Kansai International Airport 1 hr 7
Kobe Port Tower (11 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Mount Rokkō (40 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai (10 min)
Historical, Western-style homes built by foreign merchants & diplomats dot this scenic hill. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (10 min)
Museum showcasing mostly contemporary Japanese & Western art, plus 19th-century European sculpture. Kobe Harborland (10 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Port Island (10 min)
Artificial island created in 1981 featuring a convention center, hotels, shops & an animal park. Meriken Park (9 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (17 min)
Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Mount Maya (40 min)
Mountain with an elevation of 698 meters & a scenic summit accessible by aerial tram & cable car. Nunobiki Falls (12 min)
Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color Ikuta Shrine (8 min)
Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest. Kobe Maritime Museum (11 min)
Exhibits on the past, present & future of the sea, ships & local ports are featured at this museum. Sorakuen Garden (14 min)
Peaceful Japanese gardens with diverse blooms & walking paths amid waterfalls & ponds. Kobe Ōji Zoo (9 min)
Time-tested zoo featuring unique animals & a small amusement park with rides for children. Nankin-machi (9 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. | 
