Kōbe
Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kōbe (神戸) is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. It was a maritime gateway from the earliest days of trade with China and home to one of the first foreign settlements after Japan reopened to the world in the mid-19th century. Kōbe is compact, designed for walking, and easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, or as a stopover en route to points west. Stay overnight to immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options.
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Attraction in KōbeKitano-chō - Attraction in KōbeNankin-machi
- Attraction in KōbeNunobiki Falls
- Attraction in KōbeMaikō Marine Promenade
- Attraction in KōbeHakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
- Attraction in KōbeKōbe Maritime Museum & Kawasaki Good Times World
- Attraction in KōbeNunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
- Attraction in KōbePort of Kōbe Earthquake Memorial Park
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