Kansai International Airport 1 hr 7
Kobe Ōji Zoo (8 min) Time-tested zoo featuring unique animals & a small amusement park with rides for children. Ikuta Shrine (10 min) Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest. Nankin-machi (10 min) Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (9 min) Museum showcasing mostly contemporary Japanese & Western art, plus 19th-century European sculpture. Port Island (9 min) Artificial island created in 1981 featuring a convention center, hotels, shops & an animal park. Nunobiki Falls (11 min) Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color Kobe Harborland (9 min) Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Kobe Port Tower (11 min) Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Mount Rokkō (39 min) Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Sorakuen Garden (16 min) Peaceful Japanese gardens with diverse blooms & walking paths amid waterfalls & ponds. Meriken Park (9 min) Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai (12 min) Historical, Western-style homes built by foreign merchants & diplomats dot this scenic hill. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (16 min) Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Kobe Maritime Museum (11 min) Exhibits on the past, present & future of the sea, ships & local ports are featured at this museum. Mount Maya (39 min) Mountain with an elevation of 698 meters & a scenic summit accessible by aerial tram & cable car. |