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The Kobe Muslim Mosque

by heywinks

The Kobe Muslim Mosque is the oldest mosque in Japan, built in 1935 in the former foreign residents' quarter of Kobe. There are many Muslims in Japan (about 50,000?) & in Kobe & they do have services here for those who are interested. Please remember to dress appropriately.

Address:
Nakayamate Dori 2-25-14, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0004. 078-231-6060.
In Kitano, between Motomachi & Sannomiya Stations, towards the mountains. You can see the mosque if you ride on the JR, on the ride from Akashi to Sannomiya, on your left side.

Arima spa

by shawshankjp

Arima onsen(spa) is one of the oldest onsen in Japan.
It is located in the north part of Kobe.
There are many ryokans and hotels.
You can see the traditional japanese house there.
In spring you see cherry blossoms and in autumn you see
colored leaves.

Sakura's Kobe page

by Sakura_Kobe

"Day trip to Taisanji-Temple"

I visit Taisanji-Temple yesterday. I took JR from Sumiyoshi station to Shin Nagata station, which is conveniently connected with subway station Shin Nagata. I got off the subway at Igawadani station on Seishin Line. There is a bus to reach temple but it is not often. I took taxi with some friends.

This Temple is about 1300 years old. It used to have large precinct and many sub-temples. You can imagine the old great days walking along the long stone-paved approach.

You can also see the very old style of Japanese house like this along the way.

There is an beautiful three-story pagoda.

The main hall of this temple designated a national treasure.

On January 7, every year "Tsuina-shiki" is performed in this main hall. It might be interesting for foreigners. In this ritual, the ogres perform dances in darkness having bamboo touch with their hand.