In spring, the flowerbeds in the park are filled with colorful tulips; in autumn, the largest chrysanthemum exhibition in the prefecture is held. In addition, beautiful flowers from tropical and subtropical regions bloom in the large greenhouse full of tropical atmosphere. In particular, the greenhouse offers one of Japan's largest collections of tuberous begonia, Streptocarpus, and insectivorous plants. In the restaurant, visitors can enjoy a meal over the view of the flowerbeds filled with brilliant colors throughout all four seasons.
| PHONE | 0790-47-1182 |
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| ADDRESS | 1282-1 Iimori, Toyokura-cho, Kasai |
| HOURS | 9:00-17:00 Closed on Wednesdays (If it is a national holiday, closed on the following day.) No closing days during the Tulip Festival and Chrysanthemum Exhibition |
| FEE | Adult: 510 yen, high school student: 250 yen, junior high school student and under: free, 65 or over and people with disabilities: 260 yen Free parking |
| ACCESS | Car: Approx. 10 min. from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway Train: Get off at Hojomachi Station of the Hojo Railway, followed by a 10 min. taxi ride, or (only on weekdays) you can take the community bus to the Flower Center Front Gate |
Tamaoka burial mound in the park, built in the early 5th century, was the location of the Nehime Story described in Harima-no-kuni Fudoki (a historical description of the culture, climate, etc., of southwest Hyogo). Including this, and the relocated and restored Aizen burial mound, there are seven mounds remaining in the park. The shapes of the remaining burial mounds vary: key-hole shaped mounds, scallop-shaped mounds and round mounds, and some include tombs with a horizontal stone chamber. In addition, the large park of 6.2 hectares has a grass field, an ancient farm, a wetland observation garden, a birdwatching deck, a nature observation park, and the children's playground Nehime-no-Mori (Nehime forest).
| PHONE | 0790-42-8775 (Kasai City Board of Education) |
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| ADDRESS | 76 Tamaoka-cho, Kasai |
| ACCESS | Car: Approx. 5 min. from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway Train: Get off at Hojomachi Station of the Hojo Railway, followed by a 10 min. taxi ride |
The famous temple of the Tendai sect was founded in 650 by the high priest, Hermit Hodo from India. The temple is the 26th temple of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. It houses first-class cultural properties of Hyogo, such as the three-storied pagoda (the oldest pagoda in Hyogo which is designated as a national treasure). The temple attracts many visitors in spring when cherry blossoms bloom, and in autumn when the leaves
| PHONE | 0790-48-4000 |
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| ADDRESS | 821-17 Sakamoto-cho, Kasai |
| HOURS | 8:00-17:00 |
| FEE | Admission fee 500 yen |
| ACCESS | Car: Approx. 10 min. from Kakogawa-kita IC on the Sanyo Expressway Train: Get off at Hokkeguchi Station of the Hojo Railway, then approx. 30 min. by rent-a-cycle |
At Kasai Aisaikan, which is directly run by JA Hyogo-mirai, specialty foods filled with the passion of the locals are prepared. For the satisfaction of the customer, the facility sells vegetables, flowers and processed foods made with care and attention.
| PHONE | 0790-47-8700 |
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| ADDRESS | 1261-81 Toyokura-cho, Kasai |
| HOURS | 10:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays and New Year holidays |
| ACCESS | Car: Approx. 5 min. from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway Train: Get off at Hojomachi Station of the Hojo Railway, followed by a 10 min. taxi ride |
Within the grounds of the Rakan-ji Temple are aligned four hundred and several dozens of rectangular cuboid stone Buddha figures with a head and face carved into them. These stone Buddha figures "speak" to you with the various expressions of a smile, a sad face, and gentleness. It is said that when, by whom, and for what purpose these figures were created remains a mystery. The Sento-e (memorial service with many candles) is held every year on August 8.
| PHONE | 0790-43-0580 (Rakan-ji Temple) |
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| ADDRESS | 1293 Hojo, Hojo-cho, Kasai |
| HOURS | 9:00-17:00 |
| FEE | Admission fee 200 yen |
| ACCESS | Car: Approx. 10 min. from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway Train: Get off at Hojomachi Station of the Hojo Railway, followed by a 15 min. walk |
The airfield of the former Himeji Naval Air Corps opened in October 1943. Even on a national scale, an airfield of this kind remaining is extremely rare. Around the airfield site, visitors can see bomb shelters, bomb warehouses, and machine gun placements that vividly reflect the times of the war.
| PHONE | 0790-42-8823 (Kasai Tourist Information Center) |
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| ADDRESS | Uzurano-cho, Kasai |
| ACCESS | Car: Approx. 10 min. from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway Train: Get off at Hokkeguchi Station of the Hojo Railway, then approx. 15 min. by rent-a-cycle |
Service is available only in Japanese.
Kita-Harima Regional Tourism Association /
Kita-Harima District Administration Office, Hyogo Prefecture
Office. 1075-2 Yahiro, Kato, Hyogo 673-1431
Phone. 0795-42-9447
Nishiwaki City (Commerce and tourism section)/
Nishiwaki City Tourist Association
Phone. 0795-22-3111
Nishiwaki Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0795-22-3901
Miki City (Commerce and tourism section)
Phone. 0794-82-2000
Miki City Tourism Association
Phone. 0794-83-8400
Miki Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0794-82-3190
Yokawa Society of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0794-72-1406
Ono City (Tourism section) /
Ono City Tourism Association
Phone. 0794-63-1929
Ono Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0794-63-1161
Kasai City (Culture, tourism, and sports section) /
Kasai City Tourism Association
Phone. 0790-49-8200
Kasai Tourist Information Center
Phone. 0790-42-8823
Kasai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0790-42-0416
Kato City (Commercial and tourism section)
Phone. 0795-43-0530
Kato City Tourism Association
Phone. 0795-48-0995
Kato Society of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0795-42-0253
Taka Town (Commercial and tourism section) /
Taka Town Tourism Association
Phone. 0795-32-4779
Taka Society of Commerce & Industry
Phone. 0795-32-2161
We will guide you through the history and culture of the region. Please do not hesitate to apply.
Nishiwaki City :: Denku Guide
(Where to apply) Kita-Harima Den-en Kukan Museum General Information Center
Phone. 0795-25-2370
Miki City :: Guide Volunteer Miki
(Where to apply) Miki City Tourism Association
Phone. 0794-83-8400
Ono City :: Ono Guide Himawari
(Where to apply) Ono City Tourism Association
Phone. 0794-63-1929
Kasai City :: Kasai Historic Road Volunteer Guide
(Where to apply) Kasai City Tourism Association
Phone. 0790-49-8200
Kato City :: Kato Tourism Volunteer Association
(Where to apply) Kato City Tourism Association
Phone. 0795-48-0995
Taka Town :: Taka Friendly Volunteer Guide
(Where to apply) Naka Friendly Museum
Phone. 0795-32-0685
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