Best Architecture around Hyogo Spot List

A unique, symmetrical building

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple

This famous western-style residence was the first to open in Kobe

Displaying works by master artists

Dresses available for commemorative photos

A foreign residence of highly exotic, colonial design

The traditional god of learning

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

A popular spot for taking commemorative photos

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

Worshipped as the deity of good fortune, this is the head shrine of all the Ebisu-jinja shrines in Japan that enshrine Ebisu, the god of business success. During the period from January 9 to 11 called Toka Ebisu, the shrine bustles with as many as one million visitors every year. A particularly famous event at this time is the Shinto ritual called Fukuotoko Erabi (choosing a lucky man), which takes place early in the morning of January 10. It is also well known that Hanshin Tigers players come here in spring to pray for victory before the official professional baseball season begins. The 247-meter Oneribei, which was constructed in the Muromachi Period, and the Omote-Daimon gate, which was built in 1604 using funds donated by Hideyori Toyotomi, are both designated as national Important Cultural Properties.

Strong Chinese influence, rare in Kitano