[Hyogo Driving Course] A journey to enjoy the charm of good old Japan!

Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Kobe Station is the gateway to Kobe via the Shinkansen.
Around the station, there are offices for Toyota, Orix, Times Car Rental, and other companies. From compact cars to wagons, you can find a rental car to suit your travel style.

Himeji Castle, a national treasure designated as a World Heritage Site, was built in the early Edo period by the 18th lord of the castle, Ikeda Terumasa. Its complex structure of large and small castle towers connected together is both sturdy and beautiful.

This is a 3.5 hectare Japanese garden that opened in 1992 on the former site of the Nishimiyashiki residence. Nine gardens with different styles, as well as buildings such as the Tsuji wall, Nagayamon gate, and rest area, were built making use of the layout of the residence and the passageways that were confirmed during excavation surveys.

This is a rare restaurant where you can enjoy "Himeji oden," a well-known B-class gourmet dish, from lunchtime. The tempura set meal, which includes Himeji oden, shrimp tempura, and mixed rice, is popular.

This is a Tendai sect temple that was opened by the monk Shoku in 966. The grounds, where the grand temple and the natural forest blend in harmony, have been designated a national historic site, and many nationally important cultural properties still remain. The beautiful, typically Japanese scenery has also appeared in many movies and TV dramas.

This is the remains of the main castle of the Kodera clan, a branch of the Akamatsu clan who were the guardians of Harima and the largest lord in western Harima.
Currently, the Kuroda family mausoleum is located within the castle ruins park, and Kodera Daimyojin Shrine is just a short walk away.

This is a rare service area that can be accessed on foot from both the upper and lower lines. You can enjoy views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea. The food court and local product corner are open 24 hours a day, and you can enjoy local delicacies such as Akashiyaki, octopus rice, and Kobe pudding.