EXPLORE THE AREA
Shinkobe Area
Kobe Nunobuki Herb Garden / Shin-kobe Ropeway
Enjoy the magnificent views and pleasant ten-minute ride up the mountain in a gondola, with service between Kitano 1-chome and the Nunobuki Herb Garden Station. The garden is home to some 90 varieties of herb. Breath in the sweet and gentle air as you stroll around the fragrant and beautifully kept grounds.
Kitano Foregner's Residences
These houses, once lived in by foreign residents, were constructed in the late 19th century by Europeans and Americans, many of whom were doing business in the area. This street neatly lined with the houses is located in the hills of Kobe near Kitano.
Sannomiya Area
City Area
Sannomiya Station is surrounded by numerous stores, restaurants, sweet shops, and bakeries. Kobe is also famed as a center for shoes, and you'll find a vast number of stores (commonly referred to as "Hakidaore") selling footwear of all kinds.
Sorakuen Garden
Of all of Kobe's many parks, this one boasts the only Japanese-style garden. It is an extensive and elegant collection of greenery, and is loved by local residents for its wonderful sense of calm. The former Hassam House, Sorakuen Hall, and Boat House (within the grounds) are also all well worth a visit.
Motomachi, Harborland Area
Kobe Port
Since the Meiji Restoration (1868), the port has been renowned as a center for trade and a destination for foreign vessels carrying exotic goods. Seen the view is particularly spectacular. Another great way to enjoy the beautiful views of Kobe is to take a pleasure cruise of the bay.
Nankin-machi (China Town)
Kansai's only Chinatown includes a number of exotic and colorful buildings. Countless foods of all sorts are on display and you will also find sweets shops, grocery stores, and a spacious public rest area. Nankin-machi is a popular shopping destination, especially on holidays.
Island Area
Kobe Airport
Kobe Airport was opened in February of 2006. Also called Marine Air, it is conveniently located and easily accessed via a short train ride from Sannomiya Station. It is currently a popular sightseeing destination, for its scenic location beside the sea. The airport terminal is also home to many coffee shops and restaurants.
Kobe Fashion Museum
This is the first museum in Japan that is dedicated entirely to the world of fashion. The unique and spacious interior of the facility are perfect for the museum's exclusive exhibitions. Training seminars are also regularly held in the building.
Rokko, Maya Area
Rokkosan Pasture
Visitors will enjoy playing with sheep and goats at this highland farm. The European-style cow shed and red-brick silo give you the sense that you're somewhere in the Swiss Alps. Visitors can also take a tour of the cheese factory, sample the various wares made there, and try their hand at wool crafts and sausage-making.
Artifcial Ski Slope
In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and in better weather, you might try camping, barbecuing, and amusing yourself on the playground. The slope is conveniently located about 30 minutes by car from Sannomiya Station.
Suma, Maiko Area
Akashi Strait Bridge
Connecting Awaji Island and Kobe, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge measures 3,911 meters in length and is a stunning spectacle when illuminated at night. The colored lights and decorations vary according to the season and other significant events during the year. As the lights along the bridge resemble a glittering pearl necklace, it is commonly referred to as "The Pearl Bridge."
Suma Beach
Located a few minutes from JR Suma Station, Suma Beach is covered with beautiful white sand and green pine trees, and has long been noted for its scenic beauty. A pleasure in any season, many visitors swim in the summer and fish from spring to autumn.
Sake Breweries of Nada Area
Sawanotsuru Memorial Museum
Sawanotsuru Memorial Museum This museum, dedicated to the history of sake brewing, details the history of Sawanotsuru, one of Japan's most famous brewing companies. Various tools and related items are displayed to help explain the brewing process.
Sake-brewing
Located near Osaka Bay, the Nada district is one of the best locations for sake brewing due to the abundance of locally grown rice and high-quality water. Along the shore between Osaka and Kobe Bay, there are five well-known sake brewers. This stretch is commonly referred to as "Nadagogo."
Arima Area
Kin-senb / Gin-sen
Kin-sen and Gin-sen popular hot springs with water that promises to soften and smooth your skin. The water at Kin-sen contains a high percentage of iron and is a reddish-brown hue, while at Gin-sen, the water is colorless, and contains carbonic acid and radium.
Taiko-no-yudono Museum
After the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, a stone bath that was ordered built by the legendary military leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi was discovered under a collapsed temple. Among the other discoveries were tiles and tea utensils, which have since been preserved and are now on display. The museum also details the history of Arima, one of Japan's oldest hot springs.
Information on Kobe Sightseeing
You can purchase special sightseeing tickets for Kobe at the "Bell Captain's" desk.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
Located next to the hotel and it takes about 10 minutes to go up to the Nunobiki Herb Gardens by ropeway.
Adults : JPY 1,400 → JPY 1,200 Children : JPY 700 → JPY 600
Arima Hot springs "Taiko-no-Yu"
Entrance ticket into "Taiko-no-Yu", which provides 24 types of hotsprings and bedrock baths as well as a round trip ticket between Shinkobe station and Arima Onsen.
Regular fee JPY 3,860 → JPY 2,400
General Kiyomori Taira's Drama hall and Historical museum
Visit this museum to learn about the NHK Drama "Taira-no-Kiyomori" and history of Kobe city.
Set of Drama hall and Historical museum tickets JPY 700
Sightseeing Taxi
A taxi driver will show you the important sights of Kobe following your choice of destination.
1 hour:JPY 4,400～
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