Sightseeing

Kobe City Exploration Plan

Discover the cosmopolitan charm of Kobe,
a city that has embraced international exchange
since the opening of its port.
This plan focuses on
exploring the stylish districts of Kobe.

• 9：30

  Departure (approx. 1 hour)

  Depart from a station or hotel in Osaka City and head to the Ijinkan (Foreign Residences).

• 10：30

  Ijinkan (approx. 1.5 hours)

  After Japan ended its isolation policy in the late Edo period, many foreigners came to live in Kobe. The Kitano Ijinkan District is a preserved area where these foreign residences have been brought back to life.
  Many of these Western-style houses are open to the public, allowing visitors to experience the cultural diversity and historical atmosphere of the time.
  You’ll also find trick art museums and restaurants offering cuisine from across Asia (India, China, etc.) and Europe (France, Italy, Switzerland, etc.).

  

• 12：00

  Transfer (approx. 10 mins)

  After immersing yourself in foreign culture and history, head to Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown, for lunch.

• 12：10

  Nankinmachi (approx. 1 hour)

  One of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, Nankinmachi spans roughly 270 meters east-west and 110 meters north-south, with nearly 100 shops.
  Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine such as juicy soup dumplings (watch out—they’re hot!), pork buns tailored to Japanese tastes, silhouette-perfect Peking duck, and luxurious shark fin ramen.

  

• 13：10

  Transfer (approx. 10 mins)

  With your appetite satisfied, head to Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland, full of sightseeing and shopping opportunities.

• 13：20

  Meriken Park & Kobe Harborland Area (approx. 3 hours)

  This area features diverse attractions like the iconic Kobe Port Tower, the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park preserving the memory of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, the Kobe Maritime Museum, and Kawasaki World, where you can see bullet train exhibits and experience motorbike simulators.
  Also, check out atoa, a unique aquarium blending art and marine life.
  At Kobe Harborland umie, over 200 shops offer fashion, goods, and gourmet delights. You can easily spend an entire day exploring this area.
  For dinner, feel free to choose from countless restaurants inside umie or around the station area.

  

• 16：20

  You’re welcome to stay overnight in Kobe or return to your hotel in Osaka—we can assist you either way. Just let us know!