📍 Itinerary Overview
A perfect 2-day trip to Kobe — combining nature, city views, delicious cuisine, and peaceful moments at the foot of Mt. Rokko.
🚩 Sightseeing Route
Day 1: Ikuta Shrine → Kitano Ijinkan → Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens → Ropeway down to city
Day 2: Early hike to Nunobiki Waterfall → Visit Kobe Harborland → Sunset at Meriken Park
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions
• Nunobiki Falls & Hiking Trail
• Kobe Harborland
• Meriken Park & Kobe Port Tower
• Kitano Ijinkan (European-style houses)
• Nunobiki Herb Garden (take ropeway or hike)
🚇 Transportation
• 🚉 Kobe is accessible via JR, Hankyu, and Hanshin lines
• 🚶 Most major sites walkable from Sannomiya Station
• 🚡 Ropeway available to Herb Gardens
📷 Photo Spots
• Nunobiki Falls (especially after rain)
• Views from Herb Garden observatory
• Sunset at Meriken Park
• Kitano streets and architecture
🍜 Local Cuisine
• 🥩 Try Kobe Beef at a teppanyaki restaurant (e.g. Mouriya)
• 🥟 Chinatown (Nankinmachi) for street food
• 🍰 Enjoy café culture in Kitano area
🏠 Accommodation
1. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe — directly connected to Shin-Kobe Station, perfect for hiking access and city views
💡 Tips
• Start the Nunobiki hike from behind Shin-Kobe Station
• Bring water and wear sneakers for trails
• Book Kobe beef restaurants in advance (they get busy!)
• Sunset is best enjoyed from Meriken Park or Mount Maya
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