Sightseeing

The Kasumi area faces the Japan Sea. The view at the Kasumi coast is stunningly beautiful. In summer, the coast welcomes lots of sea-goers. In winter, fishermen harvest snow crabs and you can relish crab dishes at hotels in the area.

Kamikawa Town has the Tonomine Kogen and Mineyama Kogen areas, famous as film and drama locations. Moreover, it is surrounded by rich nature such as the Ochi River where the clear stream flows, and mountains over 1,000 metres. You can watch snow in winter, Japanese pampas grass in autumn, a firefly in summer, a cherry tree in spring.

Yabu is a designated city located in the Tajima region in northern Hyogo Prefecture. It was established in 2004 when the four towns of Yabu, Oya, Yoka, and Sekinomiya merged. It is a mountainous countryside town flowing with rivers and is snowy during the winter. The area is known for outdoor activities, sacred and cultural festivals, and nature spots such as the beautiful Tendaki Falls and the majestic Mount Hyonosen overlooking the town. Yabu has lush and beautiful nature during every season. Although Japan is known for its technology and futuristic districts, the traditional and serene atmosphere of the inaka (countryside) can be experienced in Yabu. It is the perfect destination for the outdoor enthusiast with many activities available such as paragliding, canyoning, mountain climbing, skiing, and camping. Come and travel back in time, and enjoy the traditional Japanese landscape with us!