In the Heian period (794-1185), the road connecting the hot springs of Arima and Himeji through Miki was developed and used as a bypass of the Sanyo Road. During the siege of Miki Castle in the warring states period, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, having learned about the Arima Hot Springs, had the spring water from Arima brought to Abuta district in Miki for the wounded soldiers to bathe in and recuperate. Another famous episode is that the strategist, Hanbei Takenaka, passed through this road on his way to a recuperation site.This historic road where the old streetscape remains is called the Yunoyama Kaido Historic Road (hot spring mountain road) in memory of days gone by.
| PHONE | 0794-83-8400 (Miki City Tourism Association) |
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| ACCESS | 1 min. walk from Miki-uenomaru or Ebisu Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line |
Among the autumn festivals held in Miki, the exemplary ones are held at Omiya Hachimangu Shrine and Iwatsubo Shrine, where men come out to the shrines with gorgeous futon-topped ornate drum palanquins. In particular, the men running up the 85 steep stairs at the Omiya Hachimangu Shrine carrying the palanquins that weigh approx. 2 tons is a must-see.
| PHONE | 0794-83-8400 (Miki City Tourism Association) |
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| ACCESS | (Omiya Hachimangu Shrine) A 10 min. walk from Miki Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line (Iwatsubo Shrine) A 15 min. walk from Ebisu Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line |
The festival is a major event where one can get in touch with the traditions and culture of Miki City, which is known for its forged cutlery that dates back to ancient times. The festival is held on the first Saturday and Sunday of November every year and includes exhibitions, direct selling, the “metal hardware surprising market,” traditional forging work as well as stage events.
| PHONE | 0794-82-2000 (Commerce and tourism section, Miki City) 0794-82-3190 (Miki Chamber of Commerce and Industry) |
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| ACCESS | Go to the venue on the free bus from Ebisu Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line Go to the venue on the free bus from the Roadside Station Miki and other special parking areas |
This was built as a second home in the last years of the Meiji era. The modern Japanese-style building and the garden, which features a path going around the pond, are widely held in high regard.
| PHONE | 0794-83-8400 (Miki City Tourism Association) |
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| ADDRESS | 3-6-24 Honmachi, Miki |
| HOURS | 10:00-16:00 Open on Saturdays and Sundays |
| ACCESS | A 10 min. walk from Miki Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line |
The building is a nationally registered tangible cultural property representing the architectural style of the later Edo period.
| PHONE | 0794-83-8400 (Miki City Tourism Association) |
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| ADDRESS | 2-2-17 Honmachi, Miki |
| HOURS | 10:00-16:00 Closed on Tuesdays |
| ACCESS | A 7 min. walk from Miki Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line |
With the deep greenery in the background, white thread-like water flows on top of the 4 m high, 30 m wide black monolithic rock to create a beautiful natural scenery.
| PHONE | 0794-83-8400 (Miki City Tourism Association) |
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| ADDRESS | Kinkai, Yokawa-cho, Miki |
| ACCESS | 5 min. by car from Yokawa IC on the Chugoku Expressway |
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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