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Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Kobe Tower
See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Areas of Kobe
Sannomiya
Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
Kobe City Centre
Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nunobiki Herb Park, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
Hyogo
Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.
Arimacho
Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium or Kobe Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
- Arima Onsen
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Noevir Stadium Kobe
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Fruit Flower Park
- Kobe Convention Center
- Hanshin Racecourse
- Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
- Kobe Oji Zoo
- Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens
- Takarazuka Revue Theater Troupe
- Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm
- Rokko Garden Terrace
- Ashiya Beach
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