You will receive a free quarterly E-mail Newsletter! Ryokan & Restaurants in Hyogo which are English-friendly. Guided Tours Available by volunteers in Hyogo Translation Service is also available. Sannnomiya/Motomachi Area / Kobe City Port Area / Mt.Rokko/Mt.Maya Area / East Kobe Area / Hyogo/Nagata Area / Suma/Maiko Area / West Kobe Area / North Kobe Area Hyogo/Nagata Area [Nohfukuji Temple (Hyogo no Daibutsu)] The Great Buddha statue of the temple known as “Hyogo no Daibutsu” stands tall at 11 meters.  The original statue was built in the Meiji era, but the metal used for it was confiscated in a metal shortage during World War II.  The present statue was rebuilt in 1991.  The temple grounds are home to Taira no Kiyomori’s grave and a monument in memory of the Kobe Incident when Taki Zensaburo, a samurai of the Bizen Clan, commited ritual suicide. Address: 1-39 Kitasakasegawa-cho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe Open: 9:00 - 17:00 Tel.:  078-652-1715 Access:  8 minute walk from JR Hyogo Station The Top of This Page [Hyogo Canal & Shinkawa Canal] These two canals located in Wadamisaki are the largest in Japan.  Many ships in Wadamisaki took refuge in Shinkawa Canal (1,311m) in bad weather, and became buried under the silt, eventually blocking the canal as a result.  It was here that much of the ancient port of Owada no Tomari was discovered.  Later in 1898, Hyogo Canal (1,800 m) was constructed as a passage to Hyogo Tsu.  This canal made huge contributions to the development of the local economy.  Along the banks of Shinkawa Canal a 300m promenade was constructed with a wooden path and benches that make make it an ideal spot for enjoying the waterside atmosphere.  There are also panels there which explain the history of the canals. Access: 15 minute from JR Hyogo Station The Top of This Page [HOME'S STADIUM KOBE] This stadium has a natural grass ground and was the site of hard fought matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.  It has become the home of Vissel Kobe, Kobe’s professional soccer team since April 2003 and also boasts a panoramic restaurant, a heated swimming pool and gym. Tel.:078-795-5589 Access:5 minute walk from Kobe Municipal Subway Misaki-Koen Station The Top of This Page Hyogo Tourism Association Hyogo Prefectural Government Bldg. No.1,5-10-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan Postal Code:650-8567 Tel:078-361-7661 Fax:078-361-7662 e-mail: