Almost every week in October, there are festivals in the areas in and around Himeji, also known as the Harima region. The autumn festivals in this area are famous for their gorgeously decorated and impressively large yatai (portable shrines) and for the enthusiasm and energy of the people. The customs, and shouts involved in the […]
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Firework Season in Hyogo
Summer brings firework events across Japan! Here are some across Hyogo you can visit! Japanese Information Source [x] Ashiya Summer Carnival Day: Saturday – 27th of July 2019 Time: 7:45pm to 8:30pmLocation: Shioashiya Beach – Ashiya CityClosest Station : Ashiya StationPaid seating : YesKey point : A mix of jazz music and fireworks , romantic atmosphereNumber […]
Best Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) places in Hyogo
It’s still a bit cold but without a doubt one can say that spring is approaching! Perhaps you have also seen some plum blossom flowers blooming in your neighborhood too! Cherry blossoms bloom after plum blossoms and this year it is expected that cherry blossoms will be in peak , in Hyogo, from the week […]
Hyogo Ski Resorts/Areas
Winter is here and snow season is slowly approaching us! Here are some places where you can ski/snowboard in Hyogo. Main Sources : Japan Snow Guide (English), Jalan 1.Sky Valley (Mikata) A skiing and snowboarding place with a variety of courses including a 3,200 meter long course, a half pipe and a special area/facility for […]
2018-19 Hyogo Illumination displays
From late November to mid-late January you can find numerous illumination displays around Japan. There are quite a few illumination displays in Hyogo too, mainly in Kobe City but there are a few in other cities too! Check out the list below! The 24th Kobe […]
Sanyo Railway’s Autumn Viewing Guide
Sanyo Electric Railway (a railway in Hyogo that runs from Himeji to Osaka) has published their recommended autumn leave viewing spots between Himeji , Akashi and Kobe. This year (2018) it has been reported that the better time to view pretty leaves will be late November – early December because Japan had a longer warmer […]
Hyogo Autumn Festivals 2018
Autumn Festival Season is just around the corner. Here are some festivals you can attend in Hyogo! Currently events listed are for the long weekend. Akashi Area Akashi Castle Festival http://www.hyogo-park.or.jp/akashi/ When: October 6th – October 7th (10am to 4:15pm) Where: Akashi Castle Park Price: Free Next year Akashi Castle will celebrate it’s 400th anniversary of […]
Domestic Airports
Kobe Airport (神戸空港) Kobe Airport was completed February 2006. With an estimated cost of over 1 trillion yen ($8.7 billion US), this project has been extremely controversial, considering that Kobe is already one of the most indebted regions of the country due to the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The airport was built as an extension off […]
International Airports
Kansai International Airport 関西国際空港 Kansai International Airport (KIX), pronounced Kansai Kokusai Kuko or Kanku for short, is the main international airport for western Japan. Extensive train, bus and ferry links provide access to Kansai Airport’s artificial island. Below is an overview of to get to the airport. Phone: 0724-55-2500 URL: http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp Getting to KIX By […]
Leaving the Country
Most JETs, at some point during their stay in Japan, will want to take a break to either go back home and visit family, or explore some of Japan’s neighboring countries. Either way, if you plan on leaving the country, make sure you… Notify Your School/BOE Most Contracting Organizations require very specific itineraries when you […]