tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69758561280395706872024-03-13T20:48:38.875+09:00Hyogo Tourism Guide TID Blog GO! GO! HYOGOHyogo Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11471946524657517717noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-80373924409537546352015-05-11T13:09:00.003+09:002015-05-11T13:26:22.434+09:00Ako Dantsu Rugs: Finest Creation by Power Women<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today’s discovery about Hyogo is Ako Dantsu Rugs which are hand-knotted cotton pile rugs created by women in Ako City. The origin of Ako Dantsu Rugs traced back to the 19th century and its beauty has handed down from generation to generation among the local women. It’s the best known hand-knotted luxury rugs in Japan and there’s something special about them. I paid a visit to one of a handful of weaving studios in Ako City, Hyogo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Called ‘dantsu’ in Japanese, hand knotted rugs are works of art, and many taking several months to create. Creation of Ako Dantsu was invented by an inspirational woman named Naka Kojima who was born and raised in Ako. Inspired by Chinese rugs, she first produced Ako Dantsu Rug in 1874 after 26 years of working and developing. Using high quality 100% cotton, traditional weaving techniques and designs, it handed down for decades among the local women in Ako. Predominantly, men would work in salt field and their wives would weave rugs in the 19th century in the city </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">At the peak of its popularity, they adorned the Imperial House of Japan and other governmental buildings and exported to Australia, the UK, and the USA. However, the industry faced a drastic decline in 1930s and they were forced to close factories under the prohibition of cotton trade in the middle of the World War II. Some resumed weaving after the war, but they found it difficult to get back because machine-made rugs and carpets dominated the market. In 1991, Ako City decided to implement long-lasting succession plans that will preserve its legacy for future generations. They opened weaving classes for the younger women taught by Kirie Sakaguchi who was the only Ako Dantsu weaver left in the city at that time. Passion for the local produce won the survival and is embraced by the nation today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The most unique about Ako Dantsu is its distinctive hand tufting process. Highly skilled artisans cut the long or uneven pile using three methods with special scissors to ensure equal height of the piles and polish the design. It is such a delicate touch and makes difference. Japanese people are so good at taking time and create quality that will last forever. You can visit their Kariya Stadio ,which is located only walking distances from JR Banshu-Ako sation, and see how they weave Ako Dantsu Rugs before your eyes. Hands-on workshops are available if you book in advance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ako City is known as a historical town with full of mouthwatering food such as ramen and oysters, and hot springs with a stunning view of the Seto Inland Sea. Not very far from Himeji.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://akodantsu.com/">Ako Dantsu Rugs</a> Kariya Stadio</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Location: 2073-4 Kariya, Ako City, Hyogo, 678-0239</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Opening hours: 10:00 - 12:30/ 14:00 -16:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(closed on national holidays, the second and fourth Sundays of the month)</span><br />
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TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-38121516027074244262014-04-17T10:40:00.004+09:002014-04-17T10:40:55.205+09:00Hyogo-grown Strawberry PickingBlessed with beautiful nature and weather, Hyogo has pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms around the area. Spring is a perfect season to pick fresh strawberries which are unobtainable from supermarkets. The season typically begins around late February and last until early June depending on the area and weather. Nothing compares to berries you pick on your own! Advance bookings are required.<br />
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<strong><u>List of strawberry farms in Hyogo</u></strong><br />
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Owasa Farm</h5>
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Niro Farm</h5>
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Takarazuka N's Farm</h5>
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<tr><th style="background-color: #fef7c7; border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #663333; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding: 8px; text-align: left; width: 120px;" valign="top">Getting there</th><td style="-ms-word-break: break-all; background-color: #fefedc; border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; padding: 8px;">40 mins by bus from JR Takarazuka Station</td></tr>
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WellnessPark Goshiki(Awaji)</h5>
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TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-66159368254355953462013-10-30T14:17:00.001+09:002013-10-31T16:20:46.009+09:00Kobe's little Europe: A walk in Kitano Ijinkan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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witness deep history of the National High School Baseball Championship. This
championship is one of the largest sporting events in Japan where every
baseball player once dream to play in. The stadium is a home of history and
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the club are highlighted. You can learn about its history, tales of past payers
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and boys called Uriko come and sell draft beers, drinks and ice cream in the stands. This is one of the difference between America and Japan. </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS ゴシック"; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Drinks
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match. All the Hanshin Tigers fans blow up balloons into the air. It gives you
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS ゴシック"; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Closed on Mondays excluding match
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TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.com日本, 〒663-8152 兵庫県西宮市甲子園町1−82 阪神甲子園球場34.7212063 135.36162149999996-14.198434200000001 52.744433999999956 83.640846799999991 -142.02119100000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-39649783474076491852013-06-26T15:10:00.002+09:002013-06-26T15:14:12.694+09:00Kobe Harborland: Umie <div style="text-align: left;">
