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Kobe is a port city on Osaka Bay, set between the sea and the Rokko mountains, known for its beef, foreign-style hillside houses and hot springs.

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Kobe is a long, narrow city squeezed between Osaka Bay and the Rokko Mountains, which rise steeply behind it. It opened as a treaty port in 1868, and its foreign merchants left a hillside district, Kitano, of European-style mansions, churches and cafés. Nankinmachi is a compact Chinatown. At the harbour, the red Port Tower and the Meriken Park waterfront look out over the bay.

A cable car and ropeway climb Mount Rokko for views of the city lights, and beyond the ridge the hot-spring town of Arima Onsen is one of the oldest in Japan. Nunobiki Falls and its herb garden are above the city, the Nada district is a major sake-brewing area, and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, runs towards Awaji Island. Himeji Castle is about fifty kilometres west.

Kobe beef, from Tajima cattle raised in Hyogo, is the most famous product, served as steak and in teppanyaki restaurants. Spring cherry blossom and autumn leaves colour the Rokko hills. The city also has a long tradition of bakeries, cakes and cafés, and a lively Chinese food street.

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  • Day trips to Osaka

Top 3 attractions in Kobe

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  1. Number 1

    Kobe Harborland

    4.9425 reviewsfrom $46
  2. Number 2

    Kobe Port Tower

    4.742 reviewsfrom $78
  3. Number 3

    Kobe Maritime Museum

    5.02 reviewsfrom $83

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Day trips from Kobe

30

Guided tours in Kobe

89

Walking and bike tours in Kobe

17

Food and drink experiences in Kobe

48

Shore excursions from Kobe

22

Go beyond Kobe

  1. Osaka · 28 km

    Tsutenkaku Tower

    4 hr4.914k reviewsfrom $3
  2. Osaka · 28 km

    Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo)

    4–8 hr4.912k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Nara · 56 km

    Toshodaiji Temple

    8 hr4.9399 reviewsfrom $61
  4. Kyoto · 63 km

    Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

    8 hr4.942k reviewsfrom $1
  5. Kyoto · 63 km

    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    8 hr4.937k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Otsu · 71 km

    Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

    8 hr5.01 reviewfrom $141
  7. Takashima · 99 km

    Shirahige Shrine

    9–10 hrfrom $60
  8. Takamatsu · 112 km

    Ritsurin Garden

    7 hr5.020 reviewsfrom $90
  9. Okayama · 117 km

    Okayama Korakuen Garden

    6 hr4.952 reviewsfrom $50
  10. Tokoname · 152 km

    Tokonyan

    2 hr4.716 reviewsfrom $65
  11. Miyoshi · 154 km

    Kazurabashi Bridge

    4 hr, 30 min4.928 reviewsfrom $128
  12. Gifu · 164 km

    Gifu Castle

    2 hrfrom $92

Questions about Kobe

What is there to do in Kobe?
We list 198 experiences in Kobe. The largest groups are day trips (41), city tours (35).
What are the top attractions in Kobe?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Kobe are Kobe Harborland, Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum.
What is the most popular experience in Kobe?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Kobe Sake Tour with Expert Guide: 3+ Breweries, Tastings Included", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 188 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Kobe take?
The typical experience in Kobe lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 7 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Kobe?
The operator lists free cancellation on 94% of the 198 experiences we hold for Kobe. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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