[Hyogo ]Must-see for beginners in Kobe! 7 Royal Sightseeing Spots in Kobe
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2021-08-23 Management office
From exotic locations to places where you can experience the gentleness of nature and even hot springs! Kobe has many faces. Because of its many faces, Kobe is an attractive place to find a way to enjoy yourself, but first-timers may be at a loss as to where to go. For such people, we will introduce some of the most popular tourist spots on the high street that even a beginner to Kobe will surely enjoy. Try combining several of them according to your own travel plans.
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Meriken Park
Meriken Park is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Kobe. Meriken Park is the area around the Port Tower, which rises above the harbor as the symbol of Kobe. The surrounding buildings are lit up at night, creating a different view, making Meriken Park a place that can be enjoyed both during the day and at night.
How about having lunch at the symbol of Kobe?
Even though it is called a plaza, there is actually a spot in Meriken Park where you can have a meal. It is Meriken Shokudo (Meriken Restaurant), located inside the Port Tower that towers over the port of Kobe. Its specialty is the Port Tower Lunch, a cute-looking dish of ketchup rice shaped like the Port Tower, which satisfies both the eyes and the palate.
Take a break at a cafe for a breather
There is also a stylish Starbucks in Meriken Park. The Starbucks is decorated with a ship and harbor motif, as is typical of a port town, and is one of the largest Starbucks in western Japan, making it a relaxing place to spend time. We recommend resting your weary feet after a long day of wandering around with a cup of coffee.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Meriken Park
Address: 2-2, Hashiba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan
Phone number: 078-304-2500
Space and Facilities: A stylish plaza with a view of Port Tower, a landmark of Kobe.
URL： https://www.feel-kobe.jp/
Kobe Harbor Land
When it comes to shopping in Kobe, Harborland is the place to go. Harborland is not only a shopping mall, but also a restaurant and a movie theater, so you can enjoy yourself all day long. The mall is spacious and divided into three areas with more than 200 stores, so you can find your favorite store.
Choose your meal and souvenirs in the MOSAIC area!
One of the best areas in Harborland is the MOSAIC area, which contains not only a wide variety of restaurants, but also stores featuring Kobe's famous products.
Some stores have terrace seating overlooking the ocean, so you can choose a souvenir after spending an elegant tea time in the sea breeze.
Nice night view from the Ferris wheel
As the name suggests, Harborland is located right next to the harbor. If your timing is good, cruise ships may stop by. During the day, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the sea, but at night, you can see the beautiful night view lit up, which is recommended for those who want to enjoy Kobe at night.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Harborland
Address: 1-3, Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044, Japan
Phone number: 078-360-3639
Hours of operation: 10:00 - 21:00 (hours subject to change depending on conditions)
Space and Facilities: A complex facility where you can enjoy everything from movies to shopping and dining.
URL： https://www.harborland.co.jp/
Ikuta Shrine
Ikuta Shrine has a history of more than 1,000 years, which is also the origin of the name of the place "Kobe ". The shrine is also known as a shrine dedicated to the goddess of marriage, and many people visit to pray for the fulfillment of love and the safe delivery of a child. Just looking at the magnificent vermilion main shrine building is a powerful experience. Ikuta Shrine is one of the most famous power spots in Kobe, and is only a 10-minute walk from "Sannomiya Station ( "), the gateway to Kobe, making it an easy place to stop by during your trip.
Let's divine your future fate with a mizu-mikuji!
Ikuta Shrine is famous for such matchmaking, and the mizu-mikuji is recommended for tourists. The mizu-mikuji can be purchased for 300 yen at the awarding office located just inside the Ikuta Shrine gate. After purchasing the ticket, go to the back of the shrine and float the mizu-mikuji in the pond that stands quietly in the forest of "Ikuta ". The characters will appear and you can read the fortune of your future love life. Also, "and "are quiet and peaceful places where you can even hear birds chirping, and you will not believe that you are 10 minutes from the station.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ikuta Shrine
Address: 1-2-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0011, Japan
Phone number: 078-321-3851
Hours of visitation: 10:00-17:00
Space and Facilities: This shrine is one of the most famous power spots in Kobe and is famous for its mizu-mikuji.
URL：https://ikutajinja.or.jp/
Kitano Ijinkan-gai
The Kitano Ijinkan-gai is a fashionable spot that cannot be missed when sightseeing in Kobe. Kobe was opened as a port city and international trading port in the past, and as the gateway to Japan, it welcomed many foreigners. For this reason, many Western-style buildings with an exotic atmosphere still remain in a corner of Kitano, which was designated as a foreigner's settlement area. This street is called Kitano Ijinkan-gai.
