Kobe Street Scenes
Explore the real Kobe
Kobe is one of the most beautiful cities in Japan. You can compare it a bit with San Francisco. You have the sea, mountains, a big chinatown, busy cosmopolitan downtown area and lots of parks. I stayed there for only one day, but it was enough time to get a nice first impression.
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I also made time to explore some non-touristy hidden spots in the suburbs of Kobe. My tip: Just turn the smartphone off and start walking and walking for hours to absorb this amazing atmosphere.
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Kobe Chinatown
The Kobe Chinatown gives you the chance to dive into a different world. Within 1,5 hrs you will have seen most of this unique area. But you should not leave this place without a restaurant visit. The food is just amazing.
Strolling through Kitano-cho
What I liked the most about the Kitano-cho district was the hilly location and the huge number of western style houses. European and American traders settled here in the past and it’s really a unique place.
Kobe Harbour
Before I jumped on a boat for the Kobe Harbour cruise I took the time to explore the area along the sea. This getaway to the world has a very interesting past. In the second half of the 19th century the Port of Kobe was opened for foreign trade, which marked a turning point in the history of Japan.
Hiking in Kobe
From Kitano-cho I followed a short hiking path through the mountains to the Nunobiki Ropeway Station. It was recommended to me for the great views over Kobe along the way. And I can say this walk was all I could hoped for. Unfortunately I was running out of time to explore more of the Kobe mountains. I´ll be back soon:)
