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Kobe (�_��, Kōbe) is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and one of Japan's ten largest cities. Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is also considered one of Japan's most attractive cities.

Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries. Its port was among the first to be opened to foreign trade in the 19th century alongside the ports of Yokohama, Nagasaki, Hakodate and Niigata.

In 1995, Kobe was hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed over 5000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings. Today the city is completely rebuilt, and few signs of the terrible event remain.

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Food and Drink
Kobe Beef•
World famous local brand of wagyu meat.
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Onsen
Arima Onsen•
Celebrated hot spring resort within the city limits.
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Museum
Earthquake Museum•
Commemorating the 1995 earthquake
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Viewpoint/Tower
Nunobiki Ropeway
Ropeway with great views over the city of Kobe.
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Garden
Sorakuen Garden
Japanese landscape garden in central Kobe.
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Viewpoint/Tower
Mount Rokko
Offering panoramic views of Kobe and Osaka.
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Historic Site
Kitano
Former residential area of foreign merchants.
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Food and Drink
Sake Breweries
Kobe's Nada district is famous for sake.
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Museum
Hyogo Museum of Art
Modern art in a spectacular building by Ando.
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Scenic Ride
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The world's longest suspension bridge.
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Shopping
Kobe Harborland
Popular shopping and entertainment complex.
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Museum
Kobe City Museum
Known for its collection of Namban Art.
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Park
Meriken Park
Waterfront park with Kobe Tower and more.
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Neighborhood
Chinatown
Kobe's chinatown is called Nankinmachi.

