Speaking of Kobe, here are the must-visit tourist spots!
There are plenty of shopping and dining spots,
The exotic atmosphere is charming.
Kobe
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This time,
Classic tourist spots you'll want to visit on your trip to Kobe
will be featured.
Enjoy the exquisite Kobe cuisine
Cruise Plan
or,
Perfect as a souvenir
Manufacturing experience
We will also introduce experiences that will add color to your travel memories.
Come and discover ways to enjoy Kobe that are unique to it!
table of contents
- 1 Speaking of Kobe, here are 4 recommended spots!
- 2 Speaking of Kobe, here are 3 places to interact with animals and creatures
- 3 Speaking of Kobe, here are two recommended shopping spots!
- 4 A cruise plan where you can enjoy Kobe's exquisite gourmet food
- 5 A craft experience plan perfect for souvenirs from Kobe
- 6 Let's travel to Kobe and check out its famous tourist spots
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Speaking of Kobe, here are 4 recommended spots!
First, Kobe's four most famous sightseeing spots We will introduce you to!
1. Kobe Port Tower
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An observation tower with beautiful, unique curves that is one of Kobe's landmarks
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From the observation deck and rooftop deck,
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You can enjoy spectacular views of the cityscape, Kobe Port, and Mt. Rokko.
At night it is lit up, creating a romantic atmosphere!
It will be renovated in April 2024, and will open restaurants, cafes, and unique shops that are uniquely Kobe-like.
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It's a great spot for couples on a date, as well as for families with children and friends to enjoy.
Kobe Port Tower Observation Deck
Buy tickets in advance
is recommended
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You can make a reservation from the following:
Activities that allow you to experience the charm of Kobe
Check it out together!
This plan does not support English.
◆THE KOBE CRUISE brand◆￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣The concept of THE KOBE CRUISE is "Sunset and night view. A moment not found on land." At Concerto, we offer an experience where you can enjoy the various changing colors of the sky, sea, and sun on the ocean. We also adopt this concept for our French course.
Address: 5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
2. Arima Onsen
It is counted as one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan and is also known as the hot spring beloved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Arima Hot Springs
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The reddish brown "
Gimcheon
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Silver Spring
The feature of this hot spring is that you can enjoy two types of hot springs:
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In addition to the hot springs, this atmospheric hot spring town is also full of gourmet food and souvenir shops! You can enjoy strolling and eating your way around the hot springs.
Activity Japan has: There are plenty of tours to enjoy Arima Onsen to the fullest is!
A day-trip hot spring facility with 26 types of hot springs
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Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu
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Bathing plan
or,
A day trip to see Kobe's tourist spots
Guided tour
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Experience authentic stained glass in a hot spring town
Manufacturing Plan
And many more.
Find your favorite one and enjoy your sightseeing smoothly!
Winter time: 10/16~5/14Summer time: 5/15~10/15~Schedule for the day~Winter time: 10:30 ▼Meet at Nihonbashi Exit 2 12:00 ▼Kobe Port, Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free time to explore, lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours) 14:30 ▼Kitano Foreigners' Houses (approx. 1 hour) 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free time to explore/approx. 1.5 hours) 18:00 ▼Mt. Rokko, night view
Cut and assemble various glass panels to create your own original color. This is a plan to make stained glass for your window. Choose your favorite glass panel with your own sense of style and create your image. Even beginners can create high-quality works. Why not make it a souvenir of your trip, a wedding gift, a birthday gift, or a gift for family and friends?
Address: Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
3. Kitano Foreigners' House District
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Kitano Foreigners' Houses
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An area filled with exotic atmosphere, lined with Western-style buildings constructed during the Meiji period
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It once developed as a settlement for foreigners who came to Japan following the opening of Kobe Port, and is still a popular spot today.
Weathervane House
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Scale House
Foreign-style houses from that time, such as "Yoshino-michi" ("Japanese-style residence"), still remain.
