Kobe Travel Guide

Kobe , Travel guide
07 Apr, 2025

Kobe’s reputation is based on tender beef and Mount Rokko, but there’s a lively sake culture and an impressive Chinatown to visit. You’ll also find great restaurants and plenty of interest for shoppers, art and history nerds, and lovers of nature.

Things To Do In Kobe

[Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Kobe]
Discover the most important and interesting attractions in Kobe. Read More

Places To Eat In Kobe

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A roundup of places to eat for all budgets and every taste in Kobe. Read More

Kobe Itineraries

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Carefully designed one-day and two-day Kobe itineraries. Read More

Best Time To Go To Kobe

[Kobe, Japan skyline at the port and tower]
A monthly break down of the weather for Kobe, so you can plan the best time to visit. Read More

Kobe Ryokan

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A stay in Kobe gives the opportunity to try a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Read More

Kobe Hotels

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Here are the best hotels in Kobe for every budget class, with details on how to find them. Read More

Kobe Cherry Blossoms

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With lush mountains, public parks, and beautiful gardens, Kobe is a lovely place for enjoying Japan’s famous cherry blossoms. Here is a list of the best spots and notes on timing. Read More

Kobe Fall Foliage

[View from the top at Nunobiki Herb Gardens]
With many beautiful public parks and open green spaces, Kobe is a great place to see Japan’s famous autumn colours. Find the best spots and times. Read More

How To Get To Kobe

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Find out the best way to get to Kobe from Osaka, Kyoto or Tokyo. Read More

Kobe Districts

[Kobe port and skyline]
A detailed overview of Kobe’s main sightseeing districts. Read More

Getting Around Kobe

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