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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kobe [2025]
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Arima Onsen
4.6
/5
499 reviews
7.2
Based on 1,228 reviews
Arima Onsen Hotspring | 12.9 km from downtown
Phone +81789040708
Address: Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Soak in mineral-rich springs
Cherry blossoms & autumn leaves
Saved by 1016 users203 positive reviews
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Besides the real spring water, it felt like a bathhouse in China during the summer, albeit with a more elaborate process. First, change into a bathhouse outfit, then shower, then put on your bathhouse outfit to change into your own clothes before leaving. No rest required, and the same process continued. I was given a key box twice. The cashier was quite quick. The food was reasonably priced.
nice place, surrounded by greenery, mountain river, natural springs. according to the information near the counter, the place has many awards. visited by Japanese. The ticket does not include massage, hot stones. for this you have to pay extra. my lunch was off, it was delicious. It is better to visit the mineral waters first silver, then gold and you do not need to wash off the minimum water immediately after the procedure.
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Taiko no Yu
4.6
/5
203 reviews
7.2
From IDR 199768
Arima Onsen Hotspring | 13 km from downtown
Phone +81789042291
Address: 292-2 Ikenojiri, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe 651-1401, Hyogo Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Featured in 2024 Asia 50 - Hot Springs Attractions
Highlights:
Free soup & stunning foliage
Experience golden & silver hot springs
Saved by 429 users154 positive reviews
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Very good experience, next time if I go to Kobe, I will go to Arima again, the experience is very good. My skin is smooth after coming back! There are not many people waiting for the door to open in the morning, unlike the domestic bathhouses, which are like dumplings.
A very mature route. Arrived at Hankyu Customer Service Center at 11:00