Activities Kobe Marathon 2026 Mid Nov Fun fact: Kobe is the birthplace of marathon racing in Japan, hosting the country’s first-ever marathon back in 1909. Today, t..
9 Outdoors The Takedao Abandoned Railway Hike Robert Kodama Take a scenic 5km hike along abandoned railways in the Hyogo Prefecture.
Activities Tanto Tulip Festival 2026 Apr 15th - Apr 26th Held in mid to late April since 1992, the Tanto Tulip Festival showcases the beauty of around a million tulips in approximatel..
Camping & Trekking Shin-Kobe Ropeway Manish Prabhune Shin-Kobe Ropeway transports tourists, who alighted from modern age bullet trains, to deeply scenic Nunobiki Herb Gardens in 3 minutes..
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 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 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..