Kobe is a cosmopolitan port city around 30 minutes south of Osaka. The sixth largest city in Japan Kobe is probably best known for the 1995 Kobe Earthquake, Kobe Beef and the hot spring resort Arima Onsen located in mountain that overlooks the city, Mount Rokko.
Nestled between Osaka Bay and Mount Rokko in Japan’s Kansai region, Kobe is Japan’s sixth-largest city and a bustling port. Located less than 30 minutes…
The Disaster Reduction Museum is operated by the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, which was established in the years following the Great Hanshin Earthquake—commonly…
Higashi Yuenchi Park is a tranquil green space located in the heart of Kobe, just south of Sannomiya Station. Often referred to as a “mini-oasis,”…
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rokko, Kitano Ijinkan (also known as Kitano-cho) is a charming historic district in Kobe, Japan, renowned for its collection…
Kobe’s waterfront is not only one of the most scenic in Japan, but also one of the most enjoyable to explore by boat. A range…
Kobe’s Chinatown, or Nankin-machi as it is known, is a bustling and exciting precinct in the heart of the city that no visitor to Kobe…
Kobe Harborland is a lively and picturesque waterfront district, making it one of Kobe’s most popular destinations for both locals and tourists. Located along the…
The Kobe Maritime Museum is located in Meriken Park on Kobe’s waterfront, next to the Kobe Port Tower and the Earthquake Memorial Park
The Kobe Port Tower is one of the most striking structures on the Kobe skyline. Standing at 108 metres and painted in a burnt orange…
Kobe is a stylish, compact city with a variety of shopping areas that blend fashion, food, and culture. From covered shopping arcades and historic streets…
Located on Kobe’s waterfront, Meriken Park is home to the Kobe Port Tower and the Kobe Maritime Museum. The iconic metal frameworks of these two…
The Rokko Mountains are part of the mountain range behind Kobe. The highest peak Rokko Saikoho rises 931 metres and offers spectacular views of Kobe…
Kobe is home to one of Japan’s most unique monuments—a towering 18-metre-high, 50-ton robot statue. The robot, Ironman Tetsujin 28-go (known as Gigantor outside Japan),…
Kobe is easily accessible with multiple transport options depending on where you’re coming from. Situated on the northern shore of Osaka Bay, with Osaka to…
Kobe is a unique and compact city nestled between the Rokko mountain range and the Seto Inland Sea. Its long and narrow geography means that…