Hyogo Prefecture
兵庫県
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Kobe and Port Tower: Kobe is a beautiful port city, and the Port Tower offers a wonderful night view. Kobe is also characterized by its exotic cityscape.
Mt. Rokko and Rokko Pasture: Mt. Rokko is a mountain that can be climbed or hiked, and from the top you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kobe City and Osaka City. At Rokko Ranch, visitors can interact with animals.
Himeji Castle: Himeji Castle is a national treasure and is known for its beautiful white walls. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall are wonderful seasons.
Awaji City and Awaji World Park: Awaji City is home to Awaji World Park, a spread of facilities where visitors can interact with animals. Awaji Island is also attractive for its nature.
Harima Town and Japanese original landscape: In Harima Town, Japanese original landscape spreads out, welcoming visitors with its rural landscape and old houses.
Nada Sake Brewery and Sake: Hyogo Prefecture's sake, known as Nada no Bishu, can be tasted and observed at a local brewery.
Awaji World Park and Animals: Awaji World Park has safaris and attractions that allow visitors to experience the great nature of Africa.
Around Awaji Island
淡路島一周
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Around Awaji Island
(153km)
Although it is an easy-to-understand course that goes around the island, it has a rewarding profile with an elevation gain of 1,600m. What continues to attract cyclists like us are the many local delicacies, including sweet onions from Awaji Island. This is the standard Awaiichi route, which has the triple beats of running, food, and scenery, allowing you to enjoy the blue ocean, enjoy the refueling spots that appear everywhere you go, and offset your calorie intake.
Round Nishi-Harima Model Route
ぐるっと西はりま モデルルート
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Round Nishi-Harima Model Route
(172km)
A well rounded course including ocean, mountains, rivers, and gourmet food.
Himeji-Akashi Bicycle Route
姫路明石自転車道線
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Himeji-Akashi Bicycle Route
(36km)
The general prefectural road Himeji-Akashi Bicycle Path Line is a 36km bicycle path from Himeji City to Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Harima Chuo Bicycle Route
播磨中央自転車道線
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Harima Chuo Bicycle Route
(25km)
The general prefectural road, Harima Chuo Bicycle Route, is a 25km bicycle path running from Kato-shi to Kakogawa-shi, Hyogo Prefecture.
Kamide Yamada Bicycle Path Route
神出山田自転車道線
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Kamide Yamada Bicycle Path Route
(19km)
The general prefectural road Kamide Yamada Bicycle Path Line is a 19-km bicycle path running from Nishi Ward to Kita Ward in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
It is commonly known as the "Kamide Yamada Bicycle Path.
Kasai Round-the-Course
加西一周コース
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Kasai Round-the-Course
(62km)
This is a long course that circles around Kasai City.
Completing this course, which is packed with the charms of Kasai, will allow you to fully enjoy the nature and history of Kasai, a place associated with Fudoki, the oldest chronicle of Japanese culture.
A spectacular course with a sea breeze
潮風香る絶景コース
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A spectacular course with a sea breeze
(59km)
This route mainly follows the coastline facing the Seto Inland Sea. On a clear day, Shodoshima and Shikoku can be seen. The section from Mitsu to Murozu is called "Nanamagari," and is a standard course visited by many cyclists, but be sure to do your homework on the course before setting out if you are a beginner or if you are short on time and energy, as there is a lot of traffic.
Silver Carriage Road Course
銀の馬車道コース
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Silver Carriage Road Course
(53km)
This cycling course runs from the heart-shaped town of Kamikawa through Ichikawa Town to the kappa town of Fukuzaki Town. Bring your own bicycle and enjoy a leisurely ride around Teramae Station on the Bantan Line, where a bright red train runs.
Harima Central Bike Path Course
播磨中央自転車道コース
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Harima Central Bike Path Course
(36km)
This is a course from the Harima Central Bicycle Path to the eastern part of Kasai.
The first half of the course is a well-maintained Harima Chuo Bicycle Path, and the second half is a flat road. This course is just right for intermediate riders and touring with friends.
Ancient History Experience Course
古代の歴史体験コース
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Ancient History Experience Course
(30km)
The area around JR Tsuchiyama Station is dotted with reservoirs of various sizes, including Kako Great Pond, the largest reservoir in Hyogo Prefecture, which is said to have been formed by the footprints of giants walking in the Fudoki. Cycling in Harima to experience the world of Harimakuni Fudoki, including the remains of pit houses and Ohnaka Ruins Park (Archaeology Museum)
Inaba-kaido, Chikusa River Course
因幡街道・千種川コース
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Inaba-kaido, Chikusa River Course
(29km)
The "Inaba Highway" connects Himeji in Harima Province (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Tottori in Inaba Province (Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture), which was built in the Edo Period. The course running through the Hyogo area starts at Kamigori Station in Kamigori Town, Ako County, Hyogo Prefecture.
Rural Hojo Railway Course
田園走る北条鉄道コース
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Rural Hojo Railway Course
(27km)
This course runs along the railway line in the southern part of Kasai City, a town served by the Hojo Railway, a local line connecting Hojo-machi Station in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture, to Awo Station in Ono City. The course is full of great gourmet restaurants!
Kakogawa Right Bank Bicycle Route
加古川右岸自転車道線
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Kakogawa Right Bank Bicycle Route
(21km)
The general prefectural road, Kakogawa River Right Bank Bicycle Path Line is a 21-km bicycle path from Takasago City to Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture.