Ultimate Guide to Kobe

The residential area where the foreigners lived in the 19th century. Retro Western-style buildings stand here with about 20 of them open to the public for an enjoyable tour. There are also many restaurants and cafés so it is recommended to have that elegant lunch. Afterwards, head over towards Meriken Park. Using the intracity City Loop buses is convenient.

This park preserves the area which was affected by the Great Hanshin earthquake that occurred on January 17th 1995. There are remains such as the collapsed breakwaters so that you can feel the menace of the earthquake.

An area where you can truly feel the scenery of the port of Kobe as one of Japan’s five great international trading ports. There are various ways to enjoy this area including touring Port Tower as the symbol of the port, going into a maritime museum and taking a cruise on the bay on an excursion boat.

The waterfront area where you can truly enjoy the open feeling of the port. After some shopping, take a break at a café, or take part in the attractions such as the Ferris wheel with a panoramic view of the port. The beauty of the view at sunset is incredible.

Indulge yourself in some of the Chinese dishes found in Nankin-machi which is considered to be one of the three great Chinatowns in Japan. From walking around while noshing on butaman (pork buns) to dining in restaurants, you can enjoy the Chinese cuisine to your preference.