Kobe, Port city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Description
Kobe sits between Mount Rokko and Osaka Bay, divided into nine administrative wards connected by a dense network of trains and ferries. The commercial districts stretch from the port to the mountain slopes, with each neighborhood carrying its own character.
History
The port began operations in 1868, transforming a small fishing village into one of Japan's major maritime centers for foreign trade. The city was struck by a severe earthquake in 1995 and was completely rebuilt afterward.
Culture
In the Nada district, several sake breweries open their doors for visitors to watch the fermentation process and taste directly from the barrel. The water from Mount Rokko plays a central role, and many locals prefer buying their rice wine directly from the producer rather than from a supermarket.
Practical
An automated transit system called Port Liner connects Sannomiya Station to the harbor facility Port Island and the airport on an elevated track over the water. When moving around the city, you can orient yourself by the mountains to the north, which remain visible from almost every point.
Did you know?
The hot springs in the Arima district contain high concentrations of iron and carbonate, with mineral water drawn from 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) underground. The water has a rust-red color caused by the iron content, which sets it apart from most other thermal baths in Japan.
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Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
18.1 km
Kobe Sports Park Baseball Stadium
11.2 km
Mount Rokkō
11.4 km
Wing Stadium Kobe
4.7 km
Akashi Castle
19.2 km
Kobe Port Tower
1.4 km
Ikuta Shrine
402 m
Maya Kankō Hotel
4.2 km
Kobe foreign settlement
597 m
Minatogawa Shrine
2.2 km
Kobe Luminarie
703 m
Suma Aqualife Park
8.1 km
Goshikizuka kofun
15.3 km
Hyōgo Prefectural Museum of Art
2.3 km
Miki Castle
22.3 km
Nankin-machi
817 mNESTA RESORT KOBE
18.4 km
Kobe Oji Zoo
2.6 km
Hirono Golf Club
18 km
Jōdo-ji
28.6 km
Kannō-ji
15.2 km
Suma-dera
9 km
Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
10.5 km
Nagata Shrine
5 km
Nunobiki Falls
1.8 km
Nunobiki Herb Garden
2.5 km
Kobe International House
175 m
Akashi Municipal Planetarium
18.3 km
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