Kansai International Airport 1 hr 8
Port Island (11 min)
Artificial island created in 1981 featuring a convention center, hotels, shops & an animal park. Mount Maya (39 min)
Mountain with an elevation of 698 meters & a scenic summit accessible by aerial tram & cable car. Kobe Maritime Museum (14 min)
Exhibits on the past, present & future of the sea, ships & local ports are featured at this museum. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (22 min)
Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Mount Rokkō (46 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Meriken Park (11 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Kobe Port Tower (13 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Ikuta Shrine (9 min)
Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest. Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai (8 min)
Historical, Western-style homes built by foreign merchants & diplomats dot this scenic hill. Sorakuen Garden (9 min)
Peaceful Japanese gardens with diverse blooms & walking paths amid waterfalls & ponds. Nankin-machi (12 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Kobe Harborland (15 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Port of Kobe (15 min)
Industrial facility that has been in constant use since the 10th century. Kobe Ōji Zoo (12 min)
Time-tested zoo featuring unique animals & a small amusement park with rides for children. Nunobiki Falls (17 min)
Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color | 
