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Where history meets modern light. Experience the unique soul of this port city through a lens dedicated to capturing its hidden brilliance.
A Hidden Two-Seat Café in Kobe's Old Foreign Settlement — little cloud coffee
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A 10-Course Omakase Showcasing Kobe Beef at Its Finest — Kobe Nikuryori Sugitani
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Nothing Goes to Waste — Sosai, the Charcoal Vegetable Restaurant Redefining Kobe's Food Scene
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Around the World and Back — Gururi, a Korean Café in Kobe's Hidden Neighbourhood
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FEATUREDA historic shrine in Nagata Ward, Kobe, enshrining Kotoshironushi (Ebisu), long revered as a protector of commerce, industry, and fortune. It is affectionately called "Nagata-san." Recently, it gained renewed attention as a filming location for Netflix’s "Alice in Borderland" Season 3.
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Since its opening in 1868, Kobe has embraced many foreign cultures. Western architecture in Ijinkan, Chinese culture in Nankinmachi, and Japanese traditional beauty. Various cultures coexist in this city, creating a unique charm.
A one-day route covering Kobe's must-see attractions, from Kitano Ijinkan to the harbor area.
A casual half-day course to enjoy Kobe's portside charm, including Nankinmachi and Meriken Park.
Enjoy a scenic day by the sea, from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to Suma Sea World — the best ocean views of Kobe.
Begin at the ancient Taisan-ji temple in the west, then journey east through Hyogo Daibutsu, Minatogawa Shrine, and Ikuta Shrine — Kobe's history and faith in one half-day route.
Start at Rokko Garden Terrace, refresh in Arima Onsen, then cap the day with a breathtaking night view from Kikuseidai on Maya Mountain.
From the iconic Tetsujin statue in Shin-Nagata, west to east through atoa and Kodomo Hon no Mori, finishing at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
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