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month. Kobe’s top tourist destination Kobe Haborland has added new tourist
attractions into the area. New shopping mall Umie and Kobe Anpanman Children’s
Museum has opened and become a new family day-out destination. I’d like to
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Himeji Castle is undoubtedly the most iconic attraction of Himeji City, Hyogo. At present, the Japan’s greatest castle has been under five-year restoration process. Some of you, therefore, might hesitate to visit Himeji due to the construction. Well, Himeji is a gem and they have plenty to offer other than the castle. I’d like to introduce some of Himeji’s charms today. One place that is definitely worth a pilgrimage is Engyo-ji Temple on Mt. Shosha which is a film location of the Hollywood movie <em>The Last Samurai</em>. Here’s guide and some tips to enjoy a journey to the thousand-year old temple. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Head to the Shinki Bus Terminal located in the Sanyo Department Store. If you get to Himeji by Sanyo Railway, you’ll find the bus terminal in the direction of JR Himeji Station.</span><br />
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Now, it's about time to explore Engyo-ji Temple. Roads are a bit bumpy. Make sure you're in suitable shoes.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Fortune-telling papers called Omikuji are popular at the temple. Tying the paper after reading it is a tradition. Japanese amulets Omamori make perfect souvenirs. I picked a study-dedicated Omamori for my brother :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Room rate: 7,350 yen per night and lunch is available from 1,575 yen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Advance bookings required. Call: 079-266-3240 or E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:kaikan@shosha.or.jp"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">kaikan@shosha.or.jp</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Himeji has been known as a historic city, but the city isn't all about its history. Restored department store <em>Piole</em> opened its door today. This is the place you want all your shops under one roof. There are underground shopping and restaurants and also a large shopping street called Miyuki Street nearby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Himeji is one of my favourite cities to visit. I love the sense of history, both recent and ancient. It's definitely a must-see place to enjoy the beautiful sights you'll see at every corner in every season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><u> Engyo-ji Temple on Mt. Shosha</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Website: <a href="http://www.shosha.or.jp/">http://www.shosha.or.jp/</a> (Japanese only)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Hyogo Tourism Guide: <a href="http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/spot/67_engyoji.html">http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/spot/67_engyoji.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Hi readers! How did you celebrate the New Year's Day? China celebrates the Chinese New Year as</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Century;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">the most important
celebration in the Chinese calendar, letting off firecrackers and performing
lion dances and dragon dances. Nankinmachi in Kobe has been hosting the Spring
Festival with their own twist for the last 27 years.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Chinese New Year’s Day of 2013 was
February 10 and Nankinmachi held the festival from February 2 to 17. One of the
highlights of the festival a <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">parade
featuring Chinese historical figures, in which people dress up in clothes and
makeup from Beijing Opera or the Chronicle of the Three Kingdom, was held on
February 10. <span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are some other great performances each
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4th World Dragon & Lion Dance Championships were invited to perform this
year. Their 30 minutes stage was tremendously exciting. Even though it was a
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Chinese foods on the street are something you can’t miss. There are limited
foods exclusively available during the New Year’s celebration. There was also
the New Year’s calligraphy. It was like a beautiful painting.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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place every year in Nankinmachi, Kobe. Why don’t you join next year? Nankinmachi itself is open all year
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What comes to mind when you think of the city of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kobe</st1:city></st1:place>? Many people probably think of the sophisticated modern city with western influences that it is today. When you look at this beautiful city, it’s hard to imagine what it looked like 18 years ago when a huge earthquake devastated <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city> and the surrounding areas at dawn on January 17, 1995 and more than 6,000 people lost their lives. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Next to <st1:city w:st="on">Kobe</st1:city>’s iconic <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Port</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Tower</st1:placetype></st1:place> there is the Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park. The park maintains a small area of earthquake – damaged land as it was immediately following the earthquake. The aftermath is also shown in pictures as a reminder of the disaster. Visitors can enter for free.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Located a short 50 minute drive away from Kobe,<span style="background: white; color: #444444;"> </span><span style="background: white;">Hokudan E</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;">arthquake Memorial Park is another great place to learn about natural disasters. Nojima Fault, an exposed fault line which is a national natural monument, is on display in the park.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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facility called Memorial House was established in 2008 to make it easier to
learn about earthquakes by building a model structure of earthquake. The Earthquake
Simulation Theater offers visitors to experience a 40 second quake of intensity
level 7 on the Japanese Earthquake scale.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are several places to learn about earthquakes in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Hyogo</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Prefecture</st1:placetype></st1:place>.
