Kobe, belonging to the UNESCO Cities of Design, takes advantage of its creative potential to support the social and economic development of the region. A certain sense of design can be felt across the whole city, which includes even manhole covers. Have a look at a selection of them here.
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Manhole Covers of Kobe
A remarkable sense of design and attention to detail

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Manhole cover in the front of Marui OIOI department store at Sannomiya station

Jazz Street manhole cover at Kitanozaka

Famous sights in Kobe are featured here: Weathercock House, Mosaic, Kobe Harborland

Historical district Kitano Ijinkan to Kobe Harborland depicted on this manhole cover

Shin-Kobe station manhole cover

Kobe Municipal Building manhole cover
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