2026 Kasai Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

In May 2026, I needed a place to stay in Tokyo for a week and had to decide on the right neighborhood. I was looking for something affordable yet comfortable (I’m perfectly fine with capsule hotels, but for a night or two at most). So, my main search criteria were: 1️⃣ a private space—either a room or an apartment, 2️⃣ a 20-30 minute commute to the city center via public transit, and 3️⃣ a nightly rate of no more than 8,000–10,000 JPY (about 4,000–5,000 RUB). 📍 I ended up picking Edogawa, specifically the area around Kasai Station. It’s a quiet neighborhood equipped with all the essential infrastructure for daily life. It only takes a quick 20-minute subway ride to get downtown. 🚍 Right next to Kasai Station is a bus terminal where you can catch a comfortable ride to ✈️ Haneda Airport in 20-40 minutes (depending on traffic) for 1,200 JPY, to ✈️ Narita Airport in about an hour for 1,800 JPY, and to Tokyo Disney Resort in just 20-30 minutes. 🛒 There’s a large supermarket nearby and tons of konbini (convenience stores) all around. 🎪 Local entertainment includes Kasai Rinkai Park—a massive green park right by the bay with a giant Ferris wheel and an aquarium—as well as the free Edogawa Natural Zoo. 🛋️ I stayed at the KAIKIN-Nakakasai apartments, just a leisurely 10-minute stroll to the subway. The perks included self check-in (you get an entry PIN code in advance), a decently sized room for the price, a balcony, and it was quite clean. Tested! Approved! Highly rated!

A floral paradise in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture. In spring, colorful tulips bloom in all their glory, spreading across a breathtaking flower field. The Tulip Festival is followed by the Nemophila Exhibition, giving you the perfect opportunity to fully soak in the spring vibes. 🌷 Tulip Festival 2026 Mar 14 (Sat) – Apr 19 (Sun), 2026 🪻 Nemophila Exhibition Apr 18 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed/Holiday), 2026 Date of visit: Mar 28, 2026 · ------------------------------------------------ 🏠 Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center 📍 1282-1 Iimori, Toyokuracho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture 🚇 Approx. 17 mins by bus from Hojomachi Station 🕘 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed: Wednesdays (Subject to change by season) 💰: Adults 550 yen, High school students and under enter free · ------------------------------------------------ Fields

■Hawaian Cafe Magic Pancake Kasai Main Branch Kasai City Pancake Hawaii Cafe Today, I visited Magic Pancake in Kasai City✨ Kasai City is an area rich in nature, known as the Harima area in Hyogo♪ Amidst all of this, there is a stylish, large-scale cafe♪ In addition to enjoying various types of pancakes, this cafe also offers hamburgers and a variety of Hawaiian-style foods✨ As the name of the store suggests, the texture of the pancakes is particularly famous♪ Today, I had fresh fruit pancakes and Affogato premium pancakes♪ The texture of the pancakes is like steamed bread, chewy but very light♪ The affogato has a bitter, adult taste★ The interior of the store is filled with greenery, and just being in this space is soothing♪ I will visit again♪ #HyogoTrip #KasaiCity #Pancakes

"Gaina Seimenjo" is a highly sought-after udon restaurant in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture. Its main draw is the incredibly chewy noodles made in the authentic Kagawa style, paired with a delightfully sweet broth. It's a favorite among both locals and fans who travel from afar. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Sanuki udon! · ------------------------------------------------ ✔︎ Incredibly chewy noodles made in the authentic Kagawa style ✔︎ Sweet broth so good you'll want to drink every last drop ✔︎ Highly rated chicken tempura and assorted tempura · ------------------------------------------------ 🏠 Gaina Seimenjo 📍 25-3 Izumi-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕙 Weekdays 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM 🗓️ Closed: Every Tuesday, Jan 1st & 2nd 🅿︎ Parking: Available Visited in March 2026 · ------------------------------------------------ Gourmet Tour

