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Ayabeyama Plum Garden: Hyogo’s Best Plum Garden

Of course, cherry blossoms are always a favorite in Japan, but plum blossoms, or ume, are some of the very

The sight of the soft pale pink of the petals both calms and excites those who walk under their branches.

On the top of Mt Mitake, just on the border of Tamba (north Kyoto) and Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), rests Banshu

When it comes to beautiful beaches in Kansai, many would name ones in Wakayama. Indeed, beaches in Wakayama are usually

In the far east of the Sanin region, just between the border of Hyogo and Tottori Prefecture, is the quaint

While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however

For many, one of the most iconic foods in Japan is ramen. Ramen is very popular in Japan as well

When people think of the city of Himeji, their first thought is of course Himeji Castle. However, Himeji definitely has