The pond water is crystal clear, reflecting the surrounding mountains and forests. It's like a peaceful natural painting.
Myojin Pond | Review by 柯連佳
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Uroko House (Former Harrier Residence)
Uroko House (Former Harrier Residence) is located in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan district, an area where Western-style residences built by foreign settlers line the hillside following the opening of Kobe Port. Of the more than 30 historic foreign residences that still remain today, Uroko House was the first to be opened to the public. It is believed to have been built in the former foreign settlement in the late Meiji period and later relocated to its current site during the Taisho era. The building is designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and is also selected as one of Hyogo Prefecture’s Top 100 Historic Houses.
If you’re into architecture and Western-style houses, I totally recommend this place.
It’s best to combine it with the other Ijinkan nearby so the whole visit feels more complete.
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Daio Wasabi Farm
The biggest Wasabi farm started cultivating in 1917. 120 thousand tons of melted snow at an average of 13℃ is gushing every day from the northern Alps at a huge farm of about 15 hectares, in which Wasabi is cultured.
The wasabi fields here are carefully planned and maintained. The whole farm feels fresh and peaceful, letting you really experience the purity and beauty of nature.
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Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
Ketsumi-mikono-okami is enshrined here. The shrine was built during the era of Japan’s 10th emperor, Sujin. Designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2004.
The shrine preserves the architectural style of China's Tang dynasty. It's absolutely stunning and definitely worth a visit.