Kansai International Airport 1 hr 12
Mount Maya (44 min)
Mountain with an elevation of 698 meters & a scenic summit accessible by aerial tram & cable car. Ikuta Shrine (16 min)
Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest. Mount Rokkō (45 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Kobe Maritime Museum (15 min)
Exhibits on the past, present & future of the sea, ships & local ports are featured at this museum. Nankin-machi (16 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai (18 min)
Historical, Western-style homes built by foreign merchants & diplomats dot this scenic hill. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (27 min)
Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge (29 min)
The world's longest suspension bridge, with tours to the top & to its exhibition center. Kobe Port Tower (16 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Suma Rikyu Park (9 min)
Spacious park featuring multiple flower gardens, plus water features, a cafe, a playground & more. Kobe Harborland (12 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Port Island (15 min)
Artificial island created in 1981 featuring a convention center, hotels, shops & an animal park. Meriken Park (13 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Suma Aqualife Park Kobe (9 min)
Roomy aquatic center featuring fish, dolphins, seals & penguins, plus live animal performances. Nunobiki Falls (22 min)
Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color | 
