Kobe
Japan · Hyogo · 10 m
Description
Kobe (神戸市) is a cosmopolitan port city nestled between Osaka Bay and the green slopes of the Rokko Mountains, blending international flair with Japanese tradition. The city is known for its famous Kobe beef, the historic Kitano district with its Western-style residences, the lively Nankinmachi Chinatown, and the modern waterfront around Meriken Park. Kobe combines its heritage as an international trading port with the centuries-old sake culture of Nada, panoramic views from the Rokko Mountains, and scenic escapes such as the Nunobiki Falls. In the mountains beyond the city, historic Arima Onsen adds one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring destinations to Kobe’s diverse appeal.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or October – November
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Kobe beef & teppanyaki dining
- Mount Rokko & panoramic views
- Kobe waterfront, Meriken Park & Harborland
- Himeji Castle (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Kitano-cho historic foreign residences
- Nankinmachi Chinatown
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
- Nunobiki Falls
- Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park
- Kobe Port Tower
- Kobe Harborland & Mosaic
- Ikuta Shrine
- Sorakuen Garden
- Kobe City Museum
- Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
- Kobe Maritime Museum & Kawasaki Good Times World
- Nada sake brewery district
- Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
- Mount Maya & Kikuseidai viewpoint
- Rokko Garden Terrace
- Arima Onsen
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge & Maiko Marine Promenade
- Suma Beach
- Kobe Luminarie (January)
- Kobe cherry blossoms (March - April)
- Mount Rokko autumn foliage (October - November)
Getting there
- Airports:
- UKB
- Train stations:
- Sannomiya
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry