Kobe City is an attractive area that combines the convenience of a city with a beautiful cityscape surrounded by the sea and mountains. The Sannomiya and Motomachi areas are full of commercial facilities, stylish cafes, and exotic spots, giving off a sophisticated atmosphere. On the other hand, there are many spots where you can enjoy nature, such as Mt. Rokko and Arima Onsen, allowing you to balance the city with a relaxing environment. You can use the JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, and Kobe Municipal Subways, and have good access to Osaka and Kyoto. This area is recommended for working adults in their 20s and 30s who want to enjoy an urban lifestyle and living surrounded by nature.
Kobe
Voice of area responsible
When I'm in charge of Kobe City, I often hear people say, ``The convenience of the city and the proximity to nature are just the right combination.'' The Motomachi/Sannomiya area in particular has many stylish cafes and restaurants, making it the perfect environment for shopping and gourmet food. Additionally, if you go a little farther, you can hike Mt. Rokko or relax on the Suma Beach, and the appeal of Kobe is its proximity to the city and nature. Furthermore, it has good access to Shin-Kobe Station, where you can take the Shinkansen, as well as Kansai Airport and Itami Airport, making it convenient for business trips and travel. This is the perfect area for people who want to enrich their work and private lives.
Kobe City is located between the sea and mountains, and is an area packed with foreign culture and urban functions. In addition to enjoying Kobe sweets, visiting brand-name shops, and looking for vintage miscellaneous goods around Sannomiya and Motomachi, it is also a regular activity to enjoy Chinese gourmet food in Nankinmachi.
Kitano Ijinkan-gai is dotted with Western-style buildings from the Meiji period, and you can take a break at a cafe while strolling through the retro streets. It is a spot where you can feel the essence of Kobe, combining history and fashion.
At Harborland and Meriken Park, which stretch along the coast, a Ferris wheel, cafes, and lawn squares create an open space. The night view is beautiful, and Kobe Port Tower, which was renovated in 2024, is also gaining popularity.
If you look to the mountain side, you'll see Nunobiki Herb Garden and Mt. Rokko, and the aerial walk on the ropeway, which offers panoramic views of nature and the city, is also attractive. Kobe's strength is that Arima Onsen is easily accessible, allowing you to enjoy the city, mountains, and hot springs in one day.
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