Hanshin Area

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Located between Kobe and Osaka, the Hanshin area is a region where rich nature surrounded by sea and mountains harmonizes with sophisticated residential areas. It includes the western half of "Nada-Gogo," Japan's leading sake brewing center, where you can enjoy historic brewery tours. It also has unique entertainment cultures such as Takarazuka, home to the all-female "Takarazuka Revue," and "Koshien Stadium," the holy ground for Japanese professional baseball. There are many historical shrines and temples such as Nishinomiya Shrine, making it popular as an area where you can enjoy urban convenience while efficiently experiencing Japan's unique subcultures, traditional lifestyles, and high-quality food culture.

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Hanshin Area

Address: Amagasaki Kaimei Government Office, 2-1-1 Kaimei-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo
Website: https://kansai-tourism-amagasaki.jp/
Operator: Amagasaki Tourism Bureau

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Amagasaki City

Located between Osaka and Kobe, this is a vibrant city that once flourished as a "factory town." Recently, through redevelopment, it has transformed into a very energetic city where modern shopping areas and downtown flavor coexist. Especially with the reconstruction of "Amagasaki Castle," its appeal as a historical sightseeing base has increased. In popular shopping streets, you can enjoy cheap and delicious "Osaka/Hyogo gourmet" along with local vitality and interact with friendly residents. With very good transportation access, it is a perfect base for active travelers who want to experience unadorned "real Japanese urban culture."

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Amagasaki Castle

Rebuilt in 2019 through citizen donations, this is a new symbol of Amagasaki. The interior, reproducing an Edo-period fortification with the latest technology, is full of not only historical exhibits but also experiential attractions using VR (Virtual Reality), allowing both children and adults to learn history enjoyably. Samurai experiences holding a sword and corners where you can take commemorative photos wearing costumes of the time are very popular with international tourists. The area around the castle is maintained as a beautiful park, and its illuminated appearance at night is also photogenic. You can enjoy a new style of Japanese castle...

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Nishinomiya Noh Theater

This is a precious facility where you can experience "Noh," Japan's oldest performing art, up close in a modern space. While following traditional forms, it conveys its charm in a way that is easy to understand even for international tourists seeing Noh for the first time through explanations and experience workshops. The unique stylized beauty, movements stripped to the minimum, and the mystical world created by beautiful costumes and masks (omote) symbolize Japan's unique beauty of "Yugen." The power of being close to the stage and the seats, even being able to feel the breath of the performers, is a...

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Hanshin Electric Railway

A highly convenient line connecting the hubs of Umeda and Namba to the port city of Kobe. Along the line is "Nada Gogou," one of Japan's leading sake-producing regions, supported strongly by international tourists who enjoy brewery tours and tastings. It is also famous for providing access to "Hanshin Koshien Stadium," an icon of Japanese professional baseball culture, where the passionate atmosphere on match days is breathtaking. It's a vibrant and practical network linking the distinct personalities of Osaka and Kobe.

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