Enjoy marine sports, snow crabs, and skiing! How to enjoy each area of ​​Kami Town, Hyogo Prefecture

What kind of place is Kami Town, Hyogo Prefecture?

Located in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, it is a town where you can encounter rich nature and delicious food, consisting of three areas: "Kasumi Area" facing the Sea of ​​Japan, where you can enjoy Matsuba crab in winter and marine sports in summer, "Muraoka Area" and "Oshiro Area" where you can see the scenery of Tajima beef grazing and beautiful terraced rice fields. We also recommend seasonal activities such as camping and skiing, and visiting waterfalls full of negative ions!

[Check access to Kami Town]

• Table of Contents
• The Kasumi area boasts a beautiful coastline and an abundance of seafood, including snow crab.
• The Muraoka area is a place where you can experience nature through skiing, camping, and waterfall-hopping.
• The "Oshiro area" is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan.
• summary

The Kasumi area boasts a beautiful coastline and an abundance of seafood, including snow crab.

Kasumi, Kami Town, is a town facing the Sea of ​​Japan in northern Hyogo Prefecture.

Kasumi Coast, a scenic spot lined with oddly shaped rocks and bizarre stones, can be toured on the Kasumi Marine Geotaxi, a small fishing boat that can carry 4 to 5 people.

Kasumi is one of Japan's leading crab landing areas, bustling with Matsuba crab fishing in the winter and Kasumi crab fishing from autumn to spring.

From spring to summer, the rosy seabass, live squid, and rock oysters are also delicious! There are plenty of must-see spots in the summer, such as swimming in the sea, marine sports, the Amarube Bridge on the JR Sanin Main Line, and Daijoji Temple, which is associated with Maruyama Okyo.

Let's visit Kasumi, a town filled with scents, be drawn in by the scents of the sea, gourmet food, and travel.

Amarube Railway Bridge, Amarube Crystal Tower, Amarube Sky Statio...

669-6671 1861-2 Amarube, Kasumi-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefec...

If you visit Amarube, this is a must-see spot! <Amarube Iron Bridge/Amarube Sky Station> The Amarube Iron Bridge has been watching over the JR San'in Main Line for about 100 years since its completion in 1912. In 2010, it was replaced with a new concrete bridge, but the three bridge piers on the JR Amarube Station side were preserved on-site and reborn as the Amarube Iron Bridge "Sky Station" observation facility. There is also a park under the Amarube Bridge, where you can spend a relaxing time in the gazebo that uses the remains of the bridge piers and the grassy Free Square.

Daijoji Temple is one of the famous places in Kasumi. All 165 sliding door paintings by Edo period painter Maruyama Okyo and his school have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, and the temple is also known as "Okyoji Temple."

Daijoji Temple

669-6545 860 Mori, Kasumi-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture

This temple is part of the Koyasan Shingon sect and was founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva in 745. All 165 sliding screen paintings by Edo period painter Maruyama Okyo and his disciples have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, and the temple is also affectionately known as "Okyo-ji Temple." The temple grounds are surrounded by giant camphor and chestnut trees that are about 1,200 years old, creating a solemn atmosphere.

The Muraoka area is a place where you can experience nature through skiing, camping, and waterfall-hopping.

Muraoka in Kami Town is part of the Hyonosen, Ushiroyama, and Nagisan Quasi-National Park, and is a town that receives so much snow in the winter that it could be called a heavy snow area.

The northern foot of Mount Hachibuse in the south is commonly known as Hachikita and is famous as a ski resort, bustling with winter sports fans from the Kansai and Sanin regions.

It's a small town that can be passed through in about 20 minutes by car on National Route 9, but it's a town packed with various attractions, including not only ski resorts, but also highland resorts in the spring and summer, world-class architecture, and the spectacular views of the San'in Coast Geopark.

Hachi-Hachikita Ski Resort

667-1344 Hyogo Prefecture, Mikata District, Kami Town, Muraoka Ward, O...

Hachi-Hachikita Ski Resort, located in northern Hyogo Prefecture, is the largest ski resort in the Kansai region, with a total of 25 courses and slopes in two areas, Hachi and Hachikita. Hachikogen has a wide and open central slope, a forest course for leisurely cruising, and Kansai's largest snow park, "The Parks" by HYWOD, located along the central pair lift. Hachikitakogen has the Sky Road, where you can enjoy cruising with a spectacular view from the top, the Nature Zone where you can ski off-piste on fresh snow after snowfall, and the North Wall with its tough moguls, making the most of the terrain! The "Beginners Area" for first-time skiers and snowboarders is also popular. Both areas have kids' parks, so even little ones can enjoy playing in the snow without worry!

Many birds and insects live in the park, so we recommend taking a leisurely stroll and listening to their calls. It's also fun for couples to search for the pretty flowers blooming quietly.

Tajima Highland Botanical Garden

66-71347 709 Wachi, Muraoka-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo Prefecture

Blessed with rich vegetation and spring water, the Torokawadaira area is designated as Hyonosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park and is a wonderful plateau that has been selected as the number one tourist spot in Hyogo Prefecture. Within the park, you can see about 2,000 species of native trees and flowers, as well as about 300 related species. In addition, with two ponds and wetlands, there are many dragonflies and other insects and wild birds, whose beautiful songs are soothing to the soul. This is the perfect park for a leisurely stroll while soothing your soul in nature. You will be greeted by quiet and cute flowers.

The Ojiro area is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan.

Located in the mountainous area of ​​Kami Town, the Oshiro district is a quiet rural area with the Yata River flowing through its center and terraced farmland. It has long been called Oshiro because of its many small rice paddies.

The Ojiro district has been certified by the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" NPO, which aims to become self-sufficient as the most beautiful villages in Japan while protecting the landscape and culture of Japan's farming, mountain and fishing villages.

Also known as the "hometown of Wagyu beef," it is a warm town blessed with abundant nature and food.

Uheyama Rice Terraces

667-1544 Hyogo Prefecture, Mikata District, Kami Town, Ojiro Ward, Nuk...

Anyone who comes here will become a photographer! The Ueyama rice terraces have been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan. The breathtaking views that unfold among the mountains are captivating, and it is a beautiful Japanese landscape that everyone cannot help but take photos of. The unique curves of the ridges on the slopes, the open view in front, and the fact that there are almost no fallow fields and it is well managed have all been highly evaluated, leading to its selection as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan. As the rice terraces make good use of landslide land, they are one of the geosites in the San'in Coast Geopark, and are one of the landscapes that symbolize the Oshiro district of Kami Town, which is a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan" Association. Please come and visit us once.

This is a rather interesting nature house located deep in the mountains. It is open to schools, companies, groups, families, and friends! You can enjoy outdoor programs using nature in all four seasons.

Mikata Highlands Nature House Tochinoki Village

667-1532 Hyogo Prefecture, Mikata District, Kami Town, Ojiro Ward, Nii...

Within the vast grounds, there are various facilities such as accommodation buildings, a hall with an observatory, a training building, a ground, a gymnasium, and a campsite. There are various programs throughout the year, as well as a wide range of experience options such as camping, outdoor activities, barbecues, and nature experience plans. In addition to the nature observation trail, the area is covered with more than 2m of snow in winter, so exciting camping activities such as nature skiing, snowshoe hiking, snow cave and snow igloo experiences, and airboarding are also popular. Please try various things in the great outdoors.

summary

In this article, we introduced the attractions of Kami-cho by area. If you would like to know about other sightseeing spots in Kami-cho that we were unable to introduce here, please check out the following websites.

[Learn more about Kami Town's tourism information]