Location: sora Kasai Address: 2274-11 Uzurano-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About a 10-minute drive from Hokkeguchi Station on the Hojo Railway 🚗 This is a peace education facility where you can learn about the World War II-era Uzurano Airfield. The life-size fighter plane models and exhibits are incredibly impressive! ✈️ The facility is spotless and features video exhibits, making it fun and engaging even if you aren't a history buff 📺 There are also remnants of the old runway nearby. The exhibits here explain everything in great detail, making it a highly educational experience! 💰 Admission Fees 💰 · Exhibition Room Area - 200 yen/person (High school students and above) *150 yen/person for groups of 15 or more Free (Junior high school students and below) · Cafe & Shop - Free

Spring Kasai City in Hyogo Prefecture is a hidden gem offering a perfect mix of flower parks, sightseeing, and great food. It's a highly satisfying day-trip destination packed with photogenic spots. Highly recommended for a relaxing spring getaway. · ------------------------------------------------ ① Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center (Adults: 550 yen) 💡 A spectacular flower park with blooming tulips in spring 📍 1282-1 Iimori, Toyokuracho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture ② café FLAT 💡 Strawberry fair held from December to May, featuring highly photogenic strawberry parfaits 📍 114-1 Nakanishicho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture ③ sora Kasai 💡 An exhibition museum to learn about the Shidenkai fighter plane and WWII history (High school students and older: 200 yen) 📍 2274-11 Uzuranocho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture ④ Gaina Seimenjo 💡 A popular restaurant with long lines, known for its chewy Sanuki udon 📍 25-3 Izumicho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture · ------------------------------------------------ Outing Prefectural Flower Center Travel Trip

From Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, the 2026 Tulip Festival will kick off! Held annually according to the tulip blooming period, this event allows visitors to enjoy the vibrant tulips blooming throughout the park. The park is home to 300 varieties and 140,000 tulips, making it a grand spectacle. In March, tulips in the greenhouse bloom first, and before March 26, the Flower Center greenhouse will host the "Early Spring Tulip Exhibition," showcasing potted tulips with controlled blooming. From early to mid-April, the flowerbed tulips reach their peak viewing period. From April 4 to 19, the "Tulip Variety Exhibition" will display about 250 rare varieties, including lily-shaped, double-petal, and fringed types. Additionally, hyacinths, daffodils, and other flowers will bloom successively, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the colorful spring scenery and feel the vitality of nature. Come join this springtime feast and capture the beauty of this dazzling sea of flowers!

🚃【Transportation Guide】 📍Address: 10 Ichijoji Hattodencho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 🚇How to get there: Take the Eizan Electric Railway from Demachiyanagi Station Get off at Ichijoji Station and walk west for 3 minutes to arrive✨ (Surrounded by universities, the artistic atmosphere is very strong~) 📚【Store Highlights】 💫 Curated Books | Each one carefully selected by the staff ✅ New books + second-hand books + independent publications + foreign language books ✅ Breaks conventional categories, arranged by color/theme/mood You’ll be pleasantly surprised!✨ 🏡【Ambiance】 Warm red brick exterior Cozy and elegant interior decoration Antique bookshelves + vintage trinkets Feels like stepping into a healing Japanese drama scene📺 🌈【Multi-functional Space】 Not just a bookstore! Here you’ll also find: ✨ Artistic goods shop ✨ Mini gallery ✨ Themed event space Regular artist exhibitions held A must-visit for art lovers!🎨 📌【Practical Info】 ⏰ Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 🎫 Admission: Free 📸 Photography: No photos inside the store (But we can take pictures outside together~) 🌟Tips: Nearby are several famous art universities in Kyoto After visiting the bookstore, you can also check out the small shops around the universities~

