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Places to see in Hyogo

Start with the first one and work down.

Where to startWhat there is to see in Hyogo

They are in the order most people enjoy them.

When to comeThe same places, four different days

MonthsWhat it is like
March – MayCherry blossom around Himeji Castle in early April — white castle, pink trees, and it is worth the crowd.
June – AugustWet in June. Kobe stays a little cooler than Osaka because of the sea breeze.
September – NovemberClear and dry, and the best months for the north coast.
December – FebruarySnow crab season at Kinosaki, which is when that town is fully booked. Reserve early.

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Photo: Himeji Castle by Gorgo (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Himeji Castle by Fin 22 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kobe by clear_and_sunny (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kinosaki Onsen by Samchan91 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Arima Onsen by 663highland (CC BY 2.5), via Wikimedia Commons
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