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9:00
Hankyu Hanshin Kobe-sannomiya station
Approx. 3-minute walk
9:05
City Loop Bus Sannomiya Station (North Side)
Approx. 10 minutes by bus
9:15
City Loop Bus Kitano Ijinkan
Approx. 5-minute walk
9:20
Kobe Kitano Ijinkan
Kobe Kitano Ijinkan
Kitano Ijinkan Gai is one of Kobe’s most popular tourist spots! The town flourished as a settlement for the increasing number of foreigners who came to Japan after the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, and is dotted with more than 30 classical Western-style buildings, about half of which are open to the public.
SPOT INFOWeathercock House
The only building in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Gai with brick walls. The weather vane on top of the spire is a signature of the Ijinkan.
Closed for long-term renovations due to seismic retrofitting work starting October 1, 2023.
[Closed] October 1, 2023 – tentatively until March 31, 2025.
9:50
Weathercock House
Approx. 1-minute walk
9:55
Moegi House
Moegi House
In Japanese, “moegi” means “sprout yellow” referring to the color of freshly-sprouted onions, and as the name suggests, that’s exactly the color of Moegi House. The second-story balcony offers beautiful views of Kobe below.
SPOT INFO10:25
Moegi House
Approx. 5-minute walk
10:30
UROKO HOUSE
UROKO HOUSE
The first building in Kobe to be registered as an “Ijinkan” (Western-style house built for early foreign settlers), Uroko House stands on an elevated plot with a particularly spectacular view.
SPOT INFO11:05
UROKO HOUSE
Approx. 5-minute walk
11:05
City Loop Bus Kitano Ijinkan
Approx. 30 minutes by bus
11:35
City Loop Bus Nakatottei
Approx. 1-minute walk
11:40
Meriken Park
Meriken Park
Take in the port city atmosphere in this park, where many of Kobe’s photogenic landmarks are located.
SPOT INFO12:00
Meriken Park
Approx. 10-minute walk
12:10
Kobe Harborland umie
Kobe Harborland umie
It is a commercial facility facing the Port of Kobe, where visitors can enjoy local gourmet food and shopping. The landmark Giant Ferris Wheel is colorfully illuminated at night with approximately 120,000 LED lights. Animated images of Kobe, such as a weathercock and a yacht, are also projected.
13:30
Kobe Harborland umie
Approx. 7-minute walk
13:40
Kobe Bay Cruise
Kobe Bay Cruise
Enjoy the view of Kobe’s cityscape from the water during this 45-minute cruise around Kobe’s harbor.
SPOT INFO13:40
Kobe Bay Cruise
Approx. 45-minute cruise
15:00
Nakatottei Chuo Cruise Terminal (Kamomeria)
Approx. 10-minute walk
15:10
greenery
greenery
A vegan sweets shop that takes care in choosing its ingredients. The fresh, homemade, artistic smoothies are particularly popular.
15:50
greenery
Approx. 10-minute walk
16:00
KANNONYA
KANNONYA
A shop specializing in cheese-based food, its hot cheesecake has been featured by various media.
16:40
KANNONYA
Approx. 5-minute walk
16:45
City Loop Bus Nankinmachi
Approx. 10 minutes by bus
16:55
City Loop Bus Sannomiya Station (North Side)
Approx. 3-minute walk
17:00
EKIZO神戸三宮
EKIZO KOBE SANNOMIYA
A new food street connected to Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station that opened in April 2021. Enjoy a delicious meal any time of the day or night!
SPOT INFO18:30
EKIZO KOBE SANNOMIYA
Approx. 1-minute walk
18:35
remm plus KOBE SANNOMIYA
remm plus KOBE SANNOMIYA
The hotel is designed for good sleep and comfort, and is directly connected to Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station.
SPOT INFO
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