Parks in Hyōgo

Hyōgo prefecture has 91 parks, including Hamanomiyakōen and Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park. They offer a diverse range of experiences for visitors.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Hamanomiyakōen

Hamanomiyakōen

Hamanomiyakōen is a large park in Kakogawa City with historical significance and recreational fa...

Yagi Iseki Park

Yagi Iseki Park

Yagi Archaeological Park offers sea views, playground equipment, and a glimpse into ancient hist...

Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park

Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park

This park preserves earthquake damage as a memorial, offering a sobering look at a natural disas...

Amagasaki no Mori Chūō Park

Amagasaki no Mori Chūō Park

Amagasaki Forest Park is a large urban green space built on former factory land.

átoa

átoa

átoa is a unique museum in Kobe, combining aquarium, zoo, and art exhibits for a diverse experie...

Yodel Forest

Yodel Forest

Yodel Forest is an agricultural park with animals and workshops, great for families.

Village of Happiness KOBE

Village of Happiness KOBE

A comprehensive park in Kobe with sports, recreation, and welfare facilities, good for a relaxin...

Air Front Oasis Shimogawara

Air Front Oasis Shimogawara

This park offers close-up views of aircraft taking off and landing at Osaka International Airpor...

Sky Land Harada

Sky Land Harada

Rooftop park above a water treatment plant, offering close-up views of airplanes.

River Mall

River Mall

River Mall is a unique waterside park in Kobe, known for its urban design and rose garden.

Mikiyama Sōgō Park

Mikiyama Sōgō Park

Miki-yama General Park offers extensive sports facilities and panoramic views, ideal for active...

Itami Sky Park

Itami Sky Park

Itami Sky Park offers unique, close-up views of airplanes taking off and landing.

Tajima Plateau Botanical Gardens

Tajima Plateau Botanical Gardens

Botanical gardens showcasing over 2,000 native plant species, including a natural monument tree.

Rokko Garden Terrace

Rokko Garden Terrace

Mountaintop complex with British-style buildings, observation decks, and dining, offering panora...

Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork

Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork

See oriental white storks up close at this free research and breeding facility.

Hyōgo Prefectural Tamba Namikimichi Central Park

Hyōgo Prefectural Tamba Namikimichi Central Park

A large park offering nature, history, and dinosaur-themed activities for all ages.

Hyōgo Prefectural Tamba Nenrin-no-Sato Park

Hyōgo Prefectural Tamba Nenrin-no-Sato Park

A park dedicated to woodcraft and forestry, offering cultural activities and exhibitions.

Hyōgo Prefectural Tajima Pasture Park

Hyōgo Prefectural Tajima Pasture Park

A mountain park with a ranch, museum, and ski resort, offering diverse activities and scenic vie...

Hyōgo Prefectural Maruyamagawa Park

Hyōgo Prefectural Maruyamagawa Park

A riverside park offering sports, recreation, and art within a national park.

Awajishima Park

Awajishima Park

Awajishima Park offers expansive green spaces and views of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Kobe city.

Hyōgo Prefectural Akō Seaside Park

Hyōgo Prefectural Akō Seaside Park

Large seaside park with an amusement park, salt fields, and camping facilities.

Futatabi Park

Futatabi Park

Futatabi Park is a large scenic park in Kobe, recognized for its natural beauty and historical s...

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

Japan's 15th national park, offering vast gardens and recreation near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

Kinosaki Marine World

Kinosaki Marine World

Kinosaki Marine World is an aquarium with sea life and interactive experiences, offering views o...

Shukugawa Park

Shukugawa Park

Shukugawa Park is a scenic river park, famous for its 1,700 cherry trees.

Ohama Coast

Ohama Coast

Ohama Coast is a scenic 750-meter sandy beach, part of a national park, offering recreation and...

Nasa Forest Park

Nasa Forest Park

Nasa Forest Park was a large nature park with a campsite, now permanently closed.

Himeji Park

Himeji Park

Himeji Park is a large historical park surrounding Himeji Castle, offering gardens, museums, and...

Himeji City Zoo

Himeji City Zoo

Himeji City Zoo offers a compact animal experience within Himeji Castle's historic grounds.

Aiai Park

Aiai Park

Aiai Park: a unique blend of English and Japanese horticulture, showcasing local tree grafting h...