✨ The Charm of Sushi Kanta 🐟 Fresh and Generous Toppings Known for its large and thick slices of fresh seafood. Enjoy seasonal delicacies and savor the taste of Hyogo's ocean treasures even during your sightseeing trip. 🍵 Affordable Lunch Sets During lunchtime, their popular set includes nigiri sushi, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), and red miso soup. A great way to enjoy authentic sushi at a reasonable price, making it a favorite among tourists. 👨👩👧👦 Tourist-Friendly Atmosphere With both counter and table seating, it's welcoming for solo travelers and groups alike. Many locations also offer spacious parking, making it convenient to stop by during a road trip. --- 🚩 Recommended Occasions After visiting Himeji Castle After enjoying a stroll around Kobe's port town To conclude a relaxing trip to Arima Onsen

Providing information on outings in Hyogo 🌿 📍 Kobe Illuminage [Address] Kobe Fruit & Flower Park Osawa [Event Period] October 24th (Friday) - February 1st (Sunday) [Time] 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM [Admission Fee] Charged 📍 umie Winter Illuminations [Address] Kobe Harborland umie [Event Period] November 1st (Saturday) - February 14th (Saturday) [Time] Mosaic 2nd Floor 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM umie 1st Floor 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM [Admission Fee] Free 📍 KOBE UMIAKARI [Address] Kobe Harborland [Event Period] November 1st (Sat) - December 25th (Thu) [Time] Varies by facility [Admission Fee] Free 📍Hikari no Mori Night Art Walk [Address] ROKKO Forest Sound Museum, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden [Event Period] September 20th (Sat) - November 30th (Sun) [Time] 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM [Admission Fee] 📍Forest Sound Wonder Christmas 2025 [Address] ROKKO Forest Sound Museum [Event Period] November 25th (Tue) - December 25th (Thu) [Time] 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Admission Fee] [Other Information] Closed on December 4th, 11th, and 18th during the event. 📍 Kobe Christmas Market 2025 - Christmas in an Old Castle - [Address] Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden [Event Period] November 8th (Sat) - December 25th (Thu) [Hours] Monday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM (Last ropeway ride up at 4:45 PM) Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays / December 15th (Mon) - 25th (Thu): 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Last ropeway ride up at 8:15 PM) [Admission Fee] Admission Fee 📍 Kobe Old Foreign Settlement Illuminations [Address] Daimaru Kobe Store [Event Period] October 3rd (Friday) - February 28th (Saturday) [Time] Lights on: After sunset - 10:00 PM [Admission Fee] Free 📍SOL's Christmas [Address] Kobe International Conference Center SOL [Event Period] November 20th (Thursday) - December 25th (Thursday) [Time] Lights on: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM [Admission Fee] Free 📍 Kobe Luminarie [Address] Former Foreign Settlement, Higashi Yuenchi Park, Meriken Park [Event Period] January 30th (Friday) - February 8th (Sunday) [Time] Dusk to 9:30 PM [Admission] Free (some admission fees apply) 📍 Kobe Meriken Christmas [Address] Meriken Park [Event Period] December 20th (Saturday) - December 2nd Thursday, December 5th [Time] 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM [Admission] Free 📍Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel Illuminations [Address] Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel [Event Period] November 1st (Sat) - December 25th (Thu) [Time] 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM [Admission] Free 📍Suma Rikyu Lumiere 2025 [Address] Suma Rikyu Park [Event Period] November 8th (Sat) - December 7th (Sun) [Time] 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Admission Fee] Charged 📍Papios Akashi Christmas Tree Illumination [Address] Papios Akashi 2nd Floor, Civic Square [Event Period] November 8th (Sat) - December 25th (Thu) [Time] 5. 30 PM onwards [Admission Fee] Free 📍Awaji Highway Oasis Christmas Tree [Address] Awaji Highway Oasis [Event Period] November 1st (Sat) - December 25th (Thu) [Time] All Day [Admission Fee] Free admission 📍FUKURARIE 2025 [Address] Around Fukura Roadside Station [Event Period] November 16th (Sun) - January 12th (Mon) [Time] 6. 00 PM - 11:00 PM [Admission Fee] Free viewing 📍Tsukashin Winter Illuminations 2025 [Address] Carillon Garden, Nishimachi Terrace [Event Period] November 8th (Sat) - January 12th (Mon) [Time] 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM [Admission Fee] Free 📍Himeji Castle Light-Up Event "DANDELION" Himeji Castle x NAKED, INC. [Address] Himeji Castle [Event Period] November 22nd (Sat) - December 11th (Thu) [Time] 5:45 PM - 9:15 PM [Admission Fee] Charged 📍Himeji Otemae Street Illuminations 2025 [Address] Otemae Street Part of Otemae Park and the Karō Yashiki Ruins Park [Event Period] November 22nd (Sat) - February 22nd (Sun) [Time] 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (5:00 PM - Midnight on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) [Admission Fee] Free 📍Christmas of Flowers and Lights [Address] Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center [Event Period] Saturdays and Sundays only, from December 6th (Sat) to December 21st (Sun) [Time] 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM *Last admission is at 7:30 PM [Admission Fee] 📍Yumura Lighthouse [Address] Yumura Onsen Pocket Park [Event Period] Saturday, November 29th - Thursday, December 25th [Time] 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM [Admission Fee] Free #HyogoOuting #Illuminations #HyogoIlluminations #KobeIlluminations

