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Kobe Travel Guide
Where To Explore
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Kobe Harborland – Situated along the city’s waterfront area, Kobe Harborland is home to many shops, stores, cafes, diners and
restaurants. It is where Canal Garden and Mosaic, the two biggest shopping areas in the city, are found. It also has an amusement park.
Kitano – At the foot of Mount Rokko lies a district that used to serve as the residential area of the foreign diplomats and merchants who
chose to live in Kobe during the foreign trade activities in the second half of the 1800s. Today, visitors can explore these old preserved
houses to see the interior layouts and designs. Some of the most notable are England House, France House (Yokan Nagaya), Italian
House (Platon Decorative Arts Museum), Ben’s House, Yamate Hachibankan, and Former Chinese Consulate.
Chinatown – Recognised as Kansai’s central Chinese community, Kobe’s Chinatown, or Nankinmanchi, is where the Chinese merchants
in the late 1800s chose to settle to be close to the Kobe Port area. It was named after Nanjing, which used to be a capital of China.
Today, it is home to several shopping establishments, food stands, and restaurants that offer Chinese goods and dishes.
Meriken Park – With a nice waterfront view, Meriken Park is a popular destination for both locals and foreigners looking for a spot
to chill and relax. Its green, grassy lawns, gardens, and courtyards provide a refreshing atmosphere in the middle of the city. Also, it is
where you can find the Kobe Maritime Museum, Kawasaki Good Times World, and Kobe Port Tower.
Getting Around
The city of Kobe consists of many railways, including the Japan Railways and a number of subway lines. It has a loop bus that serves visitors
looking for a convenient way to travel from one tourist attraction to another. Because most of Kobe’s tourist destinations are not that distant
from each other, walking is also quite popular.
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