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 ...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation
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¥16,597
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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

#5World Heritage Osaka Kofun Flight Tour

SKYTREK presents a 40-minute flight tour to fully enjoy the wonders of Kobe and Osaka like never seen before! After taking off from Kobe Airport, we will hea...

Duration 2h 40m
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¥30,000
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World Heritage Osaka Kofun Flight Tour

#6Private arrival Transfer from Osaka Itami Airport(ITM) to central Osaka cit...

When you arrival beautiful city of Osaka. Your driver will be waiting for you with a welcome board in the Itami International airport (ITM) Airport's arrival...

Duration 50m Free Cancellation
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¥15,891
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Private arrival Transfer from Osaka Itami Airport(ITM) to central Osaka cit...

#7Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Tour

Explore the must-see sights of history-rich Kyoto, including the spectacular Nijo Castle, eminent Kinkaku-ji, and grand Kyoto Imperial Palace. In the afterno...

Duration 11h+ Free Cancellation
4.8 of 5 (20 reviews)
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¥17,300
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Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Tour

#8Kyoto Full-Day Tour

Spend a full day discovering the best sights Kyoto has to offer, including grand castles and sacred temples. These spectacular attractions make your time in ...

Duration 10h+ Free Cancellation
4.3 of 5 (29 reviews)
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¥15,600
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Kyoto Full-Day Tour

#9Nara Afternoon Tour

Embark on an afternoon trip from Kyoto to the neighboring city of Nara, where you explore a temple that contains Japan's largest Buddha. Tame deer greet you ...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation
4.2 of 5 (10 reviews)
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¥8,600
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Nara Afternoon Tour

#10Osaka 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 (7 reviews)
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¥10,000
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Osaka Bar Hopping Food Tour in Namba
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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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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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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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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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Senzo

Travelers like the museums in Senzo, and Itami Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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