Kobe Travel Notes
Kobe, Japan's international port city, is also one of the most exotic cities in Japan. It has a historic port, elegant Western-style buildings, delicious Kobe beef and desserts, as well as spectacular night views and hot springs. Whether you're into shopping, food, culture or nature, Kobe has it all. Let me introduce you to some must-see attractions in Kobe! 😊
Kobe Port: The symbol of Kobe and a popular photo spot. 📸This is one of the earliest ports opened to the outside world in Japan, and it has witnessed the prosperity and changes of Kobe. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the bay 🌊, visit the Kobe Port Tower 🗼 and the Kobe Maritime Museum 🐟, ride the Ferris wheel 🎡 and cruise ship 🚢, and feel the charm of Kobe.
Kitano Ijinkan Street: A feature of Kobe and a great place to learn about Kobe’s history and culture. 👀This is the most exotic area in Kobe, where Western buildings from various countries are gathered, such as the British Pavilion, the French Pavilion, the Italian Pavilion, etc. You can visit various museums here🎨 to learn about the lives of foreigners in Kobe, and you can also taste food from various countries🍽 and experience the diverse culture of Kobe.
Mt. Rokko: The highest point in Kobe, a great place to enjoy the panoramic view of Kobe. 🗻This is a great place for a relaxing vacation. You can take a cable car 🚠 or bus 🚌 up the mountain to enjoy the magnificent views of Kobe city 🌆 and Osaka Bay 🌊. You can also engage in various activities on the mountain, such as skiing ⛷, hiking 👣, camping 🏕, etc. You can also relax in the hot springs♨ on the mountain, or experience farm life at Rokko Ranch🐮 at the foot of the mountain.
Kobe beef and desserts: Kobe's delicacies, a good choice to satisfy your taste buds. 🍽Kobe beef is one of the most famous Japanese beef, with tender and juicy meat and unparalleled taste. You can try Kobe beef in various restaurants in Kobe, such as teppanyaki, sushi, soup, etc. Kobe's desserts are also unique. You can taste all kinds of cakes, chocolates, ice cream, etc. in various dessert shops in Kobe.
Arima Onsen: Kobe's hot spring, a perfect place to enjoy nature and hot springs. ♨This is one of the three famous hot springs in Japan and also one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. There are two different hot springs here, the Golden Spring and the Silver Spring, both of which have excellent therapeutic effects and are very effective for various diseases and skin. You can take a bath here and appreciate the history and culture of Arima Onsen. You can also taste the specialties of Arima Onsen, such as Arima doll pens, Arima rolls, and Arima candy.