HOME | Hyogo BCC

top of page

Hyogo Business & Cultural Center

Hyogo Prefecture and Washington State has been sister state since 1963.

Our Recent Works

The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center (HBCC) is an organization dedicated to fostering exchanges with the Americas region.

See here for our latest events and news.

Known for its symbolic Himeji Castle🏯, Himeji City is a place where you can explore historical wonders🧞 from various genres of attractions other than architectures, gardens, and food.
One of those would be Tomisu no Sato where this is the only place in Japan where you can experience the radon bath therapy🫨✨

This is a treatment common in Europe and Australia where the treatment involves breathing in radon gas🌬 that are naturally created in the tunnels🪨🪵🌲

This facility is inside the remains of the Tomisu Mine, and is a gold mine🏆 that was active until the 1940s. The healing effect is said to strengthen one’s immunity system. Visitors relax by sleeping and reading📚

After bathing in the tunnels, you can soak in to the 100% natural hot spring water. It comes from the neighboring mountains⛰ and will have a moisturizing texture🛁🫧

They also provide “Mugi-toro Meal Set” or barley rice🍚 and grated yam meal for a healthy dining option to go with the healing experience as well😍✌️🥢

#himeji #hyogo #japan #tomisunosato #radon

Known for its symbolic Himeji Castle🏯, Himeji City is a place where you can explore historical wonders🧞 from various genres of attractions other than architectures, gardens, and food.
One of those would be Tomisu no Sato where this is the only place in Japan where you can experience the radon bath therapy🫨✨

This is a treatment common in Europe and Australia where the treatment involves breathing in radon gas🌬 that are naturally created in the tunnels🪨🪵🌲

This facility is inside the remains of the Tomisu Mine, and is a gold mine🏆 that was active until the 1940s. The healing effect is said to strengthen one’s immunity system. Visitors relax by sleeping and reading📚

After bathing in the tunnels, you can soak in to the 100% natural hot spring water. It comes from the neighboring mountains⛰ and will have a moisturizing texture🛁🫧

They also provide “Mugi-toro Meal Set” or barley rice🍚 and grated yam meal for a healthy dining option to go with the healing experience as well😍✌️🥢

#himeji #hyogo #japan #tomisunosato #radon

🔥💽🔥This historical black-and-white film captures the signing ceremony of the 🎉sister-state agreement between 🌺Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and 🐳Washington State, USA, held on October 22, 1963, in Kobe City, Hyogo. 🎤In this film, Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini and Hyogo Prefectural Governor Motohiko Kanai formally sign the agreement to promote mutual friendship. 💫😍The event is followed by a celebratory parade through the streets of Kobe, marking the beginning of the sister-state relationship. 🦄❤️Please enjoy rare footage of classic Kobe City, offering a nostalgic glimpse into its atmosphere during the 1960s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tArrSIa4Rc.

#Hyogo
#stateofwashington
#washingtonstate
#sisterstate
#friendship
#peace
#兵庫県
#ワシントン州
#姉妹都市
#お宝映像
#1963
#1960s
#湊川神社
＃元町商店街
＃オリエンタルホテル

🔥💽🔥This historical black-and-white film captures the signing ceremony of the 🎉sister-state agreement between 🌺Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and 🐳Washington State, USA, held on October 22, 1963, in Kobe City, Hyogo. 🎤In this film, Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini and Hyogo Prefectural Governor Motohiko Kanai formally sign the agreement to promote mutual friendship. 💫😍The event is followed by a celebratory parade through the streets of Kobe, marking the beginning of the sister-state relationship. 🦄❤️Please enjoy rare footage of classic Kobe City, offering a nostalgic glimpse into its atmosphere during the 1960s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tArrSIa4Rc.

#Hyogo
#stateofwashington
#washingtonstate
#sisterstate
#friendship
#peace
#兵庫県
#ワシントン州
#姉妹都市
#お宝映像
#1963
#1960s
#湊川神社
＃元町商店街
＃オリエンタルホテル

🌎🚀👯🏞️🎉 Introducing the Hyogo Field Pavilion Project 🪅 — an exciting initiative to transform the entire Hyogo Prefecture into one grand, open-air pavilion! 🌍 Inspired by the spirit of the Kansai Expo, this project invites everyone to see, learn, and experience the rich field activities and local charm that make Hyogo unique. ✨

⏩This is the first video of the series of five movies. 🥳Please see below for detailed information of the location 📍 and facilities 🏘️you can visit to learn more!