I’m sure visitors will appreciate the beauty of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kobe</st1:city></st1:place> by learning the background of the city and
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Institution (The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span>TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-9177128913336110962012-12-20T15:02:00.002+09:002013-04-26T09:22:28.017+09:00Hyogo souvenir collection: Banshu-ori Textiles<span style="font-family: MS Pゴシック;"> </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When you travel somewhere, picking up souvenir is always fun part of a journey. We would like to introduce some of the best local products in Hyogo in this series. Today, I’ll introduce the Hyogo’s top-end textiles <em>Banshu-ori</em>.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Banshu textiles was established in North Harima area in Hyogo 220 years ago. This traditional production was influenced by Kyoto’s Nishijin textiles. It was a second job of famers at the beginning and became a major local industry today. The reason for the textile industry became major in this area is blessed with nature and crystal stream. Water plays an integral part in this industry. Look how beautifully fabrics were dyed in the picture. Only qualified textiles which created in Kita Harima region can claim their products as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Banshu-ori</i>. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Interlacing warp and weft yarns make vivid, steady and silky Banshu textiles. The quality has been internationally acclaimed, and top luxury brands such as Barberry, Louis Vuitton and DAKS employ Banshu fabrics in their products.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Banshu-ori Kouboukan</em>, located in Nishiwaki city, has a Banshu-ori factory as well as Banshu-ori products. Traditional Banshu woven scarves, bags and funs make great souvenir for your journey. Jeans are also popular items here.</span></div>
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TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-37928619532596384022012-12-11T13:09:00.002+09:002013-01-15T14:10:44.819+09:00Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum<span style="font-family: MS Pゴシック;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Hi, everyone! We would like to introduce</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum which is situated in Kobe Sannnomiya/Motomachi area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This museum is Japan’s one and only museum that displays carpentry tools. Visitors can see the history, details of carpentry tools and reproductions of classic tools used for centuries in this country. Exhibitions are easy-to-follow and beautiful to see. There are visual touch screen navigations that allow you to study more about the tools.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN-US">When visitors enter the museum, a replica of the five-story <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Goju-no-to</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">pagoda,</span> built at Horyuji temple in 607 A.D., will greet you. The temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">acknowledged to be one of the oldest wooden buildings existing in the world. Visitors can witness tools that used to build the pagoda in third floor. You’ll find the efforts they put in to build the magnificent pagoda!</span></span><br />
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Yokoo, born in Nishiwaki city in Hyogo, became an artist after working as a
graphic designer for the Kobe Shimbun newspaper. He is an oil painter, book
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exhibition of the Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened last
month, will be “Hanhanpukupukuhanpuku.” Yokoo repeats a particular motif across
different works. For example, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pink Girls</i>,
a quintessentially 60`s piece, was re-born several times when it was painted
again in the 90’s. Meanwhile, in his popular <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Y-Junctions</i> series, he adds a slight difference each time. Visitors
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Requiring
little or no introduction, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Himeji</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Castle</st1:placetype></st1:place> has always been
Hyogo’s most iconic castle. </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, it is the ruins of
another castle in Hyogo that are drawing the limelight as a must-see site. Some
doubt that ruins alone are worth a visit until they see the picture above.
