Some of Kobe's popular
attractions include Ijinkan Street with its rooster weathervane; Mt. Rokko, for
an evening view of the city; and the Arima
hot springs -- Japan's oldest.
As a major port city, Kobe is twinned with
some of the world's most famous coastal locations: Seattle, Marseille, Rio de Janeiro,
Riga, Brisbane and Barcelona.
Kobe
Attractions:
Interesting places for tourists to visit around Kobe.
Kobe Parks:
Kobe has been blessed with a beautiful natural environment, flanked by both the mountains
and the sea. As of April 1, 1999, the city contained 1,372 public parks with a total area
of 2,417.3 hectares.
Around
Kobe:
Suggested itineraries for tours out of Kobe, taking in nearby Kyoto and Osaka.
Kobe
Transportation
Located in the middle of Japan's main island,
Honshu, Kobe is easily accessible by land, sea, and air.
The Bullet Train from Tokyo takes 3 hours 20
minutes or by high-speed boat from Kansai International Airport -- in 25 minutes.
Kobe
Accommodation
Kobe
Hotels:
A list of government-registered hotels in Kobe. Includes contact numbers and nearest
station.
