Top 10 Attractions from Kobe, Japan

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Kobe, Japan

• Top 10 attractions from Kobe, Japan that must be
  included while touring Kobe City. Source Things
  to do in Kobe.

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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden And Ropeway

• The layout of this attraction can be mildly
  confusing to foreigners the thing to remember is
  that this is TWO attractions, a cable car ropeway
  from the foot of the hill, and the herb garden
  the cable car takes you to at the top of the
  mountain.
• Address
• Japan, ?650-0002 Hyogo-ken, Kobe-shi, Chuo-ku,
  Kitanocho, 1 Chome-4

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Kobe City Oji Zoo

• The 80000 square metres of the zoo are home to
  around 850 different animals from 150 different
  species. A pleasant number of the species are
  quite rare - giant panda, koala, golden
  snub-nosed monkey, Amur tiger, and snow-leopard.
  Polar bears, ostriches, monkeys, dolphins,
  orangutans, lions and penguins help round off the
  attractions. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo,
  where the rabbits and goats are quite friendly.
• Address
• 3-1 Ojicho, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
  657-0838, Japan

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Sannomiya Center Town

• It would be easy to end up spending an entire day
  in this commercial complex without realizing
  where the time has flown. The main attraction
  here is the Sannomiya Centre Street underground
  shopping market. 120 establishments ranging from
  upscale fashion, books, electronics, interior
  decor boutiques to excellent eateries make this
  one of the most popular malls in the city.
• Address
• Sannomiyacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0021, Hyogo
  Prefecture, Japan

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Kitanocho, Kobe

• In 1860, the city of Kobe opened up to foreign
  traders, after a treaty signed by Japan and
  several western nations. These merchants
  established themselves in the Kitano district,
  and once upon a time there used to be over a
  thousand western style mansions in this area.
  Today there are only thirty. Of these, about 20
  are open to public visitors as museums.
• Address
• Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0002, Hyogo
  Prefecture

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Ikuta Shrine, Kobe

• This is one of the oldest and most historically
  significant shrines in the country. It was built
  in the 3rd Century AD in worship of the deity
  (kami) Wakahirume, and is one of the three major
  shrines established during that period. The
  shrine is seen as a spiritual center for life and
  health and it is popular among local athletes who
  come to pray here before events.
• Address
• 1 Chome-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe,
  Hyogo Prefecture 650-0011, Japan

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Kobe Port Tower

• Completed in 1963, this hyperboloid tower is a
  classic tourist trap. The tower is 108 meters
  tall and there is an observation deck at 90
  meters, with 360 degrees panoramic views of the
  city. It looks like an elongated Japanese drum.
  It is one of the city of Kobe's landmarks. The
  views from the top look out to Mount Rokko, Kobe,
  Kobe Port, and out to Awaji Island in Osaka Bay.
• Address
• 5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
  650-0042, Japan

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Kobe City Hall

• This beautiful observation hall, on the 24th
  story of the Kobe City Hall building has two
  sides. The north side looks out to the Rokko
  mountain range and the Sannomiya neighborhood.
  The south side looks over the Kobe Port Tower,
  Akashi Kaikyo Bridge between Kobe and Awaji
  Island in Osaka bay. While the view is fantastic
  during the daytime, the observation deck is also
  open until the night and you definitely don't
  want to miss checking out Kobe all lit up from a
  hundred meters up in the sky.
• Address
• Japan, ?650-0001 Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, Chuo
  Ward, Kanocho

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Kobe-sanda Premium Outlets

• North of the city of Kobe you will find this
  sprawling, charming shopping complex. There are
  about 260 foreign and local brand shops here
  selling everything from clothes, antiques,
  furniture and sporting equipment. The
  architecture of the place was inspired by the
  Pasadena complex in Los Angeles, which itself
  looks like a southern European town. There are
  also over a dozen seafood restaurants.
• Address
• 7-3 Kozudai Kita-ku, Kobe 651-1515, Hyogo
  Prefecture

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Kobe Animal Kingdom

• The name of this attraction can be a little
  misleading. It is not a zoo, but rather a bird
  and flower park, although some people now call it
  an animal cafe. It used to be called the Kobe
  Botanical Garden.
• Address
• 7-1-9 Minatojima-minami, Kobe 650-0047, Hyogo
  Prefecture

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Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum

• Kobe is one of the foremost brewing centers for
  the Japanese alcoholic drink Sake. And the
  Hakutsuru is one of the most important breweries
  in town. Your tour through this delightfully
  charming traditional building, set inside a
  modern brewing facility, will be self-guided.
  Written guides in multiple languages will take
  you through the traditional sake brewing process,
  tools, and equipment.
• Address
• 4-5-5 Sumiyoshi-minami-machi, Kobe, Hyogo
  Prefecture