Kashiwara Domain Jinya Ruins
Explore the Kaibara Domain Jinya Ruins, a nationally designated historic site in Tamba City, Hyogo. This rare surviving Edo-period administrative hall was built by descendants of Oda Nobunaga and later served as one of Japan's earliest elementary schools.
Kasumi Coast
Kasumi Coast in Kami Town, Hyogo Prefecture, is a nationally designated Scenic Beauty at the heart of the San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark. Featuring the towering Yoroi no Sode cliff (a National Natural Monument), dramatic sea caves, natural arches, and fantastical rock formations carved over millions of years, this coastline is best explored aboard the intimate GEO TAXI fishing boat tours. Just 30 minutes from Kinosaki Onsen, Kasumi Coast pairs geological wonder with world-class crab cuisine in winter.
Danbayama Tomb / First, Second and Third Tomb
Discover Danjozan Kofun, a 5th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. This nationally designated historic site spans 143 meters and offers a rare glimpse into the power structures of ancient Harima Province.
Funaki Ruins
The Funaki Archaeological Site in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a major Yayoi-period settlement spanning approximately 40 hectares atop the hills of northern Awaji Island. Excavations have uncovered iron workshops, Chinese bronze mirror fragments, salt-making pottery, and the Kinki region's first iron fishing spear. Designated a National Historic Site in 2021 and part of the Japan Heritage story of Awaji's Kuniumi creation myth, Funaki holds vital clues to understanding ancient Japanese society just before the rise of the Yamatai kingdom.
Yamana Clan Castle Ruins / Konosumiyama Castle Ruins /
Discover the Yamana Clan Castle Ruins, a National Historic Site in Toyooka, Hyogo. Explore Konosumiyama and Arikoyama castle ruins, tracing 200 years of samurai history from the Onin War era to the Sengoku period, with stunning mountain views and authentic stone walls.
Akashi Castle Ruins
Akashi Domain Maiko Battery Site
Akamatsu Castle Ruins / Shirahata Castle Ruins / Kanjoyama
Ako Castle Ruins
Arioka Castle Ruins
Awaji Kokubunji Temple Pagoda Ruins
Anyoin Garden
Ikushima Forest
Stone Treasure Hall and Tatsuyama Stone Quarry Site
Itami Abandoned Temple Site
Itoi's Big Wig
Aishitayama Ruins
Engyo-Ji Temple Grounds
The Remains of Yoshio Oishi's House