Meriken Park

CONCERTO: Journey through Kobe

神戸阪急

「食」「美」系が充実しているデパート。 特に本館地階洋菓子売場には神戸発祥のスイーツショップが集まっている。 旧「そごう神戸店」。

Suwayama Park

This park is located on top of a hill 160 meters tall. You can enjoy the night views of Kobe city from Kinseidai Observatory or Venus Bridge, which is a bridge in the shape of an 8 and is a 5-minute walk from the park. The lights from ships and airplanes arriving at and departing […]

Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

The Former Chinese Consulate is the only eastern-style building of the Ijinkan homes. The inside is furnished with various art pieces dating back between the Ming and Qing dynasties of China.

la Maison de GRACIANI, Kitano, Kobe

Built in 1908, a French trading merchant named Mr. Granciani once lived here. It has been turned into a French restaurant that was awarded a Michelin Star! Dinner is quite expensive, but their lunch courses start at 4900 yen, not including tax.  

Nankinmachi

Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel

This landmark of Harborland reaches a height of approximately 50 meters. If you stay for a ride, you can enjoy a 10-minute journey from up above. When the sun sets, about 120,000 LED lights colorfully light up the entire wheel.

Kobe City Hall

There is an observatory on the 24th floor of the 1st building. The city hall is in the middle of town, so it’s fairly easy to get there. It’s also open all-year round until 10pm every night. And it’s free! You can enjoy both the ocean and mountain views in the comfort of inside a […]

ヴィッセル神戸

神戸三田プレミアム・アウトレット

ロサンゼルス市郊外の高級住宅地「パサディナ」をイメージして造られた西日本最大級のアウトレットモール。 海外や日本国内の人気ブランドのショップやレストランなどが約210店舗入っている。 雑貨や食器を扱う店やレストランのラインナップが幅広いのもポイント。 隣接している大型複合商業施設「イオンモール・神戸北ショッピングセンター」の中の大型スーパーマーケットでお菓子・お土産などが安価に買えてしまうのも良い。 大阪、神戸、京都などから直行バスが出ている。 当施設までのアクセスは以下のサイトを参照してくれ。 https://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/kobesanda/access/

Yamate Hachibankan

From the triple tower to the stained-glass arch entrance, this building is a culmination of English Tudor Medieval architecture. The works of great sculptors like René Rodin, Antoine Bourdelle, Émile Bernard, Rembrandt are showcased here alongside the works of Eastern artists.

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Known for being the best herb gardens in Japan, it is also the most easily accessible night view viewing spot in the mountains. You may choose to either watch from the bullet-train or go up 400 meters to the peak on the ropeway near Shin-Kobe Station. The gondola lift on the ropeway holds up to […]

シップ神戸海岸ビル

1918年竣工のビルで、1995年の阪神大震災で一度全壊したが、1998年に再建された。 その際、5Fから上は現代的なオフィスビルとして建設され、4Fまでのレトロビルと融合している姿が面白い。  

Mt. Rokko

At an altitude of 773 meters, the peak of Mt. Rokko is also a shopping and dining center. Mt. Rokko has four spots designated for sky watching, but the Tenran Observatory at Rokko Sanjou  Station is the best among them. The city lights from this spot shine bright just like a diamond in your hands. […]