These are the Takeda Castle Ruins in Asago-city, Hyogo. With National Historic
Site status, the ruins are attracting quite a few tourists from all over the
country as a recently released Japanese movie was filmed there. The figure of
visitors hit a record high this year and is expected to rise even further.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This site is also referred to as <st1:country-region w:st="on">Japan</st1:country-region>’s <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Machu
Picchu</st1:city></st1:place> or “Castle in the Sky” due to its autumnal
views surrounded by sea of clouds like the picture above. This sea of clouds
can be seen in the early mornings during autumn (Sept- Nov) when there is a
sharp temperature difference between day and night. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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by car at 3 am and arrived at the ruins at 5 am. All the parking lots are full
by 5 am on weekends. When visiting the ruins by train, the nearest station is
JR Takeda station. Visitors can leave their luggage and pick up some guides at
the station. It takes approximately 40 minutes to hike from the foot of the
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November and a resource center for the Takeda castle called “Takeda Kurashi-no
Koryukan” is scheduled to open next November. Here, visitors will be able to
study the history of the site and take a break. The ruins are a free attraction
at the moment, but Asago city is looking to start charging for entry soon so
now is the best time to visit!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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no doubt be hungry after a long hike. Sampling local meals such as
Shikaniku-don, seasoned venison and rice afterwards is a must.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Very healthy!</span></span><br />
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traditional performing art in <st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place>, Hyogo in
this edition. <st1:placename w:st="on">Awaji</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Island</st1:placetype> is located in the Seto Inland Sea between the
islands of Hoshu and <st1:place w:st="on">Shikoku</st1:place> and has mild
weather all year around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The island can
be easily accessed from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kobe</st1:city></st1:place>
in under an hour. Awaji is a resort island, offering delicious seafood and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">hot springs</st1:city></st1:place>. As you can
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Awaji</span></span></st1:place><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> island is also full of history
and tradition. According to the Japanese creation myth, Awaji was the first of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">Japan</st1:country></st1:place>’s
islands to be created, and that it served food to the imperial court. The
traditional performing art of Awaji Ningyo Joruri (Awaji Puppetery) has a
history of over 500 years and is designated as an Important Intangible Folk
Cultural Property by the Japanese government. Three master puppeteers
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new Awaji Doll Ningyo Joruri Pavillion (Puppet theater) opened this August. The theater, while
modern from the outside, retains the feeling of an old-fashioned wooden
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everyone! I’d like to introduce some of the best viewpoints in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Kobe</st1:city></st1:place> in this edition.
Hyogo’s main city has some truly amazing views.</span></span></div>
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you are looking for a beautiful view of <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype>
city, then be sure to visit the observatory deck at <st1:placetype w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City Hall</st1:placetype></st1:placetype>.
It is located just five minutes’ walk from Sannomiya station and is surrounded
by a number of buildings such as department stores and banks. As the tallest
building in the area, it’s very easy to spot.</span></span></span><br />
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30-story <st1:placetype w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">City Hall</st1:placetype></st1:placetype> is 132
meters tall and one of the best locations for looking out over the city. The
observatory on the 24th floor is open to everyone for free. It provides a
panoramic view of <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype> city including <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mt.</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Rokko</st1:placetype> on
the north side and <st1:placetype w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Port</st1:placetype>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Island</st1:placetype></st1:placetype> to the south.
You may be able to look out over <st1:placetype w:st="on">Osaka</st1:placetype>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype> or the <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kii</st1:placetype>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Peninsula</st1:placetype>, <st1:placetype w:st="on">Wakayama</st1:placetype>
if you are lucky with the weather.</span></span><br />
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<st1:placetype w:st="on">Tower</st1:placetype> is a bright red icon of the city
and is one of the quintessential tourist destinations in <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype>.
