Traveling around Japan without tourists
Discover the best places to go from Kobe city (神戸市)
Located in Fukuchiyama (福知山), Fukuchiyama Onsen Yōrō no Yu (福知山温泉 養老の湯) is a hidden gem in Kyoto Prefecture, offering one of the most relaxing and scenic hot spring experiences in the Kansai region. With its expansive open-air baths (rotenburo, 露天風呂), traditional Japanese gardens, and various therapeutic baths, this onsen is perfect for those looking to unwind in nature, away from the usual tourist crowds.
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Takaya Jinja Temple (高屋神社) is one of the most beautiful sights in Shikoku. Known for its Sky Torii (天空の鳥居), it stands 404 metres above Mount Inazumi (稲積山). It offers panoramic views of the Seto Sea and the city of Kan’onji, making it one of the most beautiful sights in Shikoku.
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The Ōnaruto Bridge Walkway (大鳴門橋遊歩道), is a walkway located under the Ōnaruto Kyō Bridge (大鳴門橋), allowing you to walk 450 meters suspended 45 meters above the Naruto Kaikyō (鳴門海峡), offering a privileged perspective of the famous water whirlpools that give the area its name.
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In Hyogo Prefecture, the JR Fukuchiyama Line Haikensen (JR福知山線廃線敷) offers a unique experience by combining nature, railway history and adventure. This former railway line, which once connected the region via locomotives, has been transformed into a scenic trail of approximately 4.7 kilometers along the Mukogawa River (武庫川). Opened as a hiking trail in 2016, visitors can explore the route at their own risk.
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The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (明石海峡大橋), also known as the “Great Akashi Strait Bridge”, is one of the most impressive engineering works in Japan. With a length of 3,911 meters, it is the longest suspension bridge in the world.
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