Kansai International Airport 1 hr 23
Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (31 min)
Quirky museum devoted to the history & culture of ramen noodles, with factory displays & tastings. Rokkosan Pasture (26 min)
Various animals live on this scenic ranch with horseback riding, ice-cream making & dining options. Kobe Ōji Zoo (30 min)
Time-tested zoo featuring unique animals & a small amusement park with rides for children. Kobe Port Tower (35 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (37 min)
Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Meriken Park (33 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Rokko Garden Terrace (22 min)
Landscaped garden park at high altitude offering scenic panoramas, shopping, dining & a tea room. Nankin-machi (34 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai (33 min)
Historical, Western-style homes built by foreign merchants & diplomats dot this scenic hill. Nunobiki Falls (31 min)
Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color Mount Maya (34 min)
Mountain with an elevation of 698 meters & a scenic summit accessible by aerial tram & cable car. Mount Rokkō (18 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Ikuta Shrine (33 min)
Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest. Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (23 min)
Opened in 1933, this garden on Mount Rokkō features alpine plants from Japan & the Himalayas. Kobe Harborland (34 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. | 