📍 Cafe Chameleon Address: 2103-14 Kariya, Ako City Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last Order: 4:30 PM) Morning: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Closed: Irregular holidays Parking: Free parking available (2 spaces) 🌿 Opened on September 23 (Tuesday) 📍 Tarumi Library Address: 1-5-1 Hinata, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Until 6:00 PM on Sundays and public holidays) Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday), December 29 - January 3 Parking: None 🌿 Opened on September 30 (Tuesday) 📍 Dodeka Cookie Studio Address: 6-1-15 Kumoi-dori, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Sannomiya OPA2 8F Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Experience Reception: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Experience End: 8:00 PM Pickup End: 9:00 PM) Closed: None Parking: Paid parking available (Parking ticket service follows Daiei Kobe Sannomiya Store policy) 🌿 Opened on October 18 (Saturday) 📍 Patisserie Consacre Kobe Kitano Store Address: 3-5-13-2 Kitano-cho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Tentative) Closed: None Parking: None 🌿 Opened on October 19 (Sunday) 📍 Natural Hot Spring Spa & Sauna "awa awa KOBE" Address: 1-3-3 Wakihama Kaigan-dori, Chuo Ward, Kobe City Hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Last Entry: 11:00 PM) Closed: None Parking: Dedicated parking available (Free for 5 hours with facility use) 🌿 Reopened on October 23 (Thursday) 📍 Chikyu no Niwa Himeji River City Store Address: 2560 Hosoe, Shikama Ward, Himeji City, Aeon Mall Himeji River City 3F Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last Entry: 7:30 PM) Closed: None Parking: Free parking available 🌿 Opened on October 24 (Friday) 📍 Nobikko Jumbo Kasai Hojo Store Address: 308-1 Hojo-cho Hojo, Kasai City, Aeon Mall Kasai Hojo 2F Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last Entry: 6:30 PM) Closed: None Parking: Free parking available 🌿 Opened on October 30 (Thursday) ⭐️ Register as a member on the free parenting support app "Tototto" to enjoy member rates. If you feel like visiting, leave a ❤️ emoji in the comments! 😆 If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment✏️, like👍, share, and save📲 to revisit later. Your support means a lot! 💐 Follow us for more updates! ❣️

