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10 Sights & Landmarks in Kobe That You Shouldn't Miss
Famous for its luscious beef and crisp, pure sake, the Japanese port of Kobe is a thriving metropolitan city with an international feel. The sake-brewing season runs from October through April, and that's the best time to take a tour of a kura (the Japanese word for brewery). Visit the Hakutsure Sake Brewery Museum year-round. Naturally, the nightlife here is prime perfection.
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1. Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Malcolm_See - Singapore, Singapore
Having never experienced an earthquake before, this museum was an eye-opener for myself. Earthquake is kinda a part and parcel of life in Japan as this region lies on many of the tectonic lines. The highlight was definitely the two movies on the 1995 Kobe Hanshin great earthquake, which was reproduced to showcase the extent of the damage and immerse the viewers in the earthquake experience. The movie was played in Japanese, but there were audio guides provided. After that there were exhibitions on the wreckage shown in the museum and the recovery process. Across the building was information on other type of natural disaster in Japan and there was even a simulator on running/swimming away from a tsunami. Definitely worth a visit if visiting Kobe!
2. Suma-dera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By williamsM29HU - Kobe, Japan
To our delight, we visited while monks were chanting and it was busy with food vendors and a regular temple sale was going on. The fragrance of the incense combined with the cool October air, the chanting and the sound of the gongs, was quite lovely. It's worth visiting the museum of artifacts near the entrance as well as the graveyards surrounding the main temples. This is about a 15 minute walk from Suma station - watch where people are walking as it is easy to get on the wrong road (and they don't connect).
3. Puraton Ornament Museum
4. Kobe Harborland
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,938 reviews
Reviewed By Noepha
Taking a stroll along the harborland while enjoying the sea breeze with your friends is really wonderfull. You can also ride the ferris wheel or go to the port tower to have a view of Kobe city and the surrounding from above.(Note: if you are with children, there is Anpanman museum nearby which really suitable for children) If you are hungry or want to have a bite, there are many cafe and restaurant in Mosaic. All in all, you have to visit harborland when in Kobe. (You can reach harborland by JR Line from Kobe Sannomiya station and get off on Kobe station)
5. Kitano Ijinkan-gai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 840 reviews
Reviewed By 852lenay - Singapore, null
Quaint, traditional colonial houses were great spots for photos. Boulevard that are well kept with floral and foliage that enhance the old world charm. Do check out Starbucks and it was really like stepping into someone’s bungalow complete with books, chandelier and picture frames that decorated the entire two-storey house! Enjoy! Be back ...
6. Kazamidori no Yakata
7. Ikuta Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 825 reviews
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
We had lunch a Mouriya Honten and enjoyed our Kobe beef for lunch. It was expensive but Kobe beef is known all over the world. The Ikuta Shrine was just a short walk from Mouriya Honten. We saw a pair of lions “guarding” the shrine.The torii entrance was very impressive and we wanted to walk around and learn some more about this shrine. The Ikuta Shrine is over 1800 years old and venerates the goddess Wakahirume-no-Mikoto. While Kobe has many European-styled buildings and ports, it also has many different historic shrines. This shrine wasn’t originally on our itinerary, but we read about it and since it was so close to our restaurant, we had to give it a shot. I quickly looked it up and found that it’s a spot for love! The spiritual place known for good marriage is located on the right side of the shrine grounds near the entrance. It has been said that if you "pray for love facing the cedar tree", your wish will come true. Admission is free. Enjoy!
8. Kobe Port Tower
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4.0 based on 843 reviews
Reviewed By weinyc - Forest Hills, United States
The Port of Kobe is a maritime port in Kobe, Hyōgo in the greater Osaka area, backgrounded by the Hanshin Industrial Region. It’s one of the five biggest International trading ports in Japan and was built over one hundred years ago. The views of nightlight is astonishingly beautiful, especially the Kobe tower, which is the most famous landmark in Kobe. It is a great place for dating since there were also shopping malls, cafe and restaurants...etc around the port.
