Hyogo Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of the Kinki region and consists of five regions: Hanshin, Harima, Tajima, Tanba, and Awaji. The climate is generally dry throughout the year, characterized by low rainfall and low humidity. However, during the rainy season, the warm and humid air currents that flow in and the influence of the Rokko Mountains often cause locally heavy rainfall. Hyogo Prefecture is also a very popular tourist destination for foreign visitors because of its many historical sites, including Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage site, Kinosaki Hot Springs, which has remained a beloved town since the Nara Period, and the ruins of Takeda Castle, where a tiger appears to be lying down. Hyogo Prefecture is famous for its "Yamada-Nishiki" sake rice, which is grown in perfect climatic conditions and rich soil that stores moisture and nutrients. Yamada-Nishiki is characterized by its low protein content, which makes it less cloying, and by its large, shiny grains. Hyogo Prefecture accounts for 60% of the nation's production. Hyogo Prefecture is full of captivating attractions such as carefully preserved historical buildings, high-quality sake ingredients, and sake rice.