Guidebook for 神戸市

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Guidebook for 神戸市

Food Scene

Ichiran Ramen ”一蘭” – Indeed, One Of Japan’s Best Tonkotsu Ramen
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Ichiran Ramen ”一蘭” – Indeed, One Of Japan’s Best Tonkotsu Ramen

Sightseeing

Arima Onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, has two kinds of springs: reddish-gold springs containing iron and salt called 'gold springs,' and colorless springs containing radium and carbonate called 'silver springs' that are popular with women for making their skin smooth. The two hot springs open to the public are Arima Hon-Onsen "Kin-no-yu", and Arima Onsen "Gin-no-yu". Arima also has ryokans that allow day visitors to soak in their baths, and the Arima Onsen Taikounoyu hot spring theme park with 24 varieties of baths to enjoy. After walking around Tenjin Spring and the other six springs, soak your feet in the free foot bath beside Kin-no-yu.
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Arima Onsen
Arimachō Kita Ward
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Arima Onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, has two kinds of springs: reddish-gold springs containing iron and salt called 'gold springs,' and colorless springs containing radium and carbonate called 'silver springs' that are popular with women for making their skin smooth. The two hot springs open to the public are Arima Hon-Onsen "Kin-no-yu", and Arima Onsen "Gin-no-yu". Arima also has ryokans that allow day visitors to soak in their baths, and the Arima Onsen Taikounoyu hot spring theme park with 24 varieties of baths to enjoy. After walking around Tenjin Spring and the other six springs, soak your feet in the free foot bath beside Kin-no-yu.
The Kitano Ijinkan (foreigners residences) 北野異人館 were established in 1867 along with the opening of the Port of Kobe. There used to be about 1,000 houses but now there are only 30 located in the Kitano area. However, the number of houses open to the public is increasing and tourists now can visit about twenty different houses.
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Kitanocho
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The Kitano Ijinkan (foreigners residences) 北野異人館 were established in 1867 along with the opening of the Port of Kobe. There used to be about 1,000 houses but now there are only 30 located in the Kitano area. However, the number of houses open to the public is increasing and tourists now can visit about twenty different houses.
Ikuta Shrine is an ancient shrine with over 1,800 years of its history. The name of the area “Kobe” is originated from Kambe, the house protects the deity of Ikuta. Ikuta means the place filled with vibrant energy. Since it is located central part of an urban area in Kobe, many people, as well as athletes and artist have visited recent years.
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Ikuta-helgedomen
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Ikuta Shrine is an ancient shrine with over 1,800 years of its history. The name of the area “Kobe” is originated from Kambe, the house protects the deity of Ikuta. Ikuta means the place filled with vibrant energy. Since it is located central part of an urban area in Kobe, many people, as well as athletes and artist have visited recent years.
Nankinmachi The only China Town in Kansai. Abundant places to see including a splendid public rest room, Chinese cuisine, ingredients, etc.
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Nankinmachi Gallery Choya
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Nankinmachi The only China Town in Kansai. Abundant places to see including a splendid public rest room, Chinese cuisine, ingredients, etc.
Kobe Port Tower Overlooking the beautiful city of Kobe. You can see both the harbor and the cityscape in a large panorama with the Rokko mountains along the horizon.
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Kobe Port Tower
5-5 Hatobachō
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Kobe Port Tower Overlooking the beautiful city of Kobe. You can see both the harbor and the cityscape in a large panorama with the Rokko mountains along the horizon.

Parks & Nature

Mount Rokko is close to the cities of Osaka and Kobe and to the hot springs of Arima Onsen. From the top of Mt. Rokko one has a panoramic view of Osaka Bay or the wonderful night view over the city of Kobe. In every season Mt. Rokko offers a spectacle of nature, along with places for dining and shopping.
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Mount Rokkō
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Mount Rokko is close to the cities of Osaka and Kobe and to the hot springs of Arima Onsen. From the top of Mt. Rokko one has a panoramic view of Osaka Bay or the wonderful night view over the city of Kobe. In every season Mt. Rokko offers a spectacle of nature, along with places for dining and shopping.
-Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway- It takes about 10 minutes to the Herb Garden at the peak of the mountain by the new ropeway. All the gondolas are barrier-free, and you can see famous sites such as "Nunobiki waterfall" and "Gohonmatsu Entei" also known as Nunobiki Gohonmatsu dam, with a beautiful view of Kobe from the large window.Approximately 75,000 herbs and flowers of 200 varieties bloom seasonally. There are restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy herb dishes with seasonal ingredients in buffet, stores you can purchase souvenirs of Kobe and herbal goods, and a new spot called "Kobe confectionery factory Honey Bee" offers cakes and drinks made with the herbs and honey harvested
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
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-Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway- It takes about 10 minutes to the Herb Garden at the peak of the mountain by the new ropeway. All the gondolas are barrier-free, and you can see famous sites such as "Nunobiki waterfall" and "Gohonmatsu Entei" also known as Nunobiki Gohonmatsu dam, with a beautiful view of Kobe from the large window.Approximately 75,000 herbs and flowers of 200 varieties bloom seasonally. There are restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy herb dishes with seasonal ingredients in buffet, stores you can purchase souvenirs of Kobe and herbal goods, and a new spot called "Kobe confectionery factory Honey Bee" offers cakes and drinks made with the herbs and honey harvested

Shopping

Nearest Don Quijote
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Don Quijote Sannomiya
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Nearest Don Quijote
DAISO The most famous 100YEN SHOP in JAPAN.
The Daiso Hankyu Oasis Kobeasahidori Shop
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DAISO The most famous 100YEN SHOP in JAPAN.
Shopping,gourmet food,amusement,weddings and cinema. Kobe's attractions light up the night in Harborland
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Kobe Harborland umie
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Shopping,gourmet food,amusement,weddings and cinema. Kobe's attractions light up the night in Harborland

Essentials

Ninomiya Onsen Nearest public bath"Sento"
二宮温泉
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Ninomiya Onsen Nearest public bath"Sento"
7-11 Nearest corner store. convenience store.
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7-Eleven
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7-11 Nearest corner store. convenience store.

Entertainment & Activities

Anpanman, the hero of illustrated books by Takashi Yanase, has a face made of anpan, and is a strong and kind friend of just causes. Made into a television animated series in 1988, he immediately became a popular hero with children. The long-running series continues to this day. The theme of the Anpanman series is love and courage. Standing up to Baikinman, the representative of evil, Anpanman comes to the aid of those in trouble. Another side of the appeal of the series is the appearance of many delightful characters. The number of characters was recognized as being the largest in the world by Guinness World Records in 2009.
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Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
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Anpanman, the hero of illustrated books by Takashi Yanase, has a face made of anpan, and is a strong and kind friend of just causes. Made into a television animated series in 1988, he immediately became a popular hero with children. The long-running series continues to this day. The theme of the Anpanman series is love and courage. Standing up to Baikinman, the representative of evil, Anpanman comes to the aid of those in trouble. Another side of the appeal of the series is the appearance of many delightful characters. The number of characters was recognized as being the largest in the world by Guinness World Records in 2009.
Suma Aqualife Park has been loved by people in Kobe since its opening in 1957. It filled with many fun sights such as, "Dolphin Live Pavilion" where bottlenose dolphins show their amazing tricks, "the Main Water Tank"where sharks and stingrays swim graciously, as well as "The Amazon World" where pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish in the world, can be seen. There are many shows that both children and adults can enjoy such as feeding piranhas and archerfishes at "Fish in Live" theater, and "feeding sea otters" explained how they eat. Photos of adorable penguins can be taken at "Earless Seal and Penguin Pavilion" with a petting field.
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Suma Aqualife Park Kobe
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Suma Aqualife Park has been loved by people in Kobe since its opening in 1957. It filled with many fun sights such as, "Dolphin Live Pavilion" where bottlenose dolphins show their amazing tricks, "the Main Water Tank"where sharks and stingrays swim graciously, as well as "The Amazon World" where pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish in the world, can be seen. There are many shows that both children and adults can enjoy such as feeding piranhas and archerfishes at "Fish in Live" theater, and "feeding sea otters" explained how they eat. Photos of adorable penguins can be taken at "Earless Seal and Penguin Pavilion" with a petting field.
Not just people in Kobe, but also many people from the surrounding area visit Oji Zoo. It is the only zoo where you can see both Giant Panda Bears and Koalas in Japan. You can closely observe approximately 150 varieties of animals from around the world, and also many attractions and events are held at all times, such as “Splash Time of North Pole Bears” and “Animal Class for Kids”. It is also known as a great site for cherry blossoms in spring, which made the zoo popular site where children as well as a couple or family can enjoy.
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Kobe Oji Zoo
Ojicho-3 Chome-1 Nada Ward
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Not just people in Kobe, but also many people from the surrounding area visit Oji Zoo. It is the only zoo where you can see both Giant Panda Bears and Koalas in Japan. You can closely observe approximately 150 varieties of animals from around the world, and also many attractions and events are held at all times, such as “Splash Time of North Pole Bears” and “Animal Class for Kids”. It is also known as a great site for cherry blossoms in spring, which made the zoo popular site where children as well as a couple or family can enjoy.