Visitors can enjoy a 360-degree view of <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype>
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view of the <st1:placetype w:st="on">Akashi</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kaikyo</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bridge</st1:placetype>
between <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype> and <st1:placetype w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Awaji</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Island</st1:placetype></st1:placetype>
is another superb view. There is an observation deck called Maiko Marine
Promenade on the <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype> side with its
own camera system that makes you feel like you are looking down from the bridge
from 300m up. Those looking for a bit of thrill can go for a walk on a log
bridge while looking down to the sea 47m below.</span><b style="font-family: "MS Pゴシック";"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS 明朝","serif"; mso-hansi-font-family: Century;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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downtown <st1:placetype w:st="on">Kobe</st1:placetype>, <st1:placetype w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mt.</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Rokko </st1:placetype></st1:placetype>has a view that simply cannot be missed.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Have you heard of the museum <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis? Located in
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this museum is known as a storehouse of art masterpieces including Dutch
paintings. “What masterpieces?” I hear you ask. Here’s the one everyone
recognizes!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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know about the girl lets our imagination soar. The painting is <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">also called</span> <em>Girl in a Turban</em>. Vermeer used expensive ultramarine blue pigment,
which is exacted from lapis lazuli stones. In fact, this particular color is
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</span></span><br />TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-74564482474560748812012-09-07T14:55:00.000+09:002012-09-20T15:25:28.762+09:00Hyogo’s Best Viewpoints: Kinosaki Hot Springs and the Observation Deck.<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In this issue, we’ll be starting a new series about Hyogo’s best views. The first edition features Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway and observation deck/observatory. Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway (676m) opened in 1963. It runs between Kinosaki Hot Springs resort and the summit of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mt.</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Daishi</st1:placename></st1:place>.</span> <br />
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amusement park series, I’d like to introduce a beautiful amusement park: Kanzaki
Farm Park Yodel Forest. Located in the middle of Hyogo prefecture, the park is surrounded
by natural forest, water and fresh air, just like a natural park on high
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will also be entertained by bird shows and dog shows (no dog shows during
summer time for safety reasons). Visitors can also take the alpacas for a walk
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the park? A children’s water play area is open throughout the summer months and
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local meals with seasonal vegetables grown right there on the farm. Meanwhile, Yodel
Shop is a perfect place to pick up locally-made souvenirs of your journey. You won’t
be limited to just buying local specialties here; you can even make your own. The
park offers workshops for making bread, sweets, butter and more. It is a great opportunity
for kids and adults alike to learn more about food. There’s nothing quite like
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have covered in this issue. This is a great day out for all the family where
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National holidays, School holidays 9:30-18:00 (Dec-Feb 10:00-16:30)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">Weekdays
10:00-17:00 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><a href="http://www.yodel-forest.jp/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.yodel-forest.jp/</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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</span><br />TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-81267191544939962982012-07-27T15:57:00.003+09:002012-07-27T16:44:04.877+09:00Awaji Farm Park England Hill<br />
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In this 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> edition of our series introducing amusement parks, I’d
like to introduce Awaji Farm Park England Hill. It has animals such as koalas
and wallabies as well as an English garden and souvenir shops with local
sweets. Visitors also have the opportunity to harvest vegetables and fruits.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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from Sannomiya bus terminal to <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Awaji</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Farm</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place></st1:placename>. It
is a one and a half hour journey that takes you over the <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Akashi</st1:place> <st1:placename w:st="on">Kaikyo</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bridge</st1:placetype></st1:placename>. The park is located right
across from the <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place>
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<span lang="EN-US">The most popular feature in the park is
Koala Pavilion! You might be wondering why there are koalas even though it’s
named “England Hill.” Well, the state of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Western
Australia</st1:place></st1:state> and Hyogo prefecture have had a
sister-state relationship for 30 years. The koalas were given to Hyogo to
celebrate this relationship. Ever since then, Koalas have been much-loved by
Hyogo’s citizens. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN-US">The reason it is
called “<st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region> hill” is
because the <st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region> football
team stayed in <st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place> during the 2002
Japan-Korea football world cup.<strong> </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="EN-US">There are eight koalas in the park. They
are mostly nocturnal so you probably won’t see them being particularly active
during park opening hours. But they are still very cute even if they are
asleep. Here’s a tip: visit the pavilion right before the park closes. You’ll
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the park. Above all, white peacocks are the ones to watch! The male and female
are all pure white. Have you ever seen them? They’re pretty rare.</span></span></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place>’s cuisine to be had at England Hill.
Awaji-shima Gyu-don is made of <st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place> rice,
beef and onions. The best way to relish Awaji beef is an <st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place>
barbeque or Shima Barger. Desserts such as rich ice cream and soft serve ice
cream made of <st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place> milk are also popular. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Onion soft serve ice cream made of Awaji onions and milk noodles
made of local onions and milk are only available in <st1:place w:st="on">Awaji</st1:place>.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span lang="EN-US">Minami</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-US"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Awaji</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span lang="EN-US">, where England Hill is located, has mild weather and a variety of
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cream and bread making lessons, a locally-grown produce store, boats and
go-karts. Whatever you try, Awaji Farm Park England Hill is a great day out!</span> </span></span></div>
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</span>TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-8930299083794322032012-07-23T16:33:00.000+09:002012-07-27T14:40:10.076+09:00Let's enjoy Rokko mountain!<span style="font-family: MS Pゴシック;">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Hello everyone! Summer is upon us! Today, I’d
like to introduce the natural theme park that is the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mt.</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rokko</st1:placename></st1:place>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;">Rokko cable car has a panoramic view of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city> city<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span lang="EN-US">Mt.</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-US"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rokko</st1:placename>
is situated 30 minutes from Sannnomiya in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city>,
Hyogo’s capital city. Getting there using public transport could not be
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multitude of amusements such as Rokko-san Field Athletics, <st1:placename w:st="on">Rokko</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">International</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Musical</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Box</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Museum</st1:placetype>, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s
first golf course. These facilities are well connected to each other (just a
few minutes by car or bus/ 5 minutes on foot), so visitors can enjoy many
attractions at a time.</span></div>
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know Hyogo has ski resorts? Visitors can relish skiing on Rokko-san Man-made
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offering you a great opportunity to ski, especially for first-time skiers.