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip [Ichijoji (Kasai City)] A temple trip where silence and history come alive, and where you can clear your mind at a famous autumn foliage spot 🍂✨ "Ichijoji" in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a historic temple that is said to have been founded during the Hakuho period. Also known as "Harima's Horyuji Temple," it is full of sights, such as the national treasure three-story pagoda and the important cultural property Buddha statue 🏯 When you actually visit, the sounds of birds echoing in the quiet grounds and the trees swaying in the wind are soothing, and you feel as if time has stopped 🍃 In autumn, the grounds are covered in autumn leaves, and the contrast with the three-story pagoda is spectacular! It's a hidden spot where you can spend a relaxing time with few people. 🚗Access: ・About 15 minutes by car from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway ・If using public transport, you can access it from JR Himeji Station via the Hojo Railway (transfer required) 🎯Tips: ・Especially recommended during autumn foliage season (mid- to late November)🍁 ・There are areas where admission is free, making it perfect for an "absolutely free trip"◎ ・The three-story pagoda is especially beautiful when the evening light shines in📸 You can share some quiet time with your partner, or immerse yourself in history and nature on your own. Why not enjoy a temple trip to calm your mind at a hidden spot in Kasai? Ichijoji #KasaiCity #Three-StoryPagoda #FamousSpotsForAutumnFoliage DomesticTravel #CoupleTrip #SoloTrip #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

The neighborhood of Hedong's old residence is really getting better and better! On Mother's Day, I came across a newly opened Western restaurant, a century-old bungalow, with green leaves outside and a super good environment. Walking in, I felt like I was in Southern France. Ordered a coconut king, sat down to rest, the breeze blew, the shadows of the trees, quite a sense of holiday atmosphere, next time with friends to come again for lunch.

Peaceful

An ideal place to relax.

Komainu GELATO 1265 Taya-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture A gelato shop located inside the grounds of Hachioji Shrine! A wide selection of seasonal gelatos made with carefully selected ingredients✨ Cute tile rice crackers with Komainu designs on top! Parking available ❥︎Double serving of 2 types Pumpkin & Komainu milk Tamba black bean kinako & pumpkin Smooth and delicious gelato♡ The most popular milk is as expected✨ The rare pumpkin is my favorite flavor🎃 A shop you'll want to visit every season (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) #Kasai City #Hyogo Trip #Hyogo Tourism #Gelato #Gourmet Trip

#Osaka Attractions Wangyin Wetland is an ecologically rich wetland reserve with beautiful environment and vast waters, providing an ideal habitat and attracting many migratory birds to come and inhabit and breed. You can observe various species of water birds here, from elegant egrets to cute wild ducks, which is a pleasant surprise. Visitors can bring binoculars and observe quietly along the trail. These birds are playing on the water or foraging on the shore, showing the harmony and vitality of nature🍃. The ecosystem here is quite complete. In addition to water birds, there are many other animals and plants that together form the ecological network of this wetland. Wangyin Wetland has complete facilities, including bird-watching platforms and trails, which are convenient for tourists to observe and take photos up close📸. Here, tourists can not only enjoy the fun of bird watching, but also feel the tranquility and beauty of nature, relaxing their body and mind.

On the way back from seeing the sunflowers in Sayo, I also stopped by Kasai City~😚 By chance, I found a gelato shop nearby It was a wonderful space that suddenly appeared in the grounds of Hachioji Shrine in Kasai City😆💓 I like watermelon bars, so I ordered this without hesitation "Watermelon with chocolate chips"🍉🍫 It's just the right amount of sweet and has a refined taste I thought maybe triple was too greedy, but I ate it in no time❣️ I mean, I almost wanted a second one😆💕 Above all, the loose illustrations of the lion dogs are irresistibly cute and photogenic🐕🧡 They have a lot of seasonal flavors They also have takeout, so It's a gelato shop I definitely want to go to again🥳🫶 -——————————————————————— 📍Komainu gelato ☞ @komainu_gelato ▼Business hours 11:00-16:00 ▼Opening days/Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 🌍1265 Tagaya-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture (Hachioji Shrine) 💰Kids ¥300 Single ¥450 Double ¥520 Triple ¥600 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 This is Mariko, a weekend beauty traveler. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and post about them. We basically travel by car, and we're a crazy couple who don't mind driving for about 7 hours. Of course I want to shine a spotlight on famous places, but also on lesser known places💡 If you're happy to support me🧡, I'd be happy if you followed me🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so I'm waiting for you✨ I'll do my best every day to help you on your travels, even if just a little🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Komainugelato#HachiojiShrine#KasaiCity #SummerGourmet

