Things to Do in Kobe

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#1Genuine Kobe beef & multicultural town

Kitano has a lot of different religious buildings—including a mosque, a synagogue, catholic, baptist, and eastern orthodox churches, and Indian and Buddhist ...

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Genuine Kobe beef & multicultural town

#2Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets Between Hamamatsu/Shin-Kobe

Book Shinkansen tickets between Hamamatsu and Shin-Kobe, and make your travels in Japan easy by having them mailed to your hotel before you even arrive! A sm...

Duration 1h 36m+
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¥13,763
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Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets Between Hamamatsu/Shin-Kobe

#3Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets Between Shin-Kobe/Hakata

Book Shinkansen tickets between Shin-Kobe and Hakata, and make your travels in Japan easy by having them mailed to your hotel before you even arrive! A smoot...

Duration 2h 14m+
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¥19,313
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Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets Between Shin-Kobe/Hakata

#4Sakura Sky Cruise — Kyoto/Nara from Kobe

Discover a new kind of ‘hanami’ cherry blossom viewing, on a Sakura Sightseeing Flight! Take a flight from Kobe and cruise the skies above Kyoto or Nara pref...

Duration 40m
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¥60,480
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Sakura Sky Cruise — Kyoto/Nara from Kobe

#5Half-Day Biking Tour of Osaka

Cruise around the narrow streets of Osaka to uncover its hip neighborhoods, historic architecture, and sprawling parks. On this 2-wheeled adventure, admire t...

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4.3 of 5 (13 reviews)
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Half-Day Biking Tour of Osaka

#6Private Custom : Osaka Full Day Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka 540-0002 Osaka PrefectureLandmark of Osaka, good locatio...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation
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Private Custom : Osaka Full Day Tour

#7Full-Day Biking Tour of Osaka with Lunch

Cycle through the city of Osaka, seeing ancient castles and Buddhist temples while getting to know the character of the city's neighborhoods. A guide leads y...

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5 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥10,000
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Full-Day Biking Tour of Osaka with Lunch

#8Private Japanese Small Katana Forging Experience

Forge your very own Japanese kogatana (small blade) with an artisan swordsmith. Learn about the traditional blade-forging process, which uses the same materi...

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4.9 of 5 (84 reviews)
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¥18,000
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Private Japanese Small Katana Forging Experience

#9Osaka Bar Hopping Food Tour in Namba

Start the Osaka Food Tour by Hopping Hidden Local Bars & Taste Local Food at Namba Area After meeting our local tour guide at exit 15B of Namba station, ...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation
4.3 of 5 (8 reviews)
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Osaka Bar Hopping Food Tour in Namba

#10Private Japanese Sword Forge Visit & Lesson

Learn how Japanese swords are made with a private visit to an authentic tantouba (sword forge). Watch a professional swordsmith demonstrate the techniques us...

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4.6 of 5 (10 reviews)
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Guide to Exploring around Kobe

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.
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Kobe Port 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.
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Meriken Park

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

Visit this excellent museum dedicated to sake and learn how this popular Japanese drink is brewed.
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Where to stay in Kobe

Sannomiya

Spend some time visiting places like Ikuta Shrine while getting to know Sannomiya, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station to see more of the area.

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Hyogo

Get to know Hyogo and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Nofuku Temple, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Daikai Station to get around the city.

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Kobe City Centre

Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kobe Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.

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Higashinada

Higashinada is well-liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Mount Rokko and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around.

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Kitano

Discover museums, cafés and shops in this pleasant hilltop neighborhood, featuring mansions from the early 1900s displaying distinctive Western-style architecture.

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Nankin-machi

Experience the sights, smells and flavors of one of Japan’s liveliest Chinatowns. Discover street food, restaurants, shopping and traditional celebrations.

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