-shi Nishihonmachi Kitadori 3-93

The museum is located next to Hanshin Amagasaki Station, about 5 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from the Amagasaki West Exit or the Amagasaki East Exit. The museum holds special exhibitions every month.

流石に金融機関が持つ貯金箱博物館は所有している貯金箱の種類が豊富と感じました。又 [元金庫室]に日本の貯金箱が展示されていますがこれも金融機関のみ可能な展示スタイルです。更に訪問された方もいると思いますが [倉敷貯金箱博物館（岡山県）]と比較するとスペース的にもゆったりとしておりこちらは[世界の貯金箱博物館]の名称を持つだけ国別にキチンと整理されており更に入館料：無料です...
Head shrine of the Ebisu sect of Shinto, Nishinomiya-jinja Shrine

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Shakechou 1-17

"This is the head shrine of the Shinto lineage dedicated to the god Ebisu. It's about a five-minute walk southwest from the south exit of Hyogo Prefecture's Nishinomiya Station on Hanshin Electric Railway's Main Line. Locally called ""Nishinomiya-no-Ebessan,"" its primary deities include Ebisu Okami and Amaterasu Omikami. Features include a large front gate called the ""Red Gate"" that was supposedly consecrated by Toyotomi Hideyori, the main shrine dedicated in 1663 by the fourth shogun Ietsuna, and Ebisu-no-Mori, a grove covering a portion of the precincts. The grove is a Prefectural Natural Treasure and the main shrine is a National Treasure. Events include the Toka Ebisu Festival and the shrine's main annual festival, as well as the famous Kaimon Shinji Fukuotoko Erabi ritual (an annual race to determine the year's lucky man) that draws a huge crowd every year."

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Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture’s main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country’s most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.