Top Things to do in Hyogo Prefecture
Top Hotels in Hyogo Prefecture
What to do and see in Hyogo Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan including Koko-en, Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum, Awajihanasajiki, Aramaki Rose Garden, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Ashiya Rock Garden, Nishinomiya Kitayama Botanical Garden, Sorakuen Garden, Tamamizu Lily Hydrangea Garden, Zuihoji Park.
Restaurants in Hyogo Prefecture
1. Koko-en
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,110 reviews
Japanese garden 'Koko-en' was constructed in1992 at the exact site of Nishi-Oyashiki(Lord's West Residence) with Himeji Castle, one of the world cultural heritages, as a background. The area of this garden is about 3.5 ha and it is composed of 9 difficult garsens,built on the archaeologically excavated site of samurai houses and roads. Using the gardening techniques in the Edo period(ca.1600-1860) as a good model, 'Koko-en' creates historical atmosphere with the magnificent view of Himeji Castle. We hope you will have agood stroll and feel history in 'Koko-en' with Himeji Castle.
Reviewed By tlarraya - Community of Madrid, Spain
I loved this garden (and we've seen quite a few so far in Japan). It's varied, it has so many beautiful spots with stone bridges, wooden houses and a wooden covered bridge, stepping stones in the water, lots of beautiful kois (some shockingly huge), flowers, trees with beautiful shapes,.. It's a must visit with the castle (there's a combined ticket). Allocate 45 minutes since we couldn't finish it in 30. There's a refreshing spray water tunnel at the entrance that's really appreciated in August. Beautiful!
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. Awajihanasajiki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
A flower field that gently spreads out toward Osaka Bay in the hilly area of northern Awaji Island. A flower sightseeing spot where you can enjoy a large panorama of a vast flower of about 15 hectares (entrance: free parking lot:Standard-sized car ¥200,Bus ¥ 1600) Opening hours 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission time 16:30)
4. Aramaki Rose Garden
5. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,144 reviews
Reviewed By KristineSt_Paul_MN - Redmond, United States
This is a great little excursion if you have a few hours and want to get outdoors. Ride up- walk down. Browse the first shop, wander through the gardens, stop for tea and a pork cutlet sandwich at the glass house, then take a short jaunt in a little forest and past a waterfall. The waterfall is less incredible than the view from the basin so look up and around. Emerge behind Shin-Kobe station and grab a snack from the 7-11.
6. Ashiya Rock Garden
7. Nishinomiya Kitayama Botanical Garden
8. Sorakuen Garden
9. Tamamizu Lily Hydrangea Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
