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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Kobe, Kinki
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. Shin-Kobe Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Ilona-star - Melbourne, Australia
Only In Kobe short time for the Marathon with daily event commitments, so this was perfect sightseeing to fit into my busy short schedule. Just behind the main train station it’s so easy to get to and from. Wouldn’t think there is such beautiful treks & waterfall so central. Treks can go for a while or cut them short, what ever the fitness level or time allows. Mindfulness Tea ceremony & tour treks available, Book early as we missed out trying to book 1-2 days advance but they were very helpful trying to fit us in. Worth visiting to wonder free in nature and take in some fresh air ????
2. Mt. Maya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 424 reviews
Reviewed By Elisabethmh - Oslo, Norway
Mount Maya (Maya-San in Japaneese) is a mountain 700 meters above sea level and one of the most important mountains in the Rokko mountain range north of Kobe. The story goes that Mount Maya is named after Lady Maya - the mother of the Buddha. You can easily reach the top of the mountain by cabel car and the view is absolutely stunning! I can highly reccomend a trip to Mt. Maya while visiting Kobe. You won`t regret the spectacular view from the top.
3. Kobe Animal Kingdom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
It is a 15minutes from Sannomiya. There is an animal and botanical garden at Port Island. In inside park, you can meet up close with cute animals like capybaras. In otuside park, you can experience activities such as riding a camel or feeding penguins. Animals’ performances is very wonderful and bird performances. The exhibition area reproduces the habitat of the animals, and you can see the lively appearance of the animals up close. The all-weather environment allows you to have fun even in rainy days. Please enjoy the extraordinary world healed by animals.
Reviewed By Calleryana - Singapore, Singapore
It's a bit far from city, you need to get there via the Portline (a separate train line) that goes along the bay. Then stop at Kei Computer Mae station and it's rights below the station! It looks very tiny in a few greenhouse like houses, but once inside, there are a lot to offer and easily a stay for about 2 hours or more. There are many show times so do plan around the show times and feeding hours. Almost all shows end before 330pm so do reach latest around 12-1pm to catch most shows. There are many animals you can pet, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, capybaras. Some you can feed, birds, parrots, fishes, sheep, alpaca, seal etc. And many that freely roam around in the different garden/greenhouse sections! There are also food stores and drink with lots of seating in the main area. It's made up of small sections/houses around the main seating area in the middle so not to worry you or your children will get tired and need some rest or food.
4. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,144 reviews
Reviewed By KristineSt_Paul_MN - Redmond, United States
This is a great little excursion if you have a few hours and want to get outdoors. Ride up- walk down. Browse the first shop, wander through the gardens, stop for tea and a pork cutlet sandwich at the glass house, then take a short jaunt in a little forest and past a waterfall. The waterfall is less incredible than the view from the basin so look up and around. Emerge behind Shin-Kobe station and grab a snack from the 7-11.
5. Suma Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
6. Meriken Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By sunshinegodlee
nice place to walk around. they have a Be Kobe sign good place to take pictures. Starbucks has its coffee shop there n its really nice to sit and over look the sea and sip your. coffee. Umei mall near by...
7. Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
There are signs for Nunobiki Falls at the Shin Kobe Station. Nunobiki Falls is described as one of Japan’s three most significant waterfalls. It is only a 15-minute walk to get there. There is no admission fee and it is very easy to find. The entire journey is over 1,000 feet and most of it involved plenty of stone steps going straight up. We both needed to pause to catch our breath along the way. There are four waterfalls to choose from: Ontaki, Mendaki, Tsusumigadaki and Izumoki, depending on how far you want to hike. The lowest-level one is relatively easy to get to; whereas the hardest one lurks at the top of a steep flight of steps.
8. Sorakuen Garden
9. Sumaura Park
10. Maiko Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By lucem808
I think my biggest surprise after getting off at Maiko Station, walking to Akashi Kaikyo bridge, and having to use the restroom, is walking over the hill and seeing all the people gathering for the flea market. I arrived around 10am, and vendors were still arriving. The flea market is geared more towards children with a lot of toys and kid's clothes. But there were a lot of other options from handmade items, jewelry, and household items. The time it takes to get here from Osaka is about the same as going to Nara or Kyoto, 45 minutes to an hour. Just catch the limited express, which has far less stops, and make a transfer in Kobe. Outside of the flea market, which was a huge draw for me, the park is quiet and the views are beautiful. This area isn't packed full of tourists, which was nice. It was mainly older people and families, probably getting away from the city center. All-in-all the area itself provides many relaxing options from sight-seeing, the Akashi Kaikyo bridge, and quiet. Probably a good stop during your trip when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of crowds.
