9 Outdoors The Takedao Abandoned Railway Hike Robert Kodama Take a scenic 5km hike along abandoned railways in the Hyogo Prefecture.
Activities Kobe Port Tower The 108-meter-high Kobe Port Tower is one of the most famous landmarks of the port city of Kobe. The observation tower was completed in 1963. A key feature..
Activities Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi) Nankin-machi is a neighborhood in Kobe, south of Motomachi Station and adjacent to Daimaru Department Store. The area is known as Kobe's Chinatown..
Activities Nanko Sunflower Festival 2025 Jul 19th - Aug 3rd During summer, cheerful sunflowers grow in abundance in various places across Japan. One great place to enjoy them in all their..
Activities Nishimura Coffee, Kobe Manish Prabhune Nishimura Coffee in the city of Kobe has an interesting history. It's actually the first establishment to serve black coffee,..
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2025 Jul 12th - Aug 31st During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities..
Activities 9 Attractions on Awaji Island Stephen Harmon Tucked away in the Japanese countryside rests an island overflowing with historical landmarks and cultural gems. This place is called..
Activities Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji Rachel E T Davies Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japanese..