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- Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland
  Luxury
  Located at the waterfront of Kobe Harborland, Hotel La Suite offers spacious rooms with ocean views and a spa bath. It features concierge service, a French restaurant and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi/wired internet and free videos on demand are available in the rooms. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. Luxurious rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a DVD player and extra long beds. Bathrooms have a TV and a hot tub, some with sea views. Amenities include a bathrobe, a humidifier with aroma diffuser and Phytomer brand bath salt. Guests at La Suite Kobe can lounge on comfortable sofas on the rooftop terrace. The hotel offers laundry and baby-sitting services. Bicycle and laptop rentals are available, and a free internet-PC is provided at the lobby. Creative French cuisine is presented in a decor of soft carpeting and wide windows at restaurant Le Coeur, while cafe Grand Blue serves a wide range of drinks and light meals. Restaurant Kokoro offers contemporary Japanese cooking inspired on traditional dishes. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a 4-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station. It's only a 3-minute walk from Kobe Tower, and a 6-minute stroll from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
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- Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
  Luxury
  Founded in the 12th century and beloved by Junichiro Tanizaki and other Japanese novelists, Tosen Goshobo is the oldest of the hot-spring inns at Arima. Standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals and is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have traditional futon bedding and a minibar. The 20 rooms at Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax at the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared. Right next to the Hankyu Highway Bus station, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from the Arima Toys and Automata Museum. Zuihoji Park is 900 metres away. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 30-minute train ride. Breakfast is Japanese-style with black-bean tofu, and dinner features specialties such as Kobe beef, fresh fish from Akashi-Ura port.
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- Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
  Luxury
  Taketoritei Maruyama is a non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation featuring natural hot spring baths for private use and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. From its hilltop location a 15-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station, it offers sweeping views of Arima Onsen. Guests at Maruyama Taketoritei can privately unwind in a hot spring bath, or relax with a massage treatment. Facilities include drinks vending machines, while a free shuttle service is available to/from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station and Arima Onsen Bus Stop. Air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Some rooms offer beds, while others have traditional futon bedding. All rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, yukata robes and a fridge. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Arima Onsen area. Osaka�fs Umeda station is a 55-minute bus ride away.
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- ORIENTAL HOTEL
  Luxury
  Overlooking the beautiful Kobe Harbour, Oriental Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of the historic Kyu-Kyoryuchi area. Guests can work out at the free-use fitness centre, or relax with beauty massages at the on-site salon. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms with chic d?cor are fitted with stylish furnishings, and feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and free toiletries. Most rooms boast views of either the harbour or the city. The 24-hour front desk at the Hotel Oriental offers luggage storage services for free. In-room massages can be arranged at an extra charge. A range of items like a DVD player, humidifier and iron can be borrowed from the reception. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from both JR Sannomiya and Motomachi stations. Shin-kobe Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 5-minute drive away. Kobe City Museum is situated right next to the hotel, and Meriken Park can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Main Dining by the House of Pacific serves sophisticated Western dishes, while Kanesaka offers delicately prepared sushi. Teppanyaki can be enjoyed at Steak House Medium Rare, and The Bar J. W. Hart lets guests savour cocktails with the gorgeous harbour views.
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- Kobe Guesthouse MAYA
  Budget-friendly
  Set within 3.5 km of Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and 8.6 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe Guesthouse MAYA offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kobe. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art. The units feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel. Mount Maya is 16 km from Kobe Guesthouse MAYA, while Onsen-ji Temple is 16 km away. Kobe Airport is 10 km from the property.
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- Tabiyu Abrigo
  Mid-range
  Tabiyu Abrigo is located in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, a few steps from Arima Toys and Automata Museum, 100 metres from Zempuku-ji Temple and 100 metres from Onsen-ji Temple. Featuring mountain and city views, this aparthotel also offers free WiFi. This 3-star aparthotel offers private entrance. All units in the aparthotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, the units at the aparthotel have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a balcony. At the aparthotel, every unit includes bed linen and towels. The aparthotel is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the aparthotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kobe, like hiking. Popular points of interest near Tabiyu Abrigo include Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Gokurakuji Temple and Tosen Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.
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- Arima Grand Hotel
  Luxury
  Boasting an open-air hot springs bath and spacious garden, Arima Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk away from Arima Onsen Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Free private parking is also available on site. The entire property is non-smoking, while guests can smoke in the designated smoking area. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and a mountain view. For guests' comfort, slippers and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms include a private bathroom. A seasonal outdoor pool, various spa and wellness facilities are available at a surcharge. Guests can enjoy the public hot springs bath free of charge. There is also a hot springs bath that is available for private use upon prior reservation at an additional fee. Arima Grand Hotel is situated a 40-minute car ride away from Kobe city and a 25-minute car ride away from Rokko Mountain Snow Park. This accommodation can be reached from Kobe Airport by a 30-minute drive. Mt. Maya is a 35-minute car ride away.
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- Hotel Hanakoyado
  Mid-range
  Offering stylish rooms with shoji paper screens and Western beds, Hotel Hanakoyado is only a 6-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. It features hot-spring baths and a massage service. The air-conditioned rooms at Hanakoyado Hotel include a fridge and tea maker. Each has an attached toilet, and bathing facilities are shared. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is just 100 metres from the ryokan. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 35-minute train ride away. Reservable baths for private use are available 24/7. Guests can take a break from the baths to go fishing or hike along one of the area�fs trails. Meals are served at Shunju Dining Room and feature grilled fish and meats.
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- Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano
  Luxury
  Featuring natural hot-spring baths among green hills, Takayamaso Hanano is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have futon beds and a private bathroom. The traditional accommodation at Takayamaso Hanano Ryokan includes tatami (woven-straw) floors and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a fridge. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk away. JR Shin Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 25-minute drive. A free shuttle is available to and from Arima Onsen Train Station, a 5-minute drive away. Both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths are on offer. Guests can enjoy the on-site art gallery. A concierge helps with sightseeing. Shikitei Restaurant offers daily Japanese breakfasts. Multi-course (kaiseki) dinners of local specialities made with seasonal ingredients are served in the restaurant.
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- Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
  Luxury
  Located a 5-minute taxi ride from Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren boasts a variety of hot spring baths, a year-round hot spring outdoor pool, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and hot stone spa facilities. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site at a fee. Each room at this hotel features a terrace with a sea view, a Japanese-style seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A fridge, a minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The hotel offers free shuttle service between Sannomiya Station and the hotel. Other services include massage treatments, dry cleaning, ironing, concierge and luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Japanese dishes prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients at the hotel. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 3.6 km from Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, while Mount Maya is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 40-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Sannomiya Station.
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- Kobe Highlights Day Tour with Sake Tasting
  ¥23,750
  ★★★★★
  7
  Enjoy a varied atmosphere in this leisurely 7-hour tour, which covers all the best Kobe has to offer!
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- Departing from Osaka�b Kansai private chartered one-day tour�bOsaka Kyoto Nara Kobe Awajishima Amanohashidate Lake Biwa
  ¥45,000
  ★★★★★
  156
  Kansai Region�bCustomized 10-hour chartered one-day tour from Osaka (Kyoto), free planning of the entire route, professional driver recommended attractions, spend a relaxing and rich one-day tour!
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- Kobe Harborland 24 HR Onsen Manyo Club Hot Spring Experience in Kobe
  ¥4,700
  ★★★★★
  4
  Treat yourself to a relaxing onsen experience in Kobe and head to Kobe Harborland Onsen Manyo Club
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- Nara Park and Snow Play at Rokko Snow Park Day Tour from Osaka
  ¥10,000
  ★★★★★
  40
  Take the direct ride from Osaka to Rokko Mountain Ski Resort, so you don�ft have to worry about transferring and enjoy 4 hours of skiing fun.
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- Tsuki-no-yufune Onsen Experience in Kobe
  ¥960
  ★★★★★
  5
  Go on a relaxing escape in Kobe and try the hot spring pools of Tsuki-no-yufune
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