Former residence of the Kinoshitas
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This old house was built in 1941 by Ryosuke Matano who achieved a greater success in maritime industry. It’s is designated as a tangible cultural property of the nation. Locals feel nostalgic here because this house remains a lot how the Japanese houses used to be.
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Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum (竹中大工道具館)
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Takenaka Corporation is one of the top builders in Japan. They opened this museum in 1984 to showcase beautiful carpentry tools and traditional wooden structures. This looks a bit touristic place rather than locals, but it totally worth a visit.
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Himeji Castle Tour from Kobe
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Nunobiki Pond (布引貯水池)
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There is beautiful (and deep) mountain right behind the Shin Kobe station. And it’s only 90 minutes round hike from the station to Nunobiki Pond via Nunobiki waterfall. Locals love quick hike to those naturally scenic points.
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Kobe Pearl Museum (神戸パールミュージアム
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Japanese cultured pearls are known for its quality and beauty. We can learn its history and basics here in Kobe Pearl Museum. But why in Kobe? Most pearl farmers are in western Japan. It was natural those cultured pearls were gathered in Kobe, the biggest hub port in West Japan, and processed and auctioned before dispatched to other countries.
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Kobe Muslim Mosque/ 神戸回教寺院
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There’s many temples and shrines in Kobe, and don’t forget we also have a beautiful mosque! Kobe Muslim Mosque was built in 1935 as the first Mosque in Japan. It has been loved by not only local muslims but also by all the other people in neighborhoods. They are welcoming the locals and tourists to take a look their beautiful interior.
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Suma Coast (須磨海岸)
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Suma beach stretches 1.8km from east to west is a relaxing cozy beach all year around. It's right next to the JR Suma station. During mid July to the end of August beach houses are built up, locals enjoy swimming and having drinks.
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Himeji Castle Tour from Kobe
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TOOTH TOOTH maison 15th（旧神戸居留地十五番館）
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This is the former U.S. Consulate originally built in 1880, soon after Kobe Port has opened to other countries. Now it is opened to public as a cafe. It sits in the area called “former foreign settlements”(旧居留地), in which we can see some other old buildings from 1890s.
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Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway Bottom Station (ハーブ園山麓駅)
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Take a ropeway to the scenic garden on the hill. From the hill top station you’ll see amazing Kobe City view and Osaka gulf. Taking a stroll around the garden is simply relaxing and romantic activity both for tourists and locals.
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Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (兵庫県立美術館)
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Pritzker Prized architect Tadao Ando has constructed this museum opened in 2002. His signature minimalist style with natural light and concrete offers us many photogenic spots. We of course enjoy modern art exhibitions they have.
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明石海峡大橋 舞子海上プロムナード (Akashi Kaikyo Bridge/ Maiko Marine Promenade)
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The bridge connects Kobe and Awaji island. It's fun to look down the sea from Maiko Marine Promenade which has observatory pass (50 meters above water).Kobe side of the bridge is called Maiko park where locals enjoy walking and running, or fishing with a stunning bridge and the sea view.
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神戸煉瓦倉庫 (Kobe Brick Warehouse)
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This red brick warehouse was built in late 1890s and was used as main warehouse receiving cargos from abroad until 1987. Now it's preserved as a shopping complex of cafes and other shops, offering locals relaxing time on the quay.
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Arima Onsen (有馬温泉)
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45minutes by bus from JR Sannomiya station, Arima onsen is the Japan's oldest hot spring resort loved by both locals and tourists. Besides taking nutritious Onsen, it's fun to walk nostalgic streets with snacks from local shops.
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Ikuta Shrine (生田神社)
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The Ikuta shrine sites right in the middle of busy Sannomiya. Local people occasionally visit this shrine to pray and celebrate their life events like coming of age day and weddings. The deity enshrined here is especially famous for making positive connections among people, so many people come and make wish for successful wedding or businesses.
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北野町広場 (Kitano area)
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It might be a bit rather touristic than local’s favorite..still I think Kitano is the must place to visit to understand Kobe history. Kitano is hillside of Kobe where diplomats and businesspeople started to live in 1890s. There’s still some old residences remain now open to public as museums.
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Kobe Harborland (神戸ハーバーランド)
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Kobe harbor land is facing Kobe port which opened about 150years ago soon after Edo era finished. It's not only a tourists' favorite place, many local people love to take a walk and exercise, or simply relax thanks to its panoramic harbor view and many shops and cafes.
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