Nishi Harima?ABOUT
Located in western Hyogo Prefecture, the Nishiharima region is blessed with abundant nature, including the sea, mountains, and rivers, as well as plentiful food.
It consists of 5 cities and 6 towns: Himeji City, Aioi City, Tatsuno City, Ako City, Shiso City, Kamikawa Town, Ichikawa Town, Fukusaki Town, Taishi Town, Kamigori Town, and Sayo Town.
The southern part of Harima faces the Seto Inland Sea, with its beautiful landscape of intricate coastlines and numerous islands, and is rich in fresh seafood caught in the Harima Sea. The central part is covered by the Harima Plain, and from the Chugoku Mountains to the north flow many rivers, including the Ibo River, a first-class river, as well as the Yumemae River and Ichikawa River. Western Harima is dotted with many leading tourist cities, such as Himeji, the city of Himeji Castle, Japan's first World Cultural Heritage site; Tatsuno, a castle town known as the "Little Kyoto of Harima"; and Ako, the town of the loyal retainers famous for the Chushingura story.
We will showcase the colorful charms of Nishiharima, including its stunning seasonal scenery, tourist attractions, and local cuisine.