In particular, the Weathercock House is a symbol of Kobe Kitano and is attractive for its bold brick design. is!
The retro and stylish streetscape, Photo Spot It's also popular as a place to take photos! Why not combine your visit to the cafes with some fun photo opportunities?
Not only in Kitano Ijinkan District,
If you want to enjoy the surrounding tourist attractions and the night view of Kobe,
Great value plan with shuttle service
Reservations are recommended.
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In the surrounding area
Manufacturing experience
This is also available for people who want to create lasting memories of their trip to Kobe, so be sure to join us!
Winter time: 10/16-5/14Summer time: 5/15-10/15〜Schedule〜Winter time: 09:30-10:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/transfer to hotel/private inn 12:00 ▼Kobe Port/Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free time to explore/lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours) 14:30 ▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approx. 1 hour) 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free time to explore/approx. 1.5 hours)
Craft Infinity has just opened in Kobe Sannomiya. We will help you at your own pace. We have a lineup of dyeing experiences for the currently popular smartphone pochettes. Anyone can easily assemble them by dyeing the cut leather as is and threading the straps through. As an option, you can engrave a pattern or add a pattern to the leather.
Address: Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
4. Nankinmachi (Chinatown)
Nankinmachi
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Yokohama
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Nagasaki
Alongside
Japan's Three Largest Chinatowns
One of
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It is also a historic spot that developed after immigrants from the Qing Dynasty (present-day China) opened shops and restaurants when the Port of Kobe opened.
Pork buns, Xiaolongbao, Peking duck, etc.
In addition to Chinese cuisine, there is also a wide selection of snacks perfect for eating on the go.
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The sight of rows of red lanterns and Chinese-style gates is perfect for Instagram, so why not enjoy a stroll while taking photos?
In the area around Nankinmachi (Chinatown),
Manufacturing experience
You can enjoy a delicious meal while looking out over Kobe Port.
BBQ plan
We have a wide range of products.
If you want to enjoy sightseeing in Kobe to your heart's content, be sure to check it out!
This plan does not support English.
Learn about perfume and create your own original eau de toilette by choosing your favorite scent from a variety of scents. Blend and create a Kobe scent that can only be made here, expanding on your imagination. This is a rare experience nationwide where you can create your own perfume from a perfume shop. A one-of-a-kind original eau de toilette
[Hyogo/Kobe] "Enjoy delicious matcha" Matcha experience at a tea house
Would you like to experience matcha at Ochadokoro Sanwa? Our matcha experience is not a tea ceremony, but is based on the concept of "enjoying matcha deliciously" that is unique to a tea shop. This experience is aimed at those who have never tried matcha before, those with small children, and those participating alone, so that they can casually try matcha. ~Experience flow~①
This plan does not support English.
~Resora BBQ Kobe Terrace~ A luxurious adult BBQ with Kobe Port in the background! This plan allows you to bring your own ingredients and enjoy a BBQ. (All-you-can-drink, equipment included) <Ingredients> Please bring your own ingredients. <All-you-can-drink> Beer (Budweiser bottle) Highball Ginger Highball Coke Highball Chuhai Fruit
Address: 1-3-18 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Speaking of Kobe, here are 3 places to interact with animals and creatures
Kobe teeth, Although it is a city, A place where you can interact with animals and creatures Also abundant Please check it out!
1. Kobe Urban Aquarium AQUARIUM×ART
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Located inside the Kobe Port Museum
An aquarium that combines aquarium and art
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The approximately 60 aquarium tanks display a variety of creatures, mainly fish, but also reptiles and mammals.
The tanks are designed according to a theme, among others:
One of the largest spherical aquariums in Japan
is fantastic!
Come and enjoy this new and immersive aquarium that makes full use of stage art, digital art, and sound effects.
Address: 7-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
After enjoying átoa, Herbarium making experience Why not try out some artistic experiences like these?
You can easily create your own original herbarium by combining a variety of materials with your favorite dried flowers as the main focus!
