20 TOP Things To Do in Kobe 2021 – Explore like a local

Nunobiki Pond (布引貯水池)

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90 minutes hike from Shin Kobe Station

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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Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (兵庫県立美術館)

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Breathtaking structure by Tadao Ando.

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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Jenova Line Akashi boarding Bridge (淡路ジェノバライン明石乗り場

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Quick cruise to Awaji Island

Jenova Line Akashi boarding Bridge (淡路ジェノバライン明石乗り場

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There are two ways to get to Awaji Island. Take a bus and go across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (which has no pedestrian). Or take the Jenova Line ferry from Akashi port. It takes 9 minutes easy walk from JR Akashi station to the port. From the port ferry takes you to the Awaji Island in 13 minutes.

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City loop bus stop 7, Sannomiya station.

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Takes you around the city of Kobe.

City loop bus stop 7, Sannomiya station.

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The Kobe city loop bus literally loops around the city and takes you to major tourists attractions like Kitano area and the harbor land. You can buy tickets in the bus. Check the schedule and route on the official website and you won’t miss anything about the best part of Kobe.

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Former residence of the Kinoshitas

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Experience the Classical Japanese house

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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Daimaru (大丸神戸店)

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Don't miss "Depachika" the food heaven.

Daimaru (大丸神戸店)

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Have you heard the word "Depachika"? It means the basement floor of a department store, and the entire floor is usually dedicated to foods. A lots of local foods from fresh fishes to veggies, ready to eat meals and bakeries. It's a bit fancy place still a part of locals daily routine.

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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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World's longest suspension bridge

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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ジャンボフェリー三宮新港のりば Ferry boarding point

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Connect to the islands.

ジャンボフェリー三宮新港のりば Ferry boarding point

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Taking a ferry to these islands in Setonaikai is a simple yet exciting option for everyone. It saves time and money, let nice weekend escape for locals.To learn more find the link below. http://shodoshima.or.jp/ml/access/timetable

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TOOTH TOOTH maison 15th（旧神戸居留地十五番館）

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Historical building now opened as cafe

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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View Kobe City from hillside.

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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Kawasaki World (カワサキワールド)

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Kawasaki is not just motorbikes!

Kawasaki World (カワサキワールド)

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Most of us know Kawasaki as motorbike company, right? It’s actually more than that. Kawasaki is one of Japan represents heavy industrial company, which produces from industrial robots to aircrafts. In this museum we can learn company’s history and its products.

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Kobe Muslim Mosque/ 神戸回教寺院

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Beautiful mosque loved by locals

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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浜福鶴吟醸工房 (Hamahukutsuru brewer)

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Learn modern Sake brewing process.

浜福鶴吟醸工房 (Hamahukutsuru brewer)

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Nada Ward has been famous for its Sake brewing. Hamahukutsuru is one of the best brewer in the area and they show us some of their brewing facilities in this museum. We can learn the basics of Sake brewing and see the modern brewing process here.

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北野町広場 (Kitano area)

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Easy stroll in historical part of Kobe.

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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菊正宗酒造記念館 (Kikumasamune Sake Brewery Museum)

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Learn (and taste) Sake Brewery

菊正宗酒造記念館 (Kikumasamune Sake Brewery Museum)

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Nada has been a Japan's biggest and the most famous Sake brewing district for hundreds of years, where locals Love and proud of their quality products. We can taste freshly squeezed Sake straight from barrels only in Brewers.

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