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The Rokko Arima Ropeway takes about 12 minutes to travel between Rokko Sancho Station, where Rokko Garden Terrace provides a sweeping vista of urban Kobe and Osaka Bay, and Arima Onsen Station, where clouds of white steam drift upward from one of Japan's three most famous hot springs. While gliding through sky, you can savor the superb view of the majestic nature of Mt. Rokko with scenery that changes with the seasons. What's more, there are attractions dotted across the mountain to enjoy at your leisure such as the Rokko Alpine Botanical Gardens and Rokkosan Country House. After unwinding in an onsen, take the ropeway back to Mt. Rokko.

As the Otani Bypass has been completed, it is more easily accessible from Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Very close, clean and good snow.

Since it was established on August 1, 1924 to host the national high school baseball tournament, Koshien has been a mecca for baseball lovers for over 90 years. The Koshien Liner Vision is set under the huge roof called Ginsan. There, you can enjoy the original gourmet food and a collaboration menu with players.

Plaza Awajishima provides a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Minamiawaji. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bath. All units feature bed linen. At the ryokan, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in French cuisine. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 37 km from the property.

The summit has a very wide open space that will get you addicted once you experience it. There is also a refreshing wooded run. The ticket covers Sky Valley as well.

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.

Family piste, great for kids!

A bathhouse exuding old-fashioned charm

Strong Chinese influence, rare in Kitano

The mecca of alpine board and ski competitions located 21Km (30minutes) from Youkahyonosen IC on the KitaKinki-Toyooka Expressway

Situated in Sumoto, 2.7 km from Ohama Beach, Shimahana features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms in Shimahana are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At Shimahana guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna and a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sumoto, like cycling. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 52 km from the property.

For absolute beginners there's an 'easy belt' lift and 'easy lessons' A family ski resort with close access from the city and car park next to the slopes.

Featuring a Japanese garden, hot-spring baths and a vase gallery, Mikuniya is 250 metres from JR Kinosaki-Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have a DVD player and traditional futon beds. Air-conditioned rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens await guests at Mikuniya Ryokan. Each room has an electric kettle and en suite toilet. Bathrooms are shared. Located in the Shirosaki Onsen area, Mikuniya is a 2-minute walk from Sato-no-yu Outdoor Public Hot Spring. The ryokan is 1 km from Kinosaki Ropeway. Kinosaki Marine World is 4.5 km away. Three private baths are available for use free of charge (No reservation required). Free Wi-Fi are offered. Japanese-style breakfasts and dinners are served.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Awaji Central Room NC03 is set in Awaji. This 2-star apartment offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is 28 km from the apartment, while Noevir Stadium Kobe is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe, 45 km from Awaji Central Room NC03, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Offering sea views, アナザーオーシャン淡路ヴィラ is an accommodation located in Awaji, 22 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and 27 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and garden. With a private bathroom, units at the villa complex also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a terrace. Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction is 28 km from the villa, while Tanjo Shrine is 31 km away. Kobe Airport is 39 km from the property.

Set in Nishinomiya, 4.1 km from Hanshin Koshien Stadium, HOTEL U's Kouroen - Vacation STAY 11249v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 9.3 km from Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art, 14 km from Mount Rokko and 15 km from Hosenji Temple. Gokurakuji Temple is 15 km from the hotel and Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 15 km away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at HOTEL U's Kouroen - Vacation STAY 11249v feature air conditioning and a desk. Zuihoji Park is 15 km from the accommodation, while Tosen Shrine is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 13 km from HOTEL U's Kouroen - Vacation STAY 11249v.

Ａｗａｊｉ Ｓｅａｓｉｄｅ Ｒｅｓｏｒｔ ｉｎ Ｉｋｕｈａ - Vacation STAY 77513v is situated in Awaji. The air-conditioned accommodation is 35 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 41 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 6 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 52 km from the holiday home.

Located in Akashi, 33 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and 36 km from Miki Athletic Stadium, Awaji Aquamarine Resort #1 - Self Check-In Only offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 27 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and 32 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Jyogon-ji Temple. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Shonyu-ji Temple is 46 km from the holiday home, while Miki Municipal Hardware Museum is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 44 km from Awaji Aquamarine Resort #1 - Self Check-In Only.

Set in Himeji, 6.2 km from Himeji Castle, Hotel Dressy (Adult Only) features views of the city. This 2-star love hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy river views. The units at the love hotel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Dressy (Adult Only) all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Omiya Hachiman Shrine is 44 km from the accommodation, while Miki History Museum is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 71 km from Hotel Dressy (Adult Only).