Syousekiheki Park

Syousekiheki Park

Syousekiheki Park offers a dramatic rhyolite cliff, wild flowers, and a shrine.

Okami Park

Okami Park

Okami Park offers scenic views of the Kasumi Coast, Sea of Japan, and unique natural monuments.

Hiraike Park

Hiraike Park

Hiraike Park is a natural park with a reservoir, offering recreation and Oga lotus viewing.

Maya Shizen Kansatsu-en

Maya Shizen Kansatsu-en

Mountain garden with diverse flora, walking paths, and a famous night view.

Nihon Heso Park

Nihon Heso Park

Visit Nihon Heso Park to stand at Japan's geographical center and explore unique museums.

Koyaike Park

Koyaike Park

Koyaike Park is a bird sanctuary with a historic pond, offering a peaceful escape.

Kobe East Park

Kobe East Park

Kobe East Park is Japan's first Western-style park, offering historical monuments and a children...

Uemura Naomi Memorial Sports Park

Uemura Naomi Memorial Sports Park

A municipal sports park in Toyooka City with diverse facilities for all ages.

Sumoto Civic Square

Sumoto Civic Square

Urban park preserving historic red brick factory buildings, now housing a library and restaurant...

Awaji World Park Onokoro

Awaji World Park Onokoro

Awaji World Park Onokoro: a miniature park with global landmarks and amusement rides.

Minatogawa Park

Minatogawa Park

Minatogawa Park is a historic urban park built on a battlefield and riverbed.

Shirasagi-yama Park

Shirasagi-yama Park

Shirasagi-yama Park offers song monuments, walking paths, and Kofun-period burial mounds.

Kōbe Portopia Land

Kōbe Portopia Land

Kobe Portopia Land was a popular amusement park, now closed, that once offered unique attraction...

Roadside station Koube Fruit Flower Park Oosawa

Roadside station Koube Fruit Flower Park Oosawa

This roadside station offers diverse family entertainment, from hot springs to fruit picking and...

Kobe Oji Zoo

Kobe Oji Zoo

Kobe Oji Zoo offers a diverse animal collection, a historic residence, and cherry blossoms.

Kobecity Agricultural Park

Kobecity Agricultural Park

A 200-hectare agricultural park in Kobe featuring wine production, museums, and outdoor dining f...

Suma Aqualife Park

Suma Aqualife Park

Suma Aqualife Park was a popular aquarium that closed in 2023.

Kobe Sports Park

Kobe Sports Park

Kobe Sports Park is a large urban park built for major sports events, offering various athletic...

Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park

Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park

Maiko Park offers historical villas, a battery site, and views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

Sumaura Park

Sumaura Park

Sumaura Park offers scenic views, historical sites, and cherry blossoms, perfect for a relaxing...

Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park

Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park

Amusement park on mountain peaks with panoramic views, gardens, and hiking trails.

Takasago City General Sports Park

Takasago City General Sports Park

Sports park with various facilities, good for a stop if you are into Japanese sports.

Tsuzumigataki Park

Tsuzumigataki Park

Tsuzumigataki Park offers a scenic waterfall, seasonal beauty, and a glimpse into local history.

Tatsuno Park

Tatsuno Park

Tatsuno Park offers nature, history, and a zoo, perfect for a relaxing hour.

Minatoyama Aquarium

Minatoyama Aquarium

A unique aquarium in a renovated school, offering diverse exhibits and interactive fishing.

Kobe Suma Sea World

Kobe Suma Sea World

Kobe Suma Sea World is a new aquarium with Western Japan's only orca exhibits.

Kamisakabe-Nishi Park

Kamisakabe-Nishi Park

Urban botanical garden, a green oasis with diverse plant and animal life, easily accessible by t...

Ikuno Ginzan silver mine

Ikuno Ginzan silver mine

Explore 1000 meters of historic silver and copper mine tunnels, a cool and unique experience.

Koyori Park

Koyori Park

Koyori Park is a unique traffic-themed park in Kobe, preserving vintage vehicles and offering fa...

Amagasaki Memorial Park

Amagasaki Memorial Park

Amagasaki Memorial Park is a large sports complex, good for a walk or to watch local games.

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