HYOGO(兵庫) - KANSAI

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Hyogo (兵庫) is a prefecture in the Kansai region and is located in the mid-western part of Japan's main island of Honshu. Its capital is Kobe City.

Hyogo has the world's longest suspension bridge, Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi, with a center span of 1,991 meters. There are scenic spots like the Seto Inland Sea National Park, the San-in Kaigan Coast National Park and Awaji-shima Island. It also has numerous cultural heritage spots, for example the Himeji Castle, which is classified as a World Heritage Site.

Sightseeing Sites in Hyogo
Himeji Castle Akashikaikyo-ohashi (Akashi-kaikyo Bridge) Kobe
Himeji Castle
Known for its beauty and supposed resemblance to an egret, it is listed on the World Heritage list.
Himeji Castle Travel Guide
Akashikaikyo-ohashi Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge, Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi, with a center span of 1,991 meters.
Akashikaikyo-ohashi Bridge Travel Guide
Himeji

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