Symbol of Kitano Ijinkan "Weathercock House "
Walking up the hill in Kitano, you will find not only Western-style buildings but also stylish cafes, interior stores, and select stores, making you feel elegant just by walking. After walking along this street for about 15 minutes, you will see "Weathercock House ", which is also designated as a National Important Cultural Property. On the roof of the red-brick Western-style house is a weathercock, which is meant to ward off evil spirits, giving it a stately atmosphere. There is a plaza in front of the building, where visitors can relax and enjoy a drink or snack purchased on the way up the hill with the magnificent Western-style building in the background. The Kitano Ijinkan-gai is a treasure trove of photo spots as it is picturesque at every turn, but it is recommended that visitors wear comfortable walking shoes as the path is hilly and tiring.
"Facility Information "
Name of facility: Kitano Ijinkan-gai
Address: Yamamoto-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0003, Japan
Phone number: 078-251-8360
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Space and Facilities: Fashionable, exotic neighborhood.
URL：https://www.kobeijinkan.com/
Nanjing Town
Kobe is also famous for "Nanjing-cho ", one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. This "Nanjing-cho "is lined with more than 100 stores. You can take out steamed meat buns or small basket dumplings and eat them while walking around, or you can have a course meal at a famous high-end Chinese restaurant. For those who want to eat a lot of Chinese food at a leisurely pace, we recommend choosing a restaurant that offers an all-you-can-eat plan. After you have finished feasting on Chinese cuisine, you may want to stop by a Chinese goods store to pick up some souvenirs.
Chinese New Year Festival with traditional Chinese dances
The Nanjing Street is also the site of the Chinese New Year's Festival, where you can see the traditional Chinese performing art of "henren," or changing eyelids, in which the masks on the faces change in an instant, and lion dances. Many other events are held throughout the year, so it is best to visit during these times to enjoy the festivities.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Nanjing Town
Address: 1-3-18 Sakae-machidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0023, Japan
Phone number: 078-332-2896
Hours of operation: Varies from store to store. (Hours of operation are subject to change depending on conditions.)
Space & Facilities: One of the three major Chinatowns in Japan where you can enjoy eating Chinese food.
URL：https://www.nankinmachi.or.jp/
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
If you are looking for a place to get in touch with nature a short distance from Sannomiya, the gateway to Kobe, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is the largest herb garden in Japan. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is one of the largest herb gardens in Japan, with over 75,000 herbs of more than 200 varieties in bloom at any given time. The herbs change with the seasons, each time releasing a different fresh fragrance that refreshes visitors.
The view from the ropeway is breathtaking.
Please take the ropeway to Nunobiki Herb Garden. It is hard to find a place where you can enjoy a 360° view of the city of Kobe. The ride takes only 10 minutes, and you can enjoy the ride along the way.
Inside, there are also hands-on courses using seasonal herbs.
In addition, at Nunobiki Herb Garden, visitors can not only feel herbs close at hand, but can also experience making fragrance bags and compare about 80 kinds of essential oils to find their favorite fragrance. This is a great place for those who want to refresh themselves from their busy lives and spend a peaceful and refreshing time.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
Address: 1-4-3, Kitano-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan
Phone number: 078-332-2896
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Space and Facilities: A botanical garden where you can see herbs and many flowers in different themes and areas.
URL：https://www.kobeherb.com/
Arima Onsen
After all, hot springs are essential for travel. Kobe is home to the famous Arima Onsen, known as one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan. Arima Onsen has two types of hot springs: "gold spring "which makes your skin smooth and "silver spring "which improves metabolism.
Let's eat and walk around the hot spring resort
A must-do in Arima Onsen is to go on an eating tour of the hot spring resort area. Although small in size, there are so many eating spots lined up on both sides of the street that you will have a hard time deciding where to go. If you are hungry, try the croquettes, if you are looking for something sweet, try the doughnuts, and so on.
Enjoy two types of hot water at the day spa
While strolling around the hot spring resort during the day and relaxing at a hot spring hotel at night is a good plan, some first-time visitors to Kobe may want to visit many places at once. For such people, a day trip to an onsen is recommended. Some onsen hotels offer day-trip plans, and there are also places where you can enjoy two onsen at once at one inn.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Arima Onsen
Address: 790-3, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401, Japan
Phone number: 078-904-0708
Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Space and Facilities: This is the oldest hot spring in Japan.
URL：http://www.arima-onsen.com/
summary
Kobe is home to some of the most fashionable spots in the Kansai region. You can enjoy the atmosphere of Japanese, Western, and Chinese at once, and since all of the tourist spots can be reached in about 30 minutes from "Sannomiya Station ", the gateway to Kobe, you can see the many faces of Kobe in a single visit. The scenery is spectacular no matter where you walk, and there are many photo-worthy spots, so we highly recommend that you go sightseeing with a camera in hand.
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