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1. Arima Hot Springs

Arima Hot Springs is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
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Arima Hot Springs is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

2. Kobe Harborland

Since 1992, Kobe Harborland has drawn tourists and local residents for fun and shopping in a waterfront location. See how inventive architects and developers have built modern structures where the JR Minatogawa freight yards once stood. Walk along the promenade to other attractions bordering Osaka Bay.
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A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

3. Meriken Park

The green lawns and courtyards of Meriken Park make it one of the most enjoyable places in Kobe for strolling along the waterfront. Look for notable examples of contemporary architecture, shopping and dining, as well as museums that explore this area’s maritime history.
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This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

4. Mount Rokko

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko, a popular spot to commune with nature in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko, a popular spot to commune with nature in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

5. Kobe Tower

With its deep reddish-orange steel frame and unusual pipe lattice design, the Kobe Port Tower is one of the city’s most distinctive buildings. From the top of this 354-foot (108-meter) sightseeing tower, enjoy views of the city, Mount Rokko, Osaka Bay and Awaji Island.
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See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

6. Kobe Animal Kingdom

Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Kobe Animal Kingdom and see why this is a popular attraction in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Kobe Animal Kingdom and see why this is a popular attraction in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

7. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

At a length of almost 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world’s longest suspension bridge. Spanning across the Akashi Kaikyo (Akashi Strait), which connects mainland Kobe to Awaji Island, the bridge has a beautiful setting and dramatic length, making it a striking landmark. In addition to admiring the scenery, visit the attractions around the famous bridge, where you’ll learn more about its history and development.
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See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.

Popular places to visit in Kobe

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Arima Hot Springs

Arima Hot Springs is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Arima Hot Springs
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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.

Kobe Harborland
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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.

Meriken Park
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Mount Rokko

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko, a popular spot to commune with nature in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Mount Rokko
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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.

Kobe Tower
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Kobe Animal Kingdom

Why not visit the native and exotic animals at Kobe Animal Kingdom and see why this is a popular attraction in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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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.

Port of Kobe

Areas of Kobe

Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes

Sannomiya

4.5/5Wonderful!(55 area reviews)

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.

Sannomiya
Kitano featuring a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

5/5Exceptional!(1 area review)

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

Kitano
Universal Studios Japan™ which includes heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture

Konohana

4.5/5Wonderful!(139 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Universal Studios Japan while getting to know Konohana, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sakurajima Station or Universal City Station to see more of the area.

Konohana
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe City Centre

4.5/5Wonderful!(77 area reviews)

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

Kobe City Centre
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum showing flowers and a garden

Higashinada

4.5/5Wonderful!(3 area reviews)

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

Higashinada
Chinatown featuring a city, street scenes and markets

Nankin-machi

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

Nankin-machi

Day trip destinations from Kobe

Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes

Osaka

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Akashi

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Ikeda

Itami

Itami

Nishinomiya

Nishinomiya

Photo by Jsama

Takarazuka

Photo by Wildworld100

Toyonaka

Photo by Yuki Kinoshita

Awaji