Hyōgo Prefecture, Prefecture in Kansai Region, Japan
Hyōgo Prefecture stretches between the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan, featuring mountainous terrains and coastal regions across 8,400 square kilometers.
Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Hyōgo Prefecture emerged as an administrative division, becoming a central point for international trade through Kobe Port.
The prefecture contains multiple National Treasures, including Himeji Castle and Chōkō-ji temple, representing Japanese architectural achievements through different periods.
The extensive railway network connects major cities within the prefecture, providing transportation links between Kobe, Himeji, Nishinomiya, and neighboring regions.
The Nada district produces 25 percent of Japan's sake, utilizing pure water from Mount Rokko and locally cultivated rice varieties.
Location: Japan
Inception: July 12, 1868
Capital city: Kobe
Shares border with: Okayama Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture
Website: https://web.pref.hyogo.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.69125,135.18308
Latest update: June 1, 2025 05:06
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