Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan’s ten largest cities. Kobe is also considered one of Japan’s most attractive cities. It is perhaps most famous internationally for Kobe beef. Kobe’s Nada district is famous for Sake, and notable buildings include the Ikuta Shrine as well as the Kobe Port Tower. It is well known for the night view of the city, from mountains such as Mount Rokkō, and Mount Maya as well as the coast.
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Lunch at Kobe Shushinkan, A Renowned Nada Sake Brewery
Kobe Shushinkan Brewery (神戸酒心館) is one of the favorite places that I like to show visiting friends and family. Situated in the heart of the historical Nada-Gogou (灘五郷) sake producing region, Shushinkan offers a quick glimpse into the region’s history and basic sake-related information for…
Mikage, Kobe – Granite, Luxury Real Estate and Ghibli
Mikage, Kobe, is a quiet neighborhood that has been historically known for production of granite, or “Mikage-ishi” in Japanese. The area is viewed as luxury real estate by the locals, and is lesser known as being the backdrop of Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka).
Makino Tempura Restaurant, A Hidden Gem in Kobe
Hidden in the basement of the Center Plaza mall in Sannomiya, Makino has become a no-brainer go-to when it comes to lunching in downtown Kobe.
Kobe Anpanman Children’s Museum and Mall
Anpanman is a beloved children’s character in Japan. Apart from the merchandise found throughout Japan, there is also a museum that features our hero.
Catching a glimpse of the giant tuna at Touka-Ebisu Festival
The annual Touka-Ebisu festival at Nishinomiya Jinja in Kobe celebrates the new year by offering a gaint tuna to the god Ebisu with many visitors trying to catch a glimpse of it.