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 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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Local Experience
Himeji Castle Tour from Kobe
Prices from
39
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Duration
7 h
Languages
English, Japanese
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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