It came from eastern Japan in February 2022 and has been running in Kasai City since March. The much talked about vehicle is the Kiha 40. This retro vehicle is the same as when it was used on the Gono Line between Aomori and Akita. It has a great impact. ⁡ Tahara Station is a wooden station that matches the rural scenery and looks great😆⁡ ⁡ Please go and check it out🎵⁡ ⁡ ⁡⁡⁡⁡ ***[Details]****************************⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ [Hojo Railway Tahara Station】⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ◼️Address: Tahara-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture⁡ ⁡⁡⁡ ◼️TEL: 0790-42-0036 (Hojo Railway)⁡ ⁡⁡⁡ ◼️Parking:⁡Yes, free⁡ ⁡ #domestictrip #hyogosightseeing #railway #kasaicity #retro

_______ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Gaina Noodle Factory ⚑ 25-3 Izumicho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture ⌚︎ Wednesday to Monday 10:30-15:00 _____ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Authentic udon restaurant in the middle of a rice field🍜 I went 10 minutes before opening, but there was already a line👀‼ ︎ What I ordered was... Soy sauce udon noodles ¥470 Hot spring egg with chicken tempura and grated kamatama ¥830 Sanuki mori ¥470 It's chewy and delicious, so I recommend eating it cold🌟 There doesn't seem to be a train, so it might be best to go by car or motorbike for a drive👍 #japan #japantrip #hyogoprefecture

I don't have many opportunities to go to Kasai City in Hyogo Prefecture, so I decided to go out on a whim... From Sannomiya Station, the central station of Kobe City, the prefectural capital of Hyogo Prefecture, you can transfer to Shinkaichi on the Hanshin or Hankyu lines and head to Awo Station on the Kobe Electric Railway to board the Hojo Railway bound for Kasai City (Hojo-cho). The Hojo Railway is a single-car train, so it shakes quite a bit lol. The scenery is of the countryside, and you can experience a completely different worldview from Kobe City. First, I stopped off at Hokkeguchi Station. There was a bakery there that was very popular, but it seems to have closed down now, which is a shame. Leaving Hokkeguchi, I headed to Hojo-cho Station... This station has a lot of commercial facilities and chain stores, and is more prosperous than other stations. To finish off the trip, we had some Hojo Railway Cider before heading home. #0yentrip

A popular udon restaurant that is always crowded even after lunchtime. The spring limited menu, shrimp tempura udon, has a very rich broth and the udon is a little soft, but chewy and satisfying. There is also a set menu with udon, tempura and rice for around 1000 yen. Store: Gaina Seimenjo Address: 25-3 Izumicho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: Nearest interchange → Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway Opening hours: 10:30-15:00 Closed: Tuesdays Parking: Available (40 spaces) #Traveling with me #Kasai City #Udon #Lunch

Dogs are allowed and lunch boxes can be brought in, so it's recommended as a place to go on a sunny day. You can enjoy flowers and plants at any time of the day. [Facility name] Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center [Location] 1282-1 Iimori, Toyokura-cho, Kasai-shi, Hyogo [Opening hours] 09:00-17:00 (entry until 16:00) [Closed] Every Wednesday (next day if Wednesday is a public holiday) *December 28th to January 2nd, except during the Tulip Festival and Chrysanthemum Exhibition [Admission fee] 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for those 70 years old or older, free for high school students and younger Visited: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #Outingswithpets #Picnic

