Hyogo Prefecture? Hyogo Prefecture place name? Hyogo Prefecture (ひょうごけん) hyogo population? 5.566 million area? 8392.83 square kilometers location? Located in the center of Honshu, with the Sea of ??Japan to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Capital? Kobe City Food? Kobe

Beef, Tajima beef, Tanba black beans, Akashi yaki and other specialties? Incense, Nada Gogo sake, artificial seaweed, etc.? Attractions? Himeji Castle, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Oishi Shrine, Naruto Cape, etc.? Introduction Hyogo Prefecture is located in Honshu

It is almost centrally located and consists of five areas: Hanshin, Harima, Tajima, Tamba, and Awaji.

Each city in Hyogo Prefecture has its own characteristics. Attractions, natural landscapes, numerous hot springs, and the latest technology are all available in Hyogo Prefecture, giving people unlimited charm.

First is the city of Kobe.

Kobe is the gateway to western Japan. Because it is a port city, it integrates various foreign cultures, including unique Western architecture and Chinese-style temples.

Food and shops from all over the world are also gathered in Kobe, forming the unique international charm of Kobe City.

No wonder sailors who travel to ports all over the world praise it as "Kobe Port is the most beautiful".

Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture is also a beautiful city. Himeji Castle is designated as a national treasure of Japan and one of the world cultural heritages.

In addition, I would like to specially introduce Takarazuka City.

The "opera" in Takarazuka City is famous throughout Japan. All the members in the opera are girls. During the performance, the members dress up as men and perform on the stage.

The girls play men's costumes that are chic, handsome and cool; the women's costumes are bright-eyed, white-toothed and charming.

The performance style of the entire opera is very similar to that of American Broadway operas, with singing and dancing at the same time, and the scene is grand.

It is not easy to get admitted to the Takarazuka Theater Company. The entrance examination is very competitive. After joining the troupe, you have to undergo two years of rigorous training before you can perform on stage.

Many famous actors in Japan are from the Takarazuka Opera Company, such as the famous actress Hitomi Kuroki.

? The development history of Hyogo Prefecture As an ancient trading city, Kobe was a trade center during the Nara period. It has already carried out active international trade with various countries during China's Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty.

However, during the Warring States Period in the 16th century, the trade center moved to Sakai City, Osaka, and Kobe fell into ruins for a while. Moreover, due to the seclusion policy of the Edo period, trade with foreign countries was cut off.

However, in the 17th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi moved merchants from Sakai City to Osaka, restarting Kobe's trade and becoming an important link between Edo and Osaka.

From the opening of the port in 1868 to the present, Kobe has attracted many tourists as the birthplace of information about gatherings, fashion, gourmet food, etc.

Particularly popular sightseeing spots include the shopping and dining areas around the port, "Harborland", "Mosaic", and the areas around "Sannomiya" and "Motomachi". There are also cruise ships where you can enjoy the night view of Kobe while having dinner;

As well as the "Kitano Ijinkan" where foreigners concentrated at that time, it still attracts many foreigners now; and "Nanjing Town" where a grand celebration is held every Chinese Spring Festival. This Chinese town is run by many overseas Chinese.

shops; and "Arima Onsen", one of Japan's three ancient hot springs that Toyotomi Hideyoshi visited several times and was his favorite.

In fact, Arima Hot Spring has a much longer history. It was originally because three injured crows took a cold bath in a puddle. As a result, their injuries healed after a few days, so the puddle was later regarded as a spring source.

Nowadays, there are many grocery stores and cafes here, and because you can travel between Osaka on the same day, it is popular with many women.

Moreover, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, known as the longest bridge in the world, is also connected to Awaji Island and Shikoku.

? Tourist attractions? The city and port of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture are good places for tourism, sightseeing and shopping.

In addition to various foreign-style buildings, there are also many department stores with a modern and romantic atmosphere. You can experience the unique Kobe style while shopping and relaxing.

The busiest streets are Sannomiya and Motomachi.

Among them, Motomachi also has Japan's famous Chinatown, which is very unique.

The famous Himeji Castle is the first place in Japan to be registered as a World Cultural Heritage.

The posture of the whole city is like a dancing egret with spread wings, so it is also called "Egret City".

This castle was built in 1333. It was originally built by local noble families. Later, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ikeda Terumasa and other famous generals in Japanese history also expanded it until it looks like today.

Himeji Castle has a long history, but it has never been affected by war and is very well preserved.

The entire city consists of a large tower and three small towers, connected to each other by gates and equipped with spiral trenches, which serve as a fortress to defend against enemies.

In spring, the cherry blossoms around the castle bloom, setting off the light-colored castle pool, which is very spectacular and beautiful.

? Special delicacies? Hyogo Prefecture’s Kobe beef is famous throughout Japan.

There are also fish and shellfish from Awaji Island and Akashi, local chicken from Tamba, etc., which are all unique delicacies of Hyogo Prefecture.

On the streets of Kobe, there are various traditional Japanese restaurants, various multinational restaurants, and Chinese restaurants.

In addition to traditional Japanese cuisine, you can also enjoy Hyogo's specialties in a variety of flavors.