Kansai International Airport 1 hr 33
Kobe Port Tower (36 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Meriken Park (34 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Maiko Marine Promenade (11 min)
Promenade with observation deck, glass-bottom walkway & a cafe on world's longest suspension bridge. Awaji Hanasajiki (12 min) Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park (6 min) Kobe Harborland (33 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park (31 min)
This 7.8-hectare oceanside city park features a promenade, a playground, a pine forest & more. Awaji Highway Oasis (23 min) Akashi Castle Ruin (37 min)
17th-century castle in a park, with an observation deck open for views of the city. Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park (8 min)
Colorful amusement park inhabited by manga characters, with daytime ziplines & nightly tours. Akashi Strait (40 min)
Scenic Japanese strait known for housing the world's largest suspension bridge. Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge (1 min)
The world's longest suspension bridge, with tours to the top & to its exhibition center. Kiseki No Hoshi BOTANICAL MUSEUM (7 min)
Scenic botanical garden with seasonal outdoor flowers, plus a large greenhouse with many plants. Nankin-machi (39 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park (7 min) | 