From the begonia room to the tropical plant room in the Flower Center's large greenhouse, carefully cultivated flowers and plants bloom freely. It's a space that is soothing just to look at. The Flower Center is spread across a vast area, and there are beautiful spaces and unique exhibits everywhere, so it's a bit of a walk, but it's a recommended tourist spot in Hyogo. Facility name: Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center Address: 1282-1 Iimori, Toyokura-cho, Kasai-shi, Hyogo Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Every Wednesday (the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday) *December 28th to January 2nd, except during the Tulip Festival and Chrysanthemum Exhibition Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for those 70 years and older, free for high school students and younger Visited: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #Domestic travel #Hyogo tourism #Botanical garden #Flower center #Kasai #Kasai city #Flower spot #Spot for parents and children to enjoy #Recommended for dates

Within the spacious 6.2ha park, there are a total of seven ancient tombs, including the Tamaoka Tomb (second photo) and the relocated and restored Aizen Tomb (third photo), and it is also known as the hometown of Nehime romance. There are also tombs of shapes that I have never heard of before, such as keyhole-shaped tombs, scallop-shaped tombs, circular tombs, and horizontal-type stone chamber tombs. It is a place where you can feel the romance of history, which is recommended for sightseeing in Kasai. [Name] Tamaoka Historical Site Park [Location] 76 Tamaoka-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 2 minutes by car from Kasai IC [Parking] Available (free) [Admission fee] Free [Opening hours] 24 hours (free to stroll) Visit date: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #HyogoTourism #KasaiCity #Kasai #Ruins #Tombs #Placeswhereyoucanfeelhistory #Park

The playground equipment in the lawn plaza is popular with children and is also recommended as a photo spot. Along the walking course in the park surrounded by nature and ancient tombs, there are ancient farms and Nagakura Pond, which was selected as one of the 100 best reservoirs in Japan. Kasai City is also focusing on balloons as "Kasai, the city where balloons fly," so if you're interested, check it out. [Name] Tamaoka Historical Site Park [Location] 76 Tamaoka-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] About 2 minutes by car from Kasai IC [Parking] Available (free) [Admission fee] Free [Opening hours] 24 hours (free to walk around) Visited: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #A place where you can feel history #Ancient tomb #Kasai City #Park #Hyogo Prefecture

According to the Yawata Shrine history timeline, it was enshrined in 1505, and the main shrine was built in 1605. The Noh stage and Amibiki Lion Dance are designated as city-designated folk cultural properties. The stage was built in 1685 and is a simple structure that, apart from the roof, has remained unchanged for about 300 years. Even now, the lion dance "Taniwatari" is performed once every three years during the autumn festival. This shrine continues to carry on the recreational activities enjoyed by the common people in the past. [Name] Hachiman Shrine [Deity] Emperor Ojin Takenouchi no Sukune [Location] 842 Amibiki-cho, Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture [Access] Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Amibiki Station on the Hojo Railway Hojo Line Visit date: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #Hyogo Tourism #Visit #Kasai City #Shrine #Historic Sites #Travel to Experience History and Culture #Noh Stage

The Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center is home to a one-of-a-kind "Carnivorous Plant Room," where the pitcher plant has been recognized by the Guinness World Records and introduced to a certain unknown world. The greenhouse continues from the "orchid room," but the orchid room also has carnivorous plants growing there, making such an impact that I don't remember the orchids very well. If you visit the Flower Center, be sure to stop by the "Carnivorous Plant Room" in the large greenhouse. Facility name: Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center Address: 1282-1 Iimori, Toyokura-cho, Kasai-shi, Hyogo Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Every Wednesday (the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday) *December 28th-January 2nd, except during the Tulip Festival and Chrysanthemum Exhibition Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for those 70 years and older, free for high school students and younger Visited: April 2024 #Sakura2024 #Domestic travel #Flower center #Kasai city #Hyogo tourism #Carnivorous plants #Botanical garden