Hyogo Prefecture extends from the Japan Sea in the north to the Seto Inland Sea in the south, and further down to the Pacific Ocean through Awaji Island.
Hyogo Prefecture contains a rich variety of communities ranging from large cities to rural villages as well as isolated islands, and it possesses a number of interesting climatic and natural features.
There is also a diverse range of leisure activities available, including swimming, skiing, and bathing in numerous hot springs.
Hyogo consists of five highly distinctive districts: Harima, Tajima, Tamba, Awaji, and Settsu (Kobe and Hanshin). Swimming and other marine sports are available during the summer at various points along the Japan Sea and the Seto Inland Sea. During the winter months, you can enjoy skiing in Tajima and hot springs in Arima (one of the oldest areas in Japan) as well as Kinosaki and Yumura.
You can also learn about traditional culture through a variety of enjoyable events such as the Nada Fighting Festival and Toka Ebisu, along with the Shunsetsusai Festival (Chinese New Year festival) in Nankin-machi (Chinatown). The traditional Awaji Ningyo Joruri puppet theater and the all-female Takarazuka Revue both originated in Hyogo Prefecture.

Kobe city

Kobe city is a metropolitan, multicultural place, with a mixture of Western, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
It also has a reputation as one of Japan's more stylish cities.
There are a great many places to visit in Kobe. In the inner-city districts of Sannomiya and Motomachi, you will find many stylish and unique shops. Beautiful flowers blossom in the main streets all year round. Another location that comes highly recommended is Nankin-machi in Chinatown, which has many traditional shops and stands- ideal for souvenir shopping. The old settlements retain an atmosphere of `old japan` despite their location alongside some classic, western-style buildings.

For more details, check out Kobe City official website Kobe City official website

Arima Onsen area

Kobe also boasts some scenic rural areas, such as the lush arima onsen (hot-spring) region. Arima onsen is the oldest spa area in Japan and, despite being easily accessible from nearby cities such as Osaka, it has managed to retain an air of secluded, peaceful serenity.
Along with the healthy and revitalizing hot-spring baths in this area, there are also a number of attractive sightseeing spots. These include Zuihou-ji Park (which is particularly beautiful in the autumn) and the Onsen Zen Temple, which possesses numerous historical artifacts and enshrines the souls of the Buddhist monks Gyouki and Ninsai.

For more details, check out the Arima Onsen Sightseeing Association.