Immerse yourself
Art & Culture Experience
Why not give it a try?
[Hyogo/Kobe] "Herbarium making" Make your own with seasonal flowers ♪
This plan does not support English.
Choose from a wide variety of materials, with your favorite dried flowers as the main ingredient, to create a beautiful, easy, and fun herbarium. You can choose the shape of the bottle. Flowers are served buffet style, with no additional charge. It's perfect as a gift! It's also great for yourself! It will brighten up your room! ◎ Easy to make with a choice of bottles and flowers ♪ ◎ Great as a gift
2. Kobe Oji Zoo
" Kobe Oji Zoo "teeth, A historic zoo that opened in 1951 is.
Koalas, giraffes, lions, polar bears, penguins, etc.
Approximately 120 species of animals
You can see.
You can watch elephants training and interact with rabbits and guinea pigs.
There will also be many events unique to Kobe Oji Zoo!
In the park, amusement park and "Learn about animals" Animal Science Museum ", one of the Kobe Ijinkan " Former Hunter House There is also a museum attached to the building, so there is plenty to see.
In Kobe Tour of a long-established sake brewery Also recommended!
Tasting is also available, making it an irresistible experience for sake lovers!
If you are with your family, it is like "Port City Kobe" Marine craft experience So why not try and turn your memories into something tangible?
This plan does not support English.
Nada Gogo, the best sake region in Japan, is a mecca for sake lovers, with over 10 sake breweries where you can enjoy tours and tastings. The breweries are located along the Hanshin train line, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for a stroll! If you come to the Kansai region, be sure to give it a try! The breweries are made with high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) and mineral-rich groundwater (Miyamizu), and are brewed in the winter.
★About the photo frame This is a plan to make a photo frame using shells, coral, and marine glass that have washed up on the shore. ●What is Seaborn Art? There are many driftwood on the shore, and among them are many treasures, or "gifts from the sea." It is "art born from the sea," so it is called "Sea Born Art."
3. Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Kobe Animal Kingdom
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The zoo and botanical gardens on Port Island
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It is divided into two areas: the indoor area "Inside Park" and the outdoor area "Outside Park".
All-weather facilities
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" Coexistence of flowers, animals, and people " Based on the concept, Throughout the year 10,000 flowers of 1,000 varieties , 800 animals of 150 species You can see .
In addition to interacting with popular animals such as capybaras and alpacas, the spectacular bird performance shows are also popular!
Fun spot for the whole family
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Kobe Animal Kingdom Admission Ticket (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Address: 7-1-9 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Speaking of Kobe, here are two recommended shopping spots!
" Shopping is a must when visiting Kobe! We will also introduce recommended tourist spots for those who say this!
1. Kobe Harborland
" Kobe Harborland "teeth, Kobe's leading entertainment area where you can enjoy shopping, gourmet food, and amusement !
The large shopping mall "Kobe Harborland umie" is perfect for shopping, as it has over 200 stores selling a wide variety of items, including clothes, miscellaneous goods, interior goods, and restaurants.
Ferris Wheel or Cruise ship port There are also Another attraction is being able to see the port city scenery during the day and the beautiful night view at night. .
If you want a special experience, Cruise ships Dinner at is recommended Enjoy a relaxing time while enjoying a meal and watching the sunset or night view.
This plan does not support English.
◆THE KOBE CRUISE brand◆￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣The concept of THE KOBE CRUISE is "Sunset and night view. A moment not found on land." At Concerto, we offer an experience where you can enjoy the various changing colors of the sky, sea, and sun on the ocean. We also adopt this concept for our French course.
This plan does not support English.