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when you visit <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Mt.</st1:placetype>
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Rokkosan Pasture are great places to </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 7.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">embrace</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 7.5pt;"> a wealth of <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">natural resources.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 7.5pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 7.5pt;">2,000 roses from 90
varieties come in bloom during June and July at Rokkosan Country House. Cosmoses
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</span>TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-21757429419182589102012-07-09T12:17:00.002+09:002012-07-09T12:28:42.789+09:00Kinosaki Marine World<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This time I’d like to introduce Kinosaki Marine World in Toyooka city. It is situated on the shore of the Sea of Japan and just a 10-minute drive from Kinosaki Hot spring resort. It is a popular destination for family days out for all ages and is a part of the San’in Kaigan Geopark which is currently in the limelight. Kinosaki Marine Park is not just an aquarium. It aims at being way more than that with its various interactive exhibits and visitors can easily spend the whole day in the park. Let’s explore this marine world! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When you go through the entrance, there is a Sea Zoo floor. You'll see a 12-meter deep tank (one of the largest tanks in Japan) with marine life from the nearby Maruyama River and Hiyoriyama Coast. You’ll come face to face with walruses, the most popular marine animals in the park. Visitors will no doubt be astonished how big they are at first, but they’re actually very cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Visitors can watch dolphins from a floating ship in an attraction called Dive Adventure in the Dive area. You’ll have the ultimate experience as if you were a diver, coming very close to dolphins in the ship. Just watching from the outside of the ship is free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> There is another attraction called Dolphin Cove in the same area. Visitors can get to experience what it is like to be a dolphin trainer and touch these friendly and sociable animals in a pool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are more attractions in the same facility such as Sea lion Diving and Penguin’s Walk.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What’s more, a new facility called Tube opened up in April. Sea lions, seals and penguins swim in a twelve meter wide aquarium tube! You’ll see them swim from every angle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">More details on the Tube </span><a href="http://www.hiyoriyama.co.jp/data/tube/index.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.hiyoriyama.co.jp/data/tube/index.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> (Japanese)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Kinosaki Marine World has mesmerizing views looking out across the beautiful Hiyoriyama coast. There are plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops in the surrounding area. Why don’t you cool down in the summer heat and enjoy yourself at Kinosaki Marine World? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Opening hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9:00―17:00 (Last entry 16:30)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9:00―18:00 from July 20 to August 31</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Admission</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Adults 2,400 yen, Junior high and elementary school students 1,200 yen, Children (3+) 600 yen</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Train</strong> Take a Limited express train Hamakaze from JR Sannomiya station to JR Kinosaki Onsen station (Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.) Then take a Zentan bus from the station (10 minutes.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Bus</strong> Direct Zentan express coach from Sannnomiya station in 3 hours and 10 minutes. </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Price of paid attractions (Advance booking required at Dive Booking Center.)</span></u><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dive Adventure</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Fee: 500 yen (5+ years old)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dolphin Cove</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dolphin Touch: 500 yen (aged 3+) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dolphin Trainer: 1000 yen </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Trainers must be over the height of 140 cm (4 ft 7 inches.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Kinosaki Marine World official website: </span><a href="http://www.hiyoriyama.co.jp/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.hiyoriyama.co.jp/</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> (Japanese)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spot Info on our website</span></u><a href="http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/spot/104_kinosakimarine.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/spot/104_kinosakimarine.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> (English)</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Access: 30 minutes by Shinki bus bound for the park from JR/Sanyo Himeji station.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Admission: Adult 2900 yen, Elementary school children 1700 yen, Pre-School children (aged 3+) 1000 yen.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tel: 078-264-1611</span><o:p></o:p></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Park info on our website: </span><a href="http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/spot/79_centralpark.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/spot/79_centralpark.html</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Century; mso-hansi-font-family: Century;"> </span><span lang="EN-US">(English)</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">Japan</span><country-region w:st="on"><span style="mso-comment-continuation: 1;"> has its own mobile network, so that mobile phones from abroad do not always work within <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Japan</place></country-region>’s network.</span></country-region></span><span lang="EN-US"> Would you like to have mobile internet in <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Japan</place></country-region>? You have a few options. It is a good idea to rent a Japanese mobile phones or SIM card. Please note that mobiles stores in cities don’t offer these services. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Public Wi-Fi or wireless LAN hot spots are available at major airports, stations, hotels and so on. Your phone or device may or may not be able to access the internet at some restaurants and facilities because a lot of Wi-Fi hotspots run on personal cellular networks. Although it depends on the carrier, a lot of popular shopping centers and cafes work as Wi-Fi hotspots.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you don’t have a mobile phone or other device to access the internet in <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Japan</place></country-region>, internet cafés are the place to be. There are quite a few internet cafes in <place w:st="on"><city w:st="on">Kobe</city></place>, especially around stations. Affordably priced, they definitely come in handy. </span><span lang="EN-US">*ID may be required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century;"></span><br />TID Sanagawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02171273559959924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975856128039570687.post-58305091793728180482012-05-11T10:51:00.000+09:002012-05-18T17:29:28.419+09:00Helpful tips: Japan's amazing toilets<span style="font-family: Century;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Today</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I’ll introduce Japanese toilets, which are undoubtedly the world’s most sophisticated toilets. Knowing how to use local restrooms while traveling is very important! </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> In <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Japan</place></country-region>, finding public restrooms couldn’t be simpler. You’ll usually find them in train stations, but convenience stores, department stores and hotels allow you to use their restrooms as well. You can use any toilet without spending a penny! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two types of Japanese toilets. One is a traditional-style,</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;">squat <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">toilet.</span> The other one is modern western-type toilets like you see everywhere around the world today. Even though we call them Western-style toilets, Japanese ones are much more advanced than those of any other part of the world!</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: inherit; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are many varieties of toilets in the world. No toilet paper is used in <country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</country-region> and <country-region w:st="on">Indonesia</country-region>, while in <country-region w:st="on">China</country-region> and <place w:st="on"><country-region w:st="on">Korea</country-region></place>, you don’t flush toilet paper. In <place w:st="on"><country-region w:st="on">Japan</country-region></place>, on the other hand, you have to flush toilet paper. Toilets in <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Japan</place></country-region> have a door which is locked during use. There may be times when you have to wait in line. Please keep all the usual rules in mind to maintain a sanitary environment.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt;">Cutting-edge Japanese toilets are highly automated, with various buttons and functions. Auto cleansing, heated seat features, toilet seats that automatically open and close and automatic flushing are just some of these functions.</span> </span><br />
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second issue of “helpful tips” gives you useful information for getting around
train stations. <st1:city w:st="on">Kobe</st1:city> is very well connected to
some great transport networks and major railways such as JR, Hankyu, Hanshin
and the Subway have stations in Sannomiya, the station in downtown <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city>. We’ll also look at
how to get your hands on some useful information before you go out and enjoy
the city!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333;">There are several places to exchange
foreign currencies. A branch of Travelex, the world</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333;">’</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">s
largest currency exchange provider, is located in front of the east exit of JR
Sannomiya station. It is open all year and you can find it easily right in
front of the exit gate.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">-<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10.5pt; text-decoration: none;">Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ</span>,</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Sannomiya Branch,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 12.5pt;">8-3-10 Isogamidori, Chuo-ku, </span><st1:city style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 12.5pt;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; line-height: 12.5pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Japan Post Bank, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city> Branch,</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12.5pt;">6-2-1 Sakemachidori, Chuo-ku, </span><st1:city style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12.5pt;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each railway in Sannomiya offers coin-operated lockers in the
station so that visitors can store their luggage and walk around <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city> city freely. Coin lockers
are usually placed within railway stations or bus terminals. The majority of
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are activated by coins and then locked with a key. Different sizes of lockers
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 1 Find a locker with a key. Lockers without keys are occupied.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">JR Sannomiya station, 8 Kumoidori, Chuo-ku, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kobe</st1:place></st1:city> (South of the East Exit)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Opening hours: Open all year 9:00-19:00 (9:00-15:00 from 31 Dec to 1 Jan) </span></span><br />
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Japanese toilets are!</span></span></div>
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