9 Culture Santa Claus in Kitano Ijinkan, Kobe Manish Prabhune Christmas in Kobe has a major attraction in the historical district of Kitano, where, replicas of Santa Claus are placed on the..
Culture Mt. Shosha Autumn Leaf Festival 2026 Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.
Activities American Architecture in Ashiya Benjamin Stock Famed master American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, built only a handful of structures in Japan, including the perfectly preserved..
Shopping Uonotana Shops and Kobe Fish Market Bonson Lam The connection between rice and fish goes deeper than palette at the Kobe Uonotana Fish Markets, with family run stores since the..
Activities UCC Coffee Museum, Kobe Irma Syahriar This is probably the only museum in Kobe where you can learn more about coffee and enjoy a free tasting.
Culture Kitano-cho’s Ijinkan Irma Syahriar Take a walk in Kitano-cho and learn more about the well-preserved historical area.
Activities Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum Hannah Sy Hakutsuru brewery, established in 1743, has abandoned some of its traditional methods but found a way to preserve their tradition..
8 Inside Great Akashi Strait Bridge Takako Sakamoto The Great Akashi Strait Bridge has the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world, and is a marvelous feat of engineering...