Prefecture of Hyōgo

Hyōgo (兵庫県, Hyōgo-ken ) is a prefecture Japan. Its principal city is Kōbe.

It also extends on the island from Awaji.

It includes/understands inter alia the towns of Himeji, Akashi and Amagasaki.

History

Before the introduction of the system of the prefectures in 1871, the prefecture of Hyōgo was occupied by the provinces of Harima, of Tajima, Awaji and by parts of the provinces of Tamba and Settsu.

Geography

It is surrounded of the prefectures of Ōsaka, Kyōto, Tottori, Okayama and Tokushima.

Cities and villages

Cities

Villages

They are the villages in each district.

Economy

Demography

Culture

Tourism

Other

External bonds

Official site of the prefecture of Hyōgo

Zh-yue: 兵庫縣

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