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Chinatown (Nankin-Machi)

Chinatown (Nankin-Machi), Kobe

 12 Reviews  Kobe is home to one of Japan's three most famous Chinatowns (Yokohama and Nagasaki being the other two), so when the Chinese New Year arrives (setsubun), the Chinatowns are great places to visit, and... 

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Meriken Park & Harborland

Meriken Park & Harborland, Kobe

 24 Reviews  in this area, you can do a lot. there is the mosaic mall just on the other side from kobe tower, all the cafe and restaurants there have the sea view. i wrote a review about the aswome fisherman... 

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Mount Rokko

Mount Rokko, Kobe

 7 Reviews  A highland pasture spread on the peak of Mt. Rokko. Sheep, donkeys and ponies are free to graze, and visitors can come in close contact with the animals. Children can learn and try to take milk from... 

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Kobe Luminarie

Kobe Luminarie, Kobe

 8 Reviews  The Kobe Luminarie is not just one of Japan's illuminations; it's the first and original illumination in Japan. Unlike other illuminations that are only meant to look pretty, the Kobe Luminarie has... 

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Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen, Kobe

 4 Reviews  The oldest known hotspring area in Japan is arima onsen. Metallic substance in the hotspring that the bath area turns brown. Great experience. Some hotels have suites for couples that has the... 

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Oji Zoo

Oji Zoo, Kobe

 3 Reviews  Oji Zoo houses a variety of unique animals. Depending on where you come from, a visit to Oji Zoo may be well worth it to see some animals you've never seen before. The highlight of the zoo are the... 

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Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Museum

Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Museum, Kobe

 2 Reviews  This museum is dedicated to showing visitors the effects of the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that devastated Kobe city on January 1, 1995. The first two exhibits of the museum are videos. In the first... 

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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kobe

 4 Reviews  (last date visited - Aug. 22, 1999) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - is the longest suspension bridge in the world. The distance between two main tower supporting cables (center span) is 1,991 meters.... 

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Weathercock House

Weathercock House, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  The Weathercock House is named for the rooster weather vane in the roof. The house is the former residence of G. Thomas and was built in 1909. It is the only... 

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Sorakuen Garden

Sorakuen Garden, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  Sorakuen took about 30 years to finish with construction beginning in 1885 and not ending until the 1920s. It was owned by the mayor at the time and then made... 

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Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  Although Kobe is not particularly famous for its spritual sites, Ikuta Shrine is an exception. The shrine has a long history as it was mentioned in the... 

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Nofukuji Temple

Nofukuji Temple, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  Nofukuji Temple is said to be where Tendai Buddhism and the belief in Shaka first arrived in Japan from China. Although the history is interesting, most... 

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Yamate Hachibankan

Yamate Hachibankan, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  The Yamate Hachibankan is one of Kobe's Ijinkan, a group of former foreign residences and consulates in the Kitano area. Yamate Hachibankan is a tudor-style... 

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Shin-Kobe Ropeway

Shin-Kobe Ropeway, Kobe

 hebaemam Says:  one of Kobe's best scenic views, runs up to the Nunobiki Herb Park.on top of the mountain there is a gift shop and a place to have a rest and enjoy the... 

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Mountain Maya or Maya san

Mountain Maya or Maya san, Kobe

 cemmari Says:  I went here on New Year at nite. Not much visitors at that time. But the view from the top of Maya an is great, nite view of Kobe city. Their slogan is "the... 

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Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum

Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  The Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum is a small museum that provides visitors with information about Chinese immigration to Japan, Kobe's Chinese history,... 

17.

Onokoro World Park-Awaji island

Onokoro World Park-Awaji island, Kobe

 bebejepang Says:  World Park offers miniature world symbol on a scale 1:25.There are Spinx, Pissa Tower, Notredame, Taj Mahal, Colosseum, etc.Entrance fee 800 yen for adult, you... 

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A Unique Statue/Monument

A Unique Statue/Monument, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  Have you seen this statue in a strategic location in the centre of Kobe? You will find it in a small park-like circle in Sannomiya district leading to a... 

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Kobe Shrine

Kobe Shrine, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  I posted here the entrance of a shrine in Kobe. You will notice the art which is a homegrown attraction which resembles Japan tradition. Kobe is cosmopolitan... 

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Streets of Kobe

Streets of Kobe, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  I find Kobe a memorable experience. Streets are busy and the city is between mountains and the oceans. You will see in the pictures I posted the mountains.... 

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Statue on the Street of Sannomiya

Statue on the Street of Sannomiya, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  You will notice on many streets along Sannomiya district that there are statues of different images. They were presented in different forms and figures. Very... 

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Take a cruise of Osaka bay on the `Fantasy'

Take a cruise of Osaka bay on the `Fantasy', Kobe

 aukahkay Says:  The Fantasy is a double decker 32m pleasure boat docked along the promenade of the Kobe harbour front near the red Kobe Port Tower. It takes you on a 50 minute... 

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shop

shop, Kobe

 shawshankjp Says:  In front of Kobe mosque there is a grocery store.You can find many things that you can't get in other ordinary Japanese shops.There are many spices,beans and... 

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kobe mosque

kobe mosque, Kobe

 shawshankjp Says:  When you walk around kitano area you would find many restaurants,shops, and of course ijinkans. Besides that you may find a mousque. It is only mosque in Kobe... 

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Kobe city museum

Kobe city museum, Kobe

 yukisanto Says:  We went to the museum for its special exhibition on impressionism (on loan from musee d'orsay). The permanent exhibition was alright - mostly on artefacts with... 

Top 3 Hotels in Kobe

Portopia Hotel

 3 Reviews and 217 Opinions  Nice Hotel but in business district price was approx Sing $ 138 p night , not including breakfast... 

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Hotel Monterey Kobe

 1 Review and 104 Opinions  The Hotel Monterey is located approximately 5 minutes on foot from the Sannomiya Station in Kobe.... 

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Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya

 1 Review and 24 Opinions  This is got to be the best well keot secret of Japan! Modern, clean, great service and at a great... 

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Q:  I would like to know where I can leave my luggage at Shin Kobe or Kobe Station. And could you pls. tell me exacly which floor of... 

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A: There are definitely luggage lockers at Shin Kobe Station. I've used them. They are easy to find just look for the picture signpost for luggage lockers. 

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KOBE- PORT CITY

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 This was the first city I visited abroad! So this city holds special memories for me. I visit Kobe 1-2 times a month on the weekends. There's always something going on in Kobe and I always love to... 

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kobe city by nathasha!!! ƒiƒ^ƒbƒVƒƒ‚Ì?_ŒË?I?I?I

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  ***welcome to my charming city*** ** kobe - an international port city ** with a population of 1,5 million people, kobe is the 6th biggest city of japan. it is an important port city in... 

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 I had fun wandering around the streets of Kobe, especially the shopping and the entertainment areas. It was nice to see a different view - something new! I have to go up and down the steps of too many... 

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A Lady of the Night

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 Kobe is a port city of Hyogo Prefecture located quite close to Osaka City. At first glance, the city is not so impressive however, if you stay into the evening after it gets dark, the city lights up,... 

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