Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 Mid May The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances,..
18 Street & Urban Walk Through Chinatown in Kobe Cathy Cawood Kobe's Chinatown is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. You can feast on spring rolls, steamed dumplings and..
9 Street & Urban Sunset and lights in Meriken Park Rory Jackson Meriken Park offers a great spot to enjoy sunset and when night falls the city of Kobe lights up.
6 Street & Urban Manhole Covers of Kobe Manish Prabhune Kobe, belonging to the UNESCO Cities of Design, has a certain sense of design, which can be felt across the whole city, including..
Historical The White Heron Castle of Himeji Leslie Taylor Originally built over 400 years ago, Himeji Castle still stands today as a testament to the craftsmanship of its ancient builders...
7 Temples & Shrines Kobe Jain Temple Manish Prabhune The foreign settlements in the late 19th century in Kitano-cho, Kobe, popularly known as ijinkan (foreigners' residences),..
6 Gardens & Parks Venus Bridge, Kobe Manish Prabhune A rather secluded but equally beautiful location is the Venus Bridge in Kobe.
10 Street & Urban Beautiful Views of Kobe Port Tower Manish Prabhune This photo story details multiple views I have taken over a two year period. Hope they inspire you to visit someday!