A city built with resilience, rising stronger after fires, bombs, and earthquakes. Its annual Luminarie memorial lights up the streets in December, honoring those lost and those who rebuilt.
A restaurant in Kobe where you can try famous Kobe beef, prepared teppanyaki-style right in front of you. While the beef was amazing, the atmosphere felt a bit too touristy for the price.
A famous hot spring town just a 30-minute train ride from Kobe, known for its unique golden hot spring water. It's a perfect spot for a relaxing soak, even for a short visit.
Located up a hill, accessible by cable car, these gardens feature over 200 varieties of herbs and seasonal flowers. A unique highlight is a foot bath offering panoramic views of Kobe.
A hillside district in Kobe known for its distinctive European-style architecture, once home to foreign merchants and diplomats after Kobe's port opened in the late 19th century.