Kobe Travel Guide

  Kobe Luminarie
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  • Kobe Luminarie
      Kobe Luminarie
    by Rabbityama
  • Kobe Luminarie
      Kobe Luminarie
    by Rabbityama
  • Sorakuen Garden
      Sorakuen Garden
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  • Hyogo Daibutsu
      Hyogo Daibutsu
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  • Shin-Kobe Ropeway and Kobe skyline
      Shin-Kobe Ropeway and Kobe skyline
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 Harbor, Cruises, Nightview, Zoo, Chinatown, Shopping 


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 busy city 


In a nutshell

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 Worth a visit! 

 

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Things to Do  

Meriken Park & Harborland

Meriken Park & Harborland, Kobe

 15 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 market restaurant , check it and rate it please. this mall have a lot of shops, not cheap and not... 

Chinatown (Nankin-Machi)

Chinatown (Nankin-Machi), Kobe

 11 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 Kobe is no exception! Although the Chinatown in Kobe is relatively small, during the Chinese New... 

Mount Rokko

Mount Rokko, Kobe

 5 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 cow or sheep. 

Kobe Luminarie

Kobe Luminarie, Kobe

 4 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 real meaning and significance; it originally started in the 90s after the Great Hanshin Earthquake... 

Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen, Kobe

 3 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 hotspring in the room or private balcony area, costing about $500 US room/night 

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. Admission fee: A. Individual a. Adult - 500 Yen b) Children - 250 Yen B. Group Admission - 30 or more a.... 

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 giant pandas, and they are quite cute and impressive. I'd never seen a panda before, so this was fun... 

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 video, which recreates the earthquake, be aware that most of the videos are not actual footage; they... 

Kobe City Museum

Kobe City Museum, Kobe

 Rabbityama Says:  The Kobe City Museum is a local history museum. The museum houses the largest collection of Namban art (art from the initial days of contact with the West) in Japan. The museum includes ancient artifacts uncovered from Hyogo, including haniwa, dotaku bells, and tools.The... 

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 brick house in the Ijinkan (foreign residential) area. The house is built and furnished predominantly with German... 

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 public later. The stable is the only original building left in the garden. The other buildings are historic but they... 

Hotels  

Portopia Hotel

 3 Reviews and 48 Opinions  Nice Hotel but in business district price was approx Sing $ 138 p night , not including breakfast... 

Hotel Monterey Kobe

 1 Review and 9 Opinions  The Hotel Monterey is located approximately 5 minutes on foot from the Sannomiya Station in Kobe.... 

Restaurants  

baan thai: cozy thai get-away :)))

baan thai: cozy thai get-away :))), Kobe

 nathasha Says:  very small but very cozy get-away to enjoy authentic thai cuisine :)) there are only three tables, and a counter-like long table, so u might wanna reserve a table if u are more than two, especially in the weekends. dim and natural ambience with asian style wooden decor... 

fisherman market: sea food open buffet , all u can dream of

fisherman market: sea food open buffet , all u can dream of, Kobe

 hebaemam Says:  open buffet (baiken in japanese)all good quality sea food u can ask for in japan (king crabs, shrimbs, smoked salmon, octupus, squid, amazing mussles soap, several types of fish disehs... etc) also they have some sushi dishes.pizza, salad, vegies, sweets, chocolate fountain,... 

Transportation  

Get Off at Sannomiya Train Station

Get Off at Sannomiya Train Station, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  If you are visiting Kobe, I would recommend you take the JR Subway train. Subway system in Japan and Kobe in particular is very convenient. If you are coming from either Osaka or Himeji, you have to get off at Sannomiya Station. This is the commuter hub in Kobe serving as... 

JR stations in Kobe

JR stations in Kobe, Kobe

 aukahkay Says:  To get to Kobe from Osaka is very easy. There are 3 JR stations in Kobe - JR Kobe, JR Motomachi and JR Sannomiya. There are frequent departures from JR Osaka station. If you are going to the harbour front, get off at JR Kobe. However, if you want to go to Nankinmachi or the... 

Shopping  

Sannomiya shopping arcade: many casual brands

Sannomiya shopping arcade: many casual brands, Kobe

 hebaemam Says:  its very long street with all the shops you might think of yetmy favorite was for sure gap, which was a big building of 5 floors.also i love before the boom for accessories... its really cool and fahsionable oneyou go first to the information booth so near from the station... 

Tokyu Hands: Shop Until You Drop

Tokyu Hands: Shop Until You Drop, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  You will see in the photo I posted the Ikuta Road leading to the Tokyu Hands Store. It is a Japanese department store and have many branches all over Japan.The store in Sannomiya is situated near the Sannomiya Train Station. It caters to almost anything from household goods,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Suma Beach

Suma Beach, Kobe

 Cyncyn Says:  There is one Marine Museum near the beach. Once I visited there , it was in holidays. It's very close to the Suma JR train station, walk by the beach , it takes 20-25 mins to there. But you can aslo take a bus. 

Favorites  

Entrance to Higashimon Street

Entrance to Higashimon Street, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  If you are in Sannomiya district and trying to find bars and restaurant, then go to Higashimon Street. You will experience almost every dish and drinks you are craving for especially the local Japanese. You will see in the photo I posted the entrance to this street. It is... 

There is Art on the Street of Kobe

There is Art on the Street of Kobe, Kobe

 freddie18 Says:  Just walking on the street in Sannomiya District in Kobe, you will encounter art on the street, there are statues in every corner but one thing that amazed me is the artwork even on the manhole. It is no big deal actually, but this simple art also attract my attention. Do... 

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