1️⃣Kinosaki Straw Crafts Traditional Museum (Toyooka City)
📮376-1 Kinosaki-cho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101, Japan
☎️0796-32-0515
⏱️10 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3:30pm) closed on Wednesdays (or Thursdays if Wednesday falls on a national holiday)
💰Entrance fee 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for high school and middle school students
🌐https://visitkinosaki.com/things-to-do/straw-craft-museum/

2️⃣Journey to Discover the Stories of the Oriental White Storks (Toyooka City)
🕊️✨Private Car Oriental White Stork Tour (with English-speaking guide, available from March to November, 2025)
🌐https://visitkinosaki.com/tour-packages/oriental-white-stork-observation-tour-with-private-english-guide/
🚙Schedule example includes Ride sightseeing boat across the Maruyama River to Genbudo Park, Genbudo Caves, Stork Natural Rice lunch at Genbudo Museum, drive to Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork, Stork watching and drive to Fukuda Rice Fields and Hachigoro Toshima Wetlands OR Kukuhi Shrine and Avian Tot cafe.

🦤Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork
📮128, Nigatani, Shounji, Toyooka, Hyogo Pref., 668-0814 Japan
☎️0796-23-5666
⏱️Open: 9:00 - 17:00, Closed: Mondays (open if the day is a national holiday and closed the next day instead), December 28th–January 4th (subject to change)
🌐https://satokouen.jp/

3️⃣Volcanic Rock Trekking in the Kannabe Highland (Toyooka City)
Tour is available from April to November, 2025. Please visit the link below for more information.
🌐https://visitkinosaki.com/tour-packages/volcanic-rock-trekking-in-kannabe-highlands/

#hyogo #japan #Toyooka #兵庫旅＃フィールドパビリオン #trekkinglovers

🌎🚀👯🏞️🎉 Introducing the Hyogo Field Pavilion Project 🪅 — an exciting initiative to transform the entire Hyogo Prefecture into one grand, open-air pavilion! 🌍 Inspired by the spirit of the Kansai Expo, this project invites everyone to see, learn, and experience the rich field activities and local charm that make Hyogo unique. ✨

⏩This is the first video of the series of five movies. 🥳Please see below for detailed information of the location 📍 and facilities 🏘️you can visit to learn more!

1️⃣Kinosaki Straw Crafts Traditional Museum (Toyooka City)
📮376-1 Kinosaki-cho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101, Japan
☎️0796-32-0515
⏱️10 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3:30pm) closed on Wednesdays (or Thursdays if Wednesday falls on a national holiday)
💰Entrance fee 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for high school and middle school students
🌐https://visitkinosaki.com/things-to-do/straw-craft-museum/

2️⃣Journey to Discover the Stories of the Oriental White Storks (Toyooka City)
🕊️✨Private Car Oriental White Stork Tour (with English-speaking guide, available from March to November, 2025)
🌐https://visitkinosaki.com/tour-packages/oriental-white-stork-observation-tour-with-private-english-guide/
🚙Schedule example includes Ride sightseeing boat across the Maruyama River to Genbudo Park, Genbudo Caves, Stork Natural Rice lunch at Genbudo Museum, drive to Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork, Stork watching and drive to Fukuda Rice Fields and Hachigoro Toshima Wetlands OR Kukuhi Shrine and Avian Tot cafe.

🦤Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork
📮128, Nigatani, Shounji, Toyooka, Hyogo Pref., 668-0814 Japan
☎️0796-23-5666
⏱️Open: 9:00 - 17:00, Closed: Mondays (open if the day is a national holiday and closed the next day instead), December 28th–January 4th (subject to change)
🌐https://satokouen.jp/

3️⃣Volcanic Rock Trekking in the Kannabe Highland (Toyooka City)
Tour is available from April to November, 2025. Please visit the link below for more information.
🌐https://visitkinosaki.com/tour-packages/volcanic-rock-trekking-in-kannabe-highlands/

#hyogo #japan #Toyooka #兵庫旅＃フィールドパビリオン #trekkinglovers

Check out our latest newsletter on Goshuin⛩🗾🪷✨

Our intern Naoki has shared with us his collection of Goshuin from Hyogo Prefecture!🤩🙏 Each Goshuin is handwritten✍️ by a temple’s monk or a shrine’s kannushi or miko, making it a unique and meaningful way to learn about the local history💡 and document your journey🗺, as every location offers its own distinct design🤯👉📚

🔗 https://www.hyogobcc.org/post/an-introduction-to-goshuin-collecting

#hyogo #goshuin #shrine #temple

Check out our latest newsletter on Goshuin⛩🗾🪷✨

Our intern Naoki has shared with us his collection of Goshuin from Hyogo Prefecture!🤩🙏 Each Goshuin is handwritten✍️ by a temple’s monk or a shrine’s kannushi or miko, making it a unique and meaningful way to learn about the local history💡 and document your journey🗺, as every location offers its own distinct design🤯👉📚

🔗 https://www.hyogobcc.org/post/an-introduction-to-goshuin-collecting

#hyogo #goshuin #shrine #temple

🍡If you're in 🏯Hyogo, it's not too late to witness 👀the breathtaking wisteria curtains🪻 at Byakugō-ji, one of the most iconic💐✨ spring sights in the Tamba region in 🌳Hyogo Prefecture. 🎴This ancient Buddhist temple, founded in the 8th century, becomes especially magical 🔮✨during wisteria season, drawing visitors with its elegant blossoms that are almost 🏃120m long, 🌷hand down like a shower. 🛕They recently extended the light up dates to the 11th of May this year (formerly scheduled until May 6th). It is aboutAbout 7 minutes by taxi from Ichijima Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line.ℹ️Please check their facebook page for the latest updates and photos.🥳Don't miss this seasonal spectacle!

Wisteria Festival at Byakugō-ji
📅 April 26 – May 11, 2025
🕣 Open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (extended until 9:00 PM for night light-up)
💡 Night Light-Up: April 26 – May 11, 2025
🎟 Admission: 500 yen for adults
🌐https://www.facebook.com/byakugouji/

#hyogo
#tamba
#byakugoji
#byakugojitemple
#wisteria
#japanesewisteria
#travelhyogo
#japan
#丹波
#兵庫
#百毫寺
#兵庫旅

🍡If you're in 🏯Hyogo, it's not too late to witness 👀the breathtaking wisteria curtains🪻 at Byakugō-ji, one of the most iconic💐✨ spring sights in the Tamba region in 🌳Hyogo Prefecture. 🎴This ancient Buddhist temple, founded in the 8th century, becomes especially magical 🔮✨during wisteria season, drawing visitors with its elegant blossoms that are almost 🏃120m long, 🌷hand down like a shower. 🛕They recently extended the light up dates to the 11th of May this year (formerly scheduled until May 6th). It is aboutAbout 7 minutes by taxi from Ichijima Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line.ℹ️Please check their facebook page for the latest updates and photos.🥳Don't miss this seasonal spectacle!

Wisteria Festival at Byakugō-ji
📅 April 26 – May 11, 2025
🕣 Open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (extended until 9:00 PM for night light-up)
💡 Night Light-Up: April 26 – May 11, 2025
🎟 Admission: 500 yen for adults
🌐https://www.facebook.com/byakugouji/

#hyogo
#tamba
#byakugoji
#byakugojitemple
#wisteria
#japanesewisteria
#travelhyogo
#japan
#丹波
#兵庫
#百毫寺
#兵庫旅

Thank you for visiting our booth🏯 at the Kodomo no Hi event👺🎏🎉 in JCCCW last Sunday!🌞✨

We were happy to meet families from Hyogo Prefecture👶 and introducing everyone to our famous 👉Yokai Town, Fukusaki Town, the home of unique Yokai-themed tourist spots😶‍🌫️👻

We hope to see you again this summer at our next event!😎🏖

#yokai #hyogo #japan

Thank you for visiting our booth🏯 at the Kodomo no Hi event👺🎏🎉 in JCCCW last Sunday!🌞✨

We were happy to meet families from Hyogo Prefecture👶 and introducing everyone to our famous 👉Yokai Town, Fukusaki Town, the home of unique Yokai-themed tourist spots😶‍🌫️👻

We hope to see you again this summer at our next event!😎🏖

#yokai #hyogo #japan

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow us on Instagram

bottom of page