[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo

What comes to mind when you hear “Hyogo”? For many, it’s likely a stream of charming images: stylish cityscapes, delicious cuisine, renowned hot spring resorts, rich arts and culture, and more.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs set in Hyogo Prefecture.

From enka that sings of bittersweet romances, to local tunes beloved by residents, to pieces that supported post-earthquake recovery—enjoy to your heart’s content these “Songs of Hyogo,” performed by artists from Hyogo and musicians who love the region!

Playlist

[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Hyogo Prefectural SongHyōgo-ken		A historic song established by Hyogo Prefecture to commemorate the enforcement of the new Constitution
2	So that (I/We) can carry/bring happinessKawashima Ai		A song praying for hope and recovery after the earthquake disaster
3	Yi-Er Fan ClubMikito P		A song about Nankinmachi sung by Hatsune Miku
4	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		PUFFY hit songs, classic tracks that reached No. 1 on the Oricon charts
5	Hymn to Kobe		A moving supporters' song infused with the spirit of Kobe
6	Nun’s SongTHUNDER		A warm reggae song that sings of love for Amagasaki
7	Bluermilet		Milet’s ocean theme song, The Bond of Life
8	Shigure Moon in KinosakiŌe Yutaka		An enka song set in Kinosaki Onsen that laments lingering attachment after a farewell.
9	Memories of KobeSugi Ryōtarō		Sugihiro Ryōtarō’s moving song depicting the scenery of Kobe
10	Akashi StraitMizumori Kaori		A poignant song of a woman waiting for love by the sea in Kobe
11	Kinosaki Love SongHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s famous ballad set in Kinosaki Onsen
12	Even if we part… KobeHama Hiroya		Affection and melancholy of farewell painted at Kobe Port
13	Tower Side MemoryMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song about the Kobe Port Tower
14	Just a little more… a bit more…ZARD		A bittersweet love song set in Kobe
15	I love you, Kobe.Gojō Tetsuya		Kobe nights, Gojo’s sorrowful song
16	Juu 10Katte ni Kankō Kyōkai		Hyogo Love Song by the Unofficial Tourism Association
17	Tunnel of LoveHanjuku BLOOD		Railway journeys, a heart-throbbing love
18	Migratory Birds of HarimaSakamoto Fuyumi		A poignant masterpiece by Fuyumi Sakamoto that longs for her hometown
19	Summer BreezeMatsushita Moeko		A song where the pain of heartbreak is healed by the sea of Kobe
20	Port, hills, and foreign residencesIshida Ayumi		A love elegy echoing along the slopes of Kobe
21	Solo KobeHakozaki Shinichiro		Singing the melancholy of a broken heart on a night in Kobe
22	Morning has come to Kobemonta yoshinori		Album tracks by Yoshiro Monta
23	Love Is Magic -Magic In The Summer Night-Hamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s classic song “Maria of My Heart”
24	PortopiaGodiego		Cheering song for the Kobe Expo, a classic by Godiego
25	Kobe Stationgagaga supi		A famous song by Gagaga SP that sings about Kobe Station
26	Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko		A song set in Kobe by Yoko Minamino
27	call my nameTHE BOOM		THE BOOM’s Requiem Song for the Great Hanshin Earthquake
28	National Route 2gagaga supi		Kobe love set on National Route 2
29	Riding on the windbanba hirofumi		Sanchika’s theme song “Leisurely”
30	Beautiful city — let’s do our best! We love KOBEHiramatsu Eri		A charity song dedicated to the Great Hanshin Earthquake
31	Hometown Hyogokami fuusen		Songs by Kami Fusen related to Hyogo
32	Song of Seishun RajimeniyaShimon Masato		A must-listen radio show for anime fans
33	Evening of the full moonSōru Furawā Yunion		A moving song born from the earthquake disaster
34	A town with the seaWEAVER		Kobe Port 150th Anniversary Theme Song
35	Turbulent myriad castles; all things are impermanent—no castle endures.Kusunoki Daisuke		Hyogo Prefecture edition: Urouge sings about the Takeda Castle Ruins
36	Amagasaki Technotakoyaki reinboo		A five-member idol group from the Kansai region
37	Come to Kobe.Watanabe Furawā		A song by Watanabe Flower from Kobe
38	Awaji Islandmasuda masao		A son's song for his father from Awaji Island
39	A song for when I go to see youShōnen Kamikaze		Boykamikaze has reunited, and Kazunori from Nishinomiya City is singing.
40	Looking up at the night sky in Amagasakimasakichi		Songs included on Noriyuki Makihara’s “LIFE IN DOWNTOWN”
41	When the violets bloomhaida shouko/fuerisu furaue nko a		Takarazuka Revue and the classic song 'When the Violets Bloom'
42	Kobe, the City of LoveRosu Indiosu		A bittersweet story of lost love in Kobe
43	Number 5 bibIzumi Tachibana		Izumi Tachibana’s profoundly human masterpiece “Bib Number 5”
44	Habatán Carnivalkoimidori		Habatann is the mascot of Hyogo Prefecture.
45	Kobe Festival OndoZa Shadekkusu		Introduction of the main theme song of the Kobe Festival
46	And, KobeUchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		"And then, Kobe" is a representative song of Kobe.
47	fresh snowHaida Katsuhiko		The theme song of the film “Shinsetsu” is sung by various singers.
48	If I could die in KobeMiyamori Masanobu		A classic song by Sachiko Nishida set in Kobe
49	If We Meet in KobeSakurada Junko		An autumn song by Junko Sakurada set in Kobe
50	The crown of glory shines upon you.Natsukawa Rimi		Koshien Tournament Song: Lyrics Selected from Across the Country
51	Kobe StrutWatanabe Furawā		A band from Kobe that respects Ulfuls
52	Only You KobeNishio Yuki		A bewitching song by Yuki Nishio singing about Kobe
53	Ikana-go Needlefish Simmer No. 1Watanabe Furawā		Kobe Tarumi, the birthplace of ikanago cuisine
54	Ijinkan StreetYamada Yūjin		A song cover set in Kobe’s Kitano-cho
55	Kinosaki Spring Squad ONSENGERHigashiyamajō		The local hero of Kinosaki Onsen is active
56	Kobe City SongKōbe-shi Konsei Gasshōdan		Kobe City Song, established in 1951, used for time signals.
57	Song of the Hanshin TigersTachikawa Kiyoto		Hanshin Tigers Team Song 'Rokko Oroshi'
58	Oh you, burn with passion in AugustNishiura Tatsuo		A Koshien classic: a passionate anthem for baseball
59	Meeting upNaoto Intiraymi		Naoto Inti Raymi’s Kobe live song
60	Awaji Island OnionsSDN48		Awaji Island is known for onions and the songs of SDN48.
61	KobeMaekawa Kiyoshi		A heartwarming song by Kiyoshi Maekawa about Kobe
62	Fish of AmagasakiYūrorokku Kenkyūkai		Quruli's 'Tokyo' is set in Amagasaki
63	Why not just cry?Kondō Masahiko		A famous song by Masahiko Kondo that sang about Kobe and Yokohama