Travel Guide of Kobe in Japan by Influencers and Travelers

Kobe is the seventh-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture. It is located on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay and about 30 km west of Osaka.

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1 - Kobe Port Tower

The Kobe Port Tower is one of the landmarks in the port city of Kobe, Japan. The sightseeing tower was completed in 1963 and paused operation from late 2009 until April 28, 2010 for renovation.

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2 - Rokkosan Pasture

   8 km away

Rokkosan Pasture is a public pasture farm situated in Mount Rokkō, Kobe, Japan.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Kobe

Private & Custom VIP Tour in KYOTO allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019 and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more! STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback REMARKS A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling on the van. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals. B. Extra 1~2 hours will be given for free in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s) only C. Extra charges will be applied for over time service

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4 - Kobe Port Tower and Museum

Meriken Park is a waterfront park located in the port city of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The park features the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum, and a memorial to victims of the Great Hanshin earthquake.

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5 - Sannomiya

Sannomiya is a district of Chūō-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan. Today, it is the biggest downtown area in the city. The district takes the name from Sannomiya Shrine, a branch of Ikuta Shrine. Before the 1920s, Sannomiya was just an edge of the city.

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6 - Mountain Bike Tours in Kobe

・ A bike shop owner who knows the city of Kobe will guide you. ・ We have set a course centered on the back alleys that is unique to local guides. ・ If you would like a private tour, we can respond to your request. ・ We accept reservations from 2 people.

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7 - Nunobiki Park

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8 - Mount Rokkō

   13 km away

Mount Rokkō is the name of a range of mountains in southeastern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

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9 - Culinary Tour in Kobe

Have Fun in Kansai Pass 1 Week Free Pass Passengers will receive a PDF file in the mailbox after booking, please show the QR-Code at the facility during the visit, or present the ticket. Ticket validity period: 30 days after purchase If Tickets were purchased on 7/1, and the ticket validity period:7/1~7/31 Ticket validity period: After scanning the code at the first facility, it is valid for 7 days If you start to use it on 7/1, and the validity period is 7/1~7/7 Available facilities: You can use 3 facilities during the valid period When the ticket has been used, the 7-day validity period will not exceed the 30-day validity period of the ticket itself. If ticket period is 7/1~7/31, and the ticket starts on 7/30, the valid time is:7/30~7/31. Facilities that are unused cannot be cashed out. Please check the information about each facility, business hours, and public holidays in advance at the following links. List of available facilities: https://www.tripellet.com/hfkansai/en

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10 - Tempozan Giant Ferris wheel

   22 km away

Daikanransha is a 115-metre tall Ferris wheel at Palette Town in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. When it opened in 1999, it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel.

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11 - Umeda Sky Building

   28 km away

The Umeda Sky Building is the nineteenth-tallest building in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

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12 - Dotombori-bashi

   28 km away
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13 - Osaka

   29 km away

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and among the largest in the world with more than 20 million inhabitants.

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14 - Nipponbashi

   29 km away

Nipponbashi is a shopping district of Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan. The area is centered along Sakaisuji Avenue, extending from the Ebisu-chō Interchange of the Hanshin Expressway in the south, to Nansan-dōri in the north.

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15 - Tsūtenkaku

   29 km away

Shinsekai is an old neighbourhood located next to south Osaka City's downtown "Minami" area. The neighbourhood was created in 1912 with New York as a model for its southern half and Paris for its northern half.

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16 - Shodai Ebisu

   29 km away
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17 - Kinryu Ramen Dotombori

   29 km away
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18 - Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade

   29 km away
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