Top Things to do in Hyogo Prefecture
Top Hotels in Hyogo Prefecture
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Hyogo Prefecture, Kinki
Discover the best top things to do in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan including Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum, Yodoko Guesthouse, Kinosaki Marine World, Kobe Animal Kingdom, Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park, Awaji Ningyoza, Kawasaki Good Times World, Koshien History Museum, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum.
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1. Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Malcolm_See - Singapore, Singapore
Having never experienced an earthquake before, this museum was an eye-opener for myself. Earthquake is kinda a part and parcel of life in Japan as this region lies on many of the tectonic lines. The highlight was definitely the two movies on the 1995 Kobe Hanshin great earthquake, which was reproduced to showcase the extent of the damage and immerse the viewers in the earthquake experience. The movie was played in Japanese, but there were audio guides provided. After that there were exhibitions on the wreckage shown in the museum and the recovery process. Across the building was information on other type of natural disaster in Japan and there was even a simulator on running/swimming away from a tsunami. Definitely worth a visit if visiting Kobe!
2. Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By 282brendab - Songshan, Taiwan
Such amazing flowers. I love traveling through Japan and enjoying all of the beautiful outdoor areas, and all of the gorgeous foliage. The flowers are just absolutely amazing.
3. Yodoko Guesthouse
4. Kinosaki Marine World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
The Kinosaki Marine World is an aquarium united with nature where the Japanese sea view unfolds before your eyes.Not only can you enjoy the sea beings in each area, you can also enjoy many exciting shows.Also you can hold sea urchins, starfish etc in your palm and you can take a walk with the penguins. It's an amazing experience.Our specialty is our Dolphin and Seal show which changes every year. It's a must see ! Many animals appear as well as dolphins and sealions at the show stadium where the Japan Sea spreads through in the background.Moreover, through the 5cm thick glass and Tube area you can observe various other sea beings.Unique experiences are awaiting you. See you soon!
5. Kobe Animal Kingdom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
It is a 15minutes from Sannomiya. There is an animal and botanical garden at Port Island. In inside park, you can meet up close with cute animals like capybaras. In otuside park, you can experience activities such as riding a camel or feeding penguins. Animals’ performances is very wonderful and bird performances. The exhibition area reproduces the habitat of the animals, and you can see the lively appearance of the animals up close. The all-weather environment allows you to have fun even in rainy days. Please enjoy the extraordinary world healed by animals.
Reviewed By Calleryana - Singapore, Singapore
It's a bit far from city, you need to get there via the Portline (a separate train line) that goes along the bay. Then stop at Kei Computer Mae station and it's rights below the station! It looks very tiny in a few greenhouse like houses, but once inside, there are a lot to offer and easily a stay for about 2 hours or more. There are many show times so do plan around the show times and feeding hours. Almost all shows end before 330pm so do reach latest around 12-1pm to catch most shows. There are many animals you can pet, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, capybaras. Some you can feed, birds, parrots, fishes, sheep, alpaca, seal etc. And many that freely roam around in the different garden/greenhouse sections! There are also food stores and drink with lots of seating in the main area. It's made up of small sections/houses around the main seating area in the middle so not to worry you or your children will get tired and need some rest or food.
6. Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park
7. Awaji Ningyoza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Ninyo-joruri, literally meaning puppet and narrative is one of the representative Japanese traditional theaters along with kabuki which has deen popular among ordinary people for 400 years A narrator caiied the tayu accompany the puppets performance on a stage. The puppet tradition of Awaji is now designated as Nationai Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan Awaji ningyo-za theater plays various period dramas and developed such original direction as quick change of stage settings or costumes. It is also distinguishing that the troupe includes many female performers.
8. Kawasaki Good Times World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By allanl912
A really good little museum. As Kawasaki is one of the most important Japanese companies that existed through the Meiji restoration, WW2, and up to the modern era....this museum is also a history of modern Japan itself. It's also very important to the port of Kobe where Kawasaki is a large company. There is plenty to fascinate history buffs, those interested in engineering, and of course there are the motorbikes which are just cool by themselves :)
9. Koshien History Museum
10. Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By passthemayo - Kericho, Kenya
Its amazing to think that all this detailed woodwork was done by hand! This museum, while small, is a great revelation into the skill and traditions in Japan. Its also a quiet pleasant way to spend a few hours and close to a train station. I highly recommend a visit if you are in Kobe.
