A Walk in Mikage
Mikage, in Higashinada Ward, is an affluent neighborhood on the eastern side of Kobe. Popular with families with children and …
Activities
Kobe Municipal Arboretum
In the mountainous area between the Chuo and Kita wards is Kobe Municipal Arboretum, a great place to relax and …
Sand and Surf at Kobe’s Most Popular Beach
Only 15 minutes by train from JR Sannomiya, Suma Beach is Kobe’s most popular beach. It is also easily accessible. …
From Suwa Shrine to Venus Bridge
Just northwest of the Sannomiya area, there’s a steep, paved path which begins in a quiet residential area, winds through …
A Peaceful Retreat in the City: Sorakuen
Within just a few minutes’ walk of JR Motomachi Station and the bustling downtown area of Kobe, there’s a quiet …