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Sightseeing in Kobe draws many tourists all round the year as it has a range of
attractions. The unique style of the city with its towering bridges, elegant shrines,
and beautiful parks and gardens weaves a unique atmosphere.
Arima Hot Springs
Enjoy the bubbles of the hot springs of Arima as it cures you of its ailments.
Mt. Rokko, Kobe
The 931 meters of Mount Rokko with its amazing beauty is a nice place to see.
The picturesque landscape is a heaven for photographers. See the alpine botanical
gardens and the Kobe City Rokkosan Pasture that are located here. Have a panoramic
view of Kobe from the Garden Terrace and enjoy the dishes of the restaurants
that are present there.
Kobe Port Tower
The Kobe Port Tower is red dump shaped landmark that towers to height of 108
meters. See and get enthralled as you have a 360-degree view of the entire place.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kobe
This is the world's largest suspension bridge that was constructed in 110 meters
deep water. The main span of the bridge is 1990 meters with two sides spanning
to a total of 960metres.
Venus Bridge, Kobe
See the panoramic view of the entire city of Kobe from the Venus Bridge. This
is a famous date spot where innumerable people come to have a great time together.
Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki), Kobe
The beautiful cascade near Kobe is a beautiful site that most of the tourists
are unaware of.
Eikoku-kan, Kobe
The historical attraction of Eikoku-kan in Kobe is located at Kitano dori has
an inseparable connection with the World War II.
Himeji Castle, Kobe
The Himeji Castle of Kobe built in the first half of the 17th century has been
included in the
World Heritage list in 1993 and is a popular sightseeing of Kobe. The stony
walls, the gates, the whit color of the castle gives a distinct look to the
castle makes it a favorite place of many tourists.
Minatogawa Shrine
The Minatogawa Shrine located very near to the Kobe station is a place famous
for is association with the great historic warrior Masashige Kusunoki. The Minatogawa
Shrine exhibits innumerable collections of Masashige Kusunoki who was enshrined
here.
Todaiji Temple, Kobe
The Todaiji Temple of Kobe is a Buddhist temple reputed for its wooden structure
in the world. It houses the giant statue of the Buddha Vairocana that is 30
meters tall. The Buddha is made of 440 kilograms of gold. The hair of the Buddha
has spiral perm that consists of 966 balls.
Choueke Yashiki, Kobe
The building built in 1889 is the only open house that is still inhabited. See
the traditional wooden block prints that Mrs. Choueke would herself show with
a great deal of interest.
Suma Aqualife Park, Kobe
Get enthralled as you see the lovely sea otters. Another major attraction of
the place is the dolphin shows that are a great source of entertainment to tourists.
The vast expanse of the blue waters is a soothing sight that you would find
it difficult to ignore.
Ikuta Shrine, Kobe
The famous shrine of Kobe helps one to learn the history of Kobe's protective
god. The shrine is open from 7 in the morning till the sunset.
Kazami-dori-no-Yakata, Kobe
The Kazami-dori-no-Yakata is a famous mansion whose interiors reflect typical
German taste.
Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park
The Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park is reputed in the whole world because
it has managed to maintain a pat of the earthquake stricken Meriken wharf. The
famous park is 15 minutes from Motomachi Station.
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