Hyōgo

Hyogo Prefecture is located in the Kansai region, Japan.

Overview
Hyogo is a Japanese prefecture in the Kansai region of the country's main island, Honshu. Kobe, the prefectural capital, is a cosmopolitan port city framed by mountains, west of Osaka and Kyoto. It has a busy Chinatown and an animated entertainment district around Sannomiya Station. Kobe Harborland offers upscale shops and waterfront views, while local steakhouses specialize in the area's signature Kobe beef.