Kobe has a sparse yet beautiful skyline – it overlooks Osaka Bay with Mount Rokko as a backdrop. Among high-rise buildings and neon lights, you’ll find bits of the city’s past in Shinto shrines like Ikuta, which is one of the oldest in Japan. Go up Mount Rokko for panoramic lookouts or find hidden treasures like a tranquil onsen (hot spring) behind it. Explore sights and flavours in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s colourful...
Read moreKobe's main attractions are an integral part of the city's landscape and history, with museums celebrating its past bumping up against high-tech, sleek showcases for fashion and art. In 1868, Kobe was one of the first ports in Japan to...
Kobe is a city full of charm that's hugely popular with tourists from the Kansai area and Japan at large. There are plenty of popular spots for families to visit, too. Theme parks and public parks offer fun for children...
While Kobe is the kind of place where you can easily spend a lot of money on fine food and shopping, its sightseeing attractions are surprisingly cheap. For example, there are many great routes for walks where you can soak...
On your next holiday, why not invite that special someone to enjoy the night views, history, and nature of Kobe? Kobe is full of delights, from the sparkle of the city with its exotic cityscape and port ambience, to scenic...
Dining in Kobe is a treat as you can find a little bit of everything here. There's certainly no shortage of variety or style among its restaurants, but that can make it hard to select where to eat next. With a sizeable expat population, eating out in Kobe has more of a cosmopolitan feel than other cities of a similar size. From street-side noodle...
Read moreKobe is an excellent place to shop, especially if you're short on time since most of its best shopping destinations are clustered in the downtown core and within an easy walking distance. Get off the train at Sannomiya or Motomachi and you'll be met with a bewildering range of shops and goods – everything from the latest gadgets to fashionable clothing to...
Read moreIf you want to enjoy a night out in Kobe, there's everything from hole-in-the-wall bars to karaoke clubs, English pubs to pumping dance clubs. You can have a quiet drink or 2, shoot some pool, or dance all night, the choice is yours. If you're not sure what suits your fancy, just step off the train at Sannomiya Station and...
Read moreBefore you travel to Kobe, it's a good idea to brush up on some of the travel essentials. Choosing when to travel is a decision best made after the attractions, events and seasons of Kobe. You can save time by preparing in advance how you're going to get around the city to see the sights. Transport options vary depending on how...
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