◆What is included in the price◆￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣Boarding fee + meal fee (French course)＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Seafood and beef fillet course [MENU 3/7~]■Appetizer・Scallop, yellowtail and whelk carpaccio with asparagus, accented with shiso leaves■Soup・Awaji onion gratin soup■Fish
Address: 1 Higashikawasakicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
2. Sannomiya Center Street
Kobe's best shopping street
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Sannomiya Center Street
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The shopping arcade that stretches from JR Sannomiya Station and Hanshin, Hankyu, and Kobe-Sannomiya Station to the area around JR Motomachi Station is lined with a variety of stores, including apparel and miscellaneous goods.
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There are also plenty of Kobe's most famous sweets and gourmet shops, such as
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It's easily accessible from the station, and if you want to enjoy shopping and dining, this is a spot you should definitely visit!
In the Sannomiya Center Street area,
Leather can be dyed
Leather craft experience
is recommended!
Why not try making your own original piece?
Craft Infinity has just opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. We will help you at your own pace. We have a lineup of dyeing experiences for eyeglass cases that can be made without sewing! Just dye the cut leather and fasten it with rivets. Anyone can easily assemble it. As an option, you can engrave a pattern or add laces.
"Craft Infinity" has just opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. We will help you at your own pace. ☆ We have a lineup of dyeing experiences for original pen cases ☆ Anyone can easily create a pen case by simply dyeing cut leather and hammering in rivets. In addition to dyeing, you can also paint it with your favorite illustrations.
Address: 1-3 Sannomiyacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
A cruise plan where you can enjoy Kobe's exquisite gourmet food
I want to eat it in its original place.
Kobe beef
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At Activity Japan,
Cruise plan where you can enjoy Kobe beef
or
BBQ plan
There is.
Enjoying Kobe beef while looking at the beautiful scenery is sure to help relieve the fatigue of everyday life.
For more information, check out the link below!
The Kobe Grill & Salad Bar grill menu uses local brand ingredients such as Kobe beef, Kobe pork, and Tamba red chicken, and is prepared to allow you to enjoy the deliciousness of the ingredients. You can choose your favorite dish from a total of five main dishes. The salad bar also offers fresh vegetables and a variety of toppings and dressings, as well as bread, rice,
A craft experience plan perfect for souvenirs from Kobe
For those who want to preserve their memories,
Manufacturing experience
is popular
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Activity Japan has:
A craft experience plan perfect as a souvenir from your trip to Kobe
There is also plenty available.
Ceramics
or
accessories
There are a wide variety of craft experience plans available, so you're sure to find one that suits your taste!
If you're interested, be sure to check it out below!
[Hyogo, Kobe] All the pieces you make are fired! Fully equipped electric potter's wheel experience
This plan does not support English.
This is a pottery experience plan where you can make authentic works with full-fledged facilities. Each person can make 3 to 4 pieces. There are 70 types of glazes to choose from, so you're sure to find your favorite color. All the pieces you make will be fired to completion.
This plan does not support English.
This is a pottery class where you can learn not only the techniques and knowledge of pottery, but also the fun of playing with clay. Professionals will give you careful instruction, so even beginners can feel at ease. If you join after the trial class, you will also receive a bonus of half off the registration fee. Why not experience the profound charm of pottery, which is one of the oldest technologies in human history and continues to be a major industry today? ★★Electric potter's wheel course★
[Hyogo/Kobe/] "Gifts from the Sea" Make an accessory using beach glass, shells, and coral!
★About the accessory class This is a plan to make accessories using shells, coral, and marine glass that have washed up on the shore. ●What is Seaborn Art? There are many driftwood on the shore, and among them are many treasures = "gifts from the sea" that have washed up from somewhere. It is "art born from the sea", so it is called "Sea Born Art".
Let's travel to Kobe and check out its famous tourist spots
This time " Speaking of Kobe " Tourist attractions in We introduced the following.
Kitano Foreigners' Houses or, Nankinmachi (Chinatown), etc. Kobe: A port city where you can enjoy the exotic atmosphere and beautiful scenery .
Using this special feature as a reference, be sure to enjoy sightseeing in Kobe with your partner, friends, family, or other special people!
*The content of this article is current as of April 2025.
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