Travel Hyogo Mobers (2024)

04/03/2024

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【Taste Local Production for Local Consumption of Japanese Style Dinner】

At this restaurant, you can enjoy a Japanese-style dinner that highlights locally sourced, seasonal vegetables in a beautifully presented course🍽 Each dish not only looks fantastic but also brings in creative touches from Western culinary methods, like mousse and jelly✨

From the appetizer to the homemade desserts, the flavors of the season shine through, featuring carefully chosen ingredients and expert culinary skills, ensuring a thoroughly satisfying experience😋

Nestled in a tranquil area with the scenic Satoyama landscape as a backdrop, this cozy house lets you leisurely savor the course menu🍃

They accept evening reservations until noon on the day, and you can also appreciate Tamba-yaki pottery, complemented by a selection of local sake❤

📍Shunsai Jiyasai Miyama
1-455 Uetatekui, Imada-cho, Tanba-Sasayama City, Hyogo, Japan

01/03/2024

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【Cheap and Convenient Baggage Storage Service in Himeji】

If you have a large baggage or long items and are looking for a coin locker to store them, we've got you covered🙌

There is a place called 'Localprime/Travel Lab' in Himeji. It located 1 minute walk from JR Himeji Station! While the coin lockers around JR Himeji Station charge 400 yen for a small size and 700 yen for a large size, at this spot, you can securely leave your belongings for only 500 yen per bag!!

Another great feature is that you can pay using a credit card💳 The place provides wifi, and there's a bathroom available as well!

For those planning to visit Himeji Castle, make sure to add this to your itinerary✍️
It's a valuable travel tip😘

Tag your friends to share this info❤️ ✨

📍Localprime/Travel Lab
4QWELL Building, 2nd Floor, 1 Nishi Ekimae-cho, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 670-0913, Japan

29/02/2024

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【Taste Japanese Omurice】

I bet my followers who are Japanese lovers know ’Omurice’ 😏
But have you ever tried?

There are many kinds of Omurice in Japan but if you want to try the typical Omurice, here is a suggestion❣️

At GREEN HOUSE Silva you can have "Showa Omurice" which is a typical type of Omurice in Japan! Gotta go!!

📍GREEN HOUSE Silva
5-5-25 Kotonoocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

#神戸 #神戸カフェ #カフェ活

29/02/2024

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【Japanese Tombo-Dama making experience】

"Tombo-dama" (とんぼ玉) refers to traditional Japanese glass beads that are often characterized by their intricate and colorful designs🎨 The term "tombo" means dragonfly, and the beads are named after the dragonfly due to their round shape and vibrant colors, resembling the insect🦋

These glass beads have a long history in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. They are made using a technique known as lampworking or wound glass bead making🔥 This process involves melting glass rods over a flame and shaping the molten glass around a metal rod.
The beads are then decorated with various patterns and colors, creating unique and artistic designs✨

It's worth noting that there are different styles and regional variations of tombo-dama beads, each reflecting the artistic traditions of the craftsmen who create them🌐🎌

📍Kobe Tombo-dama Museum
79 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 650-0034, Japan
2nd Floor, Nihon Building

29/02/2024

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【Akashi Kaikyo Bridge】

The bridge that connects Hyogo land and Awaji island🌉

27/02/2024

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【Japanese Yakitori】

Japanese Yakitori is a popular and savory dish that involves skewered and grilled chicken🤤 The term "Yakitori" translates to "grilled bird" in Japanese, and it's a beloved part of Japanese cuisine, commonly found in izakayas and street food stalls!

📍Yakitori Tori Gen

26/02/2024

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【Experience Japanese 'Rakugo' in Kobe】

Kobe's Shin-Kaichi, once called as the "Asakusa of the East," used to be a top-notch entertainment hub in Japan😳

It attracted not just locals but also many tourists visit here to experience rakugo (traditional comic storytelling) and other traditional performances.

Here's a fun fact: Charlie Chaplin himself made a few visits to Shin-Kaichi before World War II, as reported in the newspapers, casually strolling around the area🎩!

It's a must-visit spot for comedy lovers who are also interested in Japanese culture! 🎭

📍KIRAKUKAN

23/02/2024

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【How much do you know about Azuki?】

Azuki (also spelled adzuki) is a type of red bean that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine🫘 Azuki beans are often sweetened and used as a filling in various traditional Japanese sweets, such as anmitsu, dorayaki, and taiyaki😋 They can also be used to make sweet red bean paste (anko), which is a key ingredient in many Japanese desserts!

At Azuki museum in Himeji, you can learn about Azuki's history and calture✍️

📍Azuki Museum

23/02/2024

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Kannouji, written as "神呪寺," might sound surprising at first, as it combines the characters for "curse" and "deity."😱 However, there's a meaningful interpretation behind it! The term "curse" here refers to a spell or incantation, portraying the temple as a place with a mysterious and potent force akin to that of a deity, emphasizing the divine nature of its incantations. Despite the initial surprise, the name carries a significant and fitting meaning👏

Interestingly, Kannouji is also a lesser-known spot for night views and offers a great vantage point for enjoying the Yodogawa Fireworks, a summer event in Osaka😳🎆

📍Kannouji

22/02/2024

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【Japanese Sake】

Nada-Gogou comprises five distinct regions. At 'Nada-Gogou Sakedokoro,' you can enjoy sake from 26 different breweries representing these regions.
Beyond the opportunity to compare the sake offerings from each brewery, the place provides a comprehensive experience of Japanese sake, focusing on themes like seasonality, local ingredients, compatibility, and the art of fermentation, with thoughtfully paired food options🍶❣️

The pictured item is the 'Nada Gokou Sakagura Set,' featuring five types of sake from Nada Gokou and three seasonal small dishes designed to complement these beverages🤤 The contents may vary with the season, adding an element of anticipation and discovery to your experience!

📍Nada-Gogou Sakedokoro

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22/02/2024

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【Japanese Soy Sauce】

In the current soy sauce brewing in Japan, 99% is done in tanks made of materials such as stainless steel or plastic, and less than 1% is done using wooden barrels.
Before World War II, brewing containers were exclusively wooden barrels, and there was a significant amount of reuse of barrels previously used in the sake industry. Sake breweries would replace wooden barrels every 20 years, and the old barrels were often reused for brewing soy sauce and miso.

Unlike sake, soy sauce and miso use salt, which led to fewer clogs and leaks, making reuse advantageous. After the war, as the sake industry transitioned from wooden barrels to stainless steel or enamel tanks for hygiene and taste considerations, soy sauce breweries followed a similar path. During these changes, Adachi Brewery remains dedicated to the exclusive use of wooden barrels in their brewing process✨

19/02/2024

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[ Experience Japanese Calligraphy ]

Japanese calligraphy, called “shodo,” is the art of writing with a brush and ink. It involves creating beautiful characters using specific strokes and techniques✨

They use brushes and ink on special paper, and the focus is not just on writing but expressing feelings and artistic style through each stroke.

In Japan, we learn it from calligraphy class at school since we are kids! Practicing calligraphy also allows you to enhance concentration😌

This is a picture of experiencing copying sutra. It is an ancient Buddhist practice that involves hand-transcribing sacred texts using a brush, ink, and sutra paper, fostering mindfulness and inner peace.

It is especially practiced by both monks. Here in Mt.Shosha, you can experience this copying sutra in a peaceful place surrounded by nature🍃

17/02/2024

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A location where you can capture both the traditional Japanese architecture of Himeji Castle and Western-style architecture!!

📍Himeji City Museum of Art

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15/02/2024

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The skill of a Japanese traditional sweets “Wagashi” craftsman😳💦

14/02/2024

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Ropeway 🚠💫

Did you know that you can enjoy Ropeway at Mt.Shosha? There are also some mountain trail. But we recommend you to use ropeway!

Unfortunately you can’t see Himeji castle from the ropeway, but if you are lucky you can get to see Shōdo island, Awaji island…etc🤩

#旅遊攝影 #書写山

12/02/2024

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Japanese traditional sweets “Wagashi”🍡

Traditional Japanese sweets Wagashi is often enjoyed with green tea. These sweets come in various shapes, colors, and they are crafted with careful attention to detail.

These sweets are not only appreciated for their taste but also for their aesthetic qualities, reflecting the changing seasons and Japanese cultural motifs🌸🌻🍁

In Himeji, you can experience Wagashi making at Kineya🤩

📍Kineya Honten
📍95 Nikaimachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture

11/02/2024

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A mysterious place where you can feel like you’re in the Ghibli world in Japan 😳

📍Suhama shrine
📍344 Hayashida-cho Nakagama, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture

Leave a comment if you would like to visit🧚‍♀️✨

10/02/2024

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Scenic View from Mount Shosha Japan 🏞️

When you get off the ropeway, there is an observation deck where you can enjoy a breathtaking view.✨

09/02/2024

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Sukiyaki🥩🍲

Sukiyaki is a popular Japanese hot pot dish known for its rich and savory flavor. It’s a warming and comforting dish, particularly popular during the colder seasons in Japan🍲

The main ingredients typically include thinly sliced beef, tofu, various vegetables like mushrooms and leeks. Then we add udon noodle at the end!🤤

These ingredients are cooked in a shallow pot at the dining table, and a sweet and savory soy-based broth, often with sugar and mirin, is used for simmering.

We dip the cooked ingredients into a raw beaten egg before eating. Sukiyaki is not only a delicious meal but also a social dining experience, as it is often enjoyed with family or friends gathered around the table✨

📍Nadagiku Sake Brewery
🗾 1-121 Tegara, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture

07/02/2024

.灯籠(tōrō)

💡Learning time!
"灯籠" in Japanese is pronounced as "tōrō." It refers to a traditional Japanese lantern, often made of stone, wood, or metal, and used for illumination in gardens, along pathways, or around traditional buildings.

06/02/2024

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📍Mt.Shosha

05/02/2024

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Do you know Japanese food “Oden”?

Oden is a traditional Japanese hot pot dish that typically consists of various ingredients such as daikon (radish), konnyaku(yam cake), boiled eggs, fish cakes, and other items stewed in a soy-flavored dashi broth🍢

Oden is often enjoyed during winter season in Japan and is a popular comfort food. Different regions and households may have their variations of oden, adding their own unique ingredients or twists to the dish🤤❤️

Here is a small tip📝
In Himeji, they have Oden with soy sauce mixed with ginger!

📍Nadagiku Kappa Tei
📍58 Higashi Ekimae-cho, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture

03/02/2024

📍Kobe Mosque

This is the oldest Mosque in Japan, and it's in Kobe!
It's in Kitano District, an area full of international influences and restaurants for all necessities (including halal).

For more info, DM us ➡️ ✉️

02/02/2024

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In Kobe, there is the first mosque built in Japan.

Established in 1935 by the Islamic community in Kobe, this mosque, with its Oriental atmosphere, symbolizes the international city of Kobe.

It is the oldest surviving mosque in Japan, having withstood the Kobe air raids during World War II and the Hanshin-Awaji earthquake.

01/02/2024

🌃 Himeji 🌃 Castle 🌃 at 🌃 night 🌃

01/02/2024

Have you ever stayed in Himeji for more than one day??

Himeji is a popular destination for day trips, but not many people stay for more than a few hours, likely due to a common misconception that there isn't much to do in Himeji. 🌌

First of all, have you ever seen the castle at night? 🌃

It's an unforgettable experience, especially if you find yourself in Japan during winter when Himeji hosts illuminations!

If you want to know about night contents and other activities to do in Himeji, take a look at our other posts~

31/01/2024

Himeji Castle is one of the best-preserved castles from the Sengoku Period that has survived into modern times. In 1993, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is also known as Shirasagi-jō due to its characteristic color, reminiscent of a white heron. 🪽

Nowadays, visitors can walk inside the castle and explore the nearby garden, where they can dine in a restaurant near a small waterfall or enjoy tea in a traditional Japanese tea house!

Tag the friend who would go with you!

31/01/2024

Himeji Castle, also known as Shirasagi-jō ("White Heron Castle"), is one of the most beautifully preserved castles in Japan.

It was first built in 1300 by Norinura Akamatsu, but its most famous inhabitant was Hideyoshi Toyotomi.

You can walk inside the castle as it was in the past and also visit the nearby garden with an all-inclusive ticket that you can buy from automatic machines at the entrance.

At night, the castle is beautifully illuminated, giving Himeji an ancient and romantic atmosphere.

Comment 🏯 if you want to visit Himeji Castle!

30/01/2024

Kobe is a coastal city and the third-largest port city in Japan, following Tokyo and Yokohama.

Nowadays, you can enjoy numerous activities in the Port area, especially within Meriken Park.

Various events are held there, including fireworks shows and the famous Kobe Illumination (which took place this year in February).

Things to do:
- Visit the Maritime Museum, where many boats from around the world are displayed, along with explanations of Kobe's Port Development.
- Visit Kobe Tower.
- Take pictures in front of the "BE KOBE" sign.
- Take a break at Starbucks, where you can enjoy a view of the sea.
- Relax in the park and explore stones engraved with the names of famous actors.

Don't miss the Port of Kobe – it's a must-see!

30/01/2024

Did you know that in 1995, there was a big earthquake in Kobe that destroyed a significant part of the city?

It seems impossible now because Kobe looks beautiful and perfect (last photo).

However you can see that in the memorial area, they preserved the old port as it was after the earthquake.

The people of Kobe moved on from that day, but they will never forget what happened and what they lost.
If you have the chance, go and visit this moving memorial.

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