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Kobe Area Guide 『KOBE ROMAN KIKOU』 A walking guidebook that guides you through Kobe, with maps by area. |
January 31, 2024
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Introduction to “Kobe Roman Kikou” |
This is a guidebook that introduces recommended sightseeing spots, restaurants, and hotels, centering on a map of Kobe city. Pick it up and take a walk with a map in hand.
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Kobe Railway route map |
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Information Center |
■Kobe Tourist Information Center
Immediately south of the east exit of JR Sannomiya Station, downstairs of Port-Liner Sannomiya Station.
TEL:078-241-1050
Business hours: 9:00-18:00(for the time being)
8-chome Kumoidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
※Time is shortened on 12/30 and 1/2.Closed on 12/31 and 1/1
■Shin-Kobe Tourist Information Center
(Inside JR Shin-Kobe Station)
TEL:078-241-9550
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
1-3-1 Kanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
※Time is shortened on 12/30 and 1/2.Closed on 12/31 and 1/1
■Kitano Tourist Information Center
TEL:078-241-8360
Business hours: March~October 9:00~18:00 November~February 9:00~17:00
3-10-20 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
※Time is shortened on 12/30 and 1/2.Closed on 12/31 and 1/1
■Arima Onsen Tourist Information Center
TEL:078-904-0708
Business hours: 9:30-17:00
790-3 Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City
※Closed on 12/31 and 1/1
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Sannomiya/Kitano area |
There are many sightseeing spots around Kobe Sannomiya Station, such as Kitano Ijinkan-gai where you can enjoy the exotic atmosphere, Ikuta Shrine, which is popular for matchmaking and fulfillment in love, and Venus Village, where you can see the splendid night view of Kobe when you climb up from Suwayama Park. Please try sightseeing around Sannomiya Kitano.
■Sannomiya/Kitano area Map
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【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ①Weathercock House Weathercock House was built as the residence of German trader, G. Thomas who used to live in Kobe. |
【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ②Ikuta jinja It is also famous as a power spot for matchmaking, and many people visit to pray for success in love and good relationships. |
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【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ③KOBE TrickArt A unique amusement spot in the Ijinkan where you can get inside the paintings and experience works that incorporate optical illusions. |
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Shops around Sannomiya/Kitano area |
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Motomachi Harborland area |
Next to Sannomiya, there is a Chinatown called Nankinmachi in Motomachi, where you can enjoy Chinese cuisine while enjoying the lively atmosphere of China. It is also adjacent to Harborland, which is a representative area of the port town of Kobe, and is a tourist spot where you can walk along the coast in the sea breeze or take a cruise ship to see the cityscape of Kobe. Please try sightseeing around Motomachi and Harborland.
■Motomachi Harborland area Map
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【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ④NANKINMACHI It is a beloved sightseeing spot in Kobe with its exotic townscape. |
【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ⑤SOURAKU GARDEN Stepping stones, stone bridges, streams, and waterfalls are arranged around the central pond of the vast 19,566 square meter garden.It decorates the garden beautifully. |
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【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ⑥Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park This is a park where a part of the Meriken Wharf (60 meters) that was damaged by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake has been preserved in its original state and made available for viewing.
【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ⑧Minatogawa-jinja This shrine contains treasures of the warrior Kusunoki Masashige, who is enshrined here. These include important cultural properties such as hand-copied Buddhist Sutras, calligraphy and swords. |
【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ⑦BE KOBE Monument BE KOBE Monument was installed in the Meriken Park to commemorate the 150th anniversary of opening the Port of KOBE in 2017.It is a particularly popular photo spot in Meriken Park, which is always crowded with people.
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Shops around around Motomachi Harborland |
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Arima Onsen Area |
Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s three oldest hot springs. You can enjoy hot springs of different quality, the brown “Kinsen” and the colorless and transparent “Ginsen”. Please try sightseeing around Arima Onsen.
■Arima Onsen Area Map
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⑧Kinnoyu This is an outdoor bath where you can enjoy Arima’s famous hot springs, and you can enjoy the hot springs that have carved out a history as a venerable former hot spring since ancient times. |
【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ⑨Zuihoji Park This is a famous fall foliage spot in Arima, Hyogo Prefecture, where the city of Kobe developed a park in 1951 on the site of Zuihoji Temple, a temple of the Obaku sect that was abandoned in the early Meiji period.The stone Go board used by Taiko Hideyoshi is located there. |
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Shops around Arima Onsen |
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Kobe wide area |
The cityscape of Kobe has Mt. Rokko approaching to the north, and you can fully enjoy the night view of Kobe stretching from east to west. Please try sightseeing in Kobe city.
■Kobe wide area Map
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【写真提供:Ⓒ一般財団法人神戸観光局】 ⑩Tenran Observatory You can see a wide view of not only Kobe but also the Osaka plains and Wakayama area, and at night, the 10 million dollar night view approaches with an overwhelming sense of scale. |
⑪Venus Bridge A scenic spot, especially at night, that is easily reached by taxi from any point in the city. On “Love Lock Monument” at Venus Terrace, couples attach locks on which they write messages of love. Bring your significant other here and your love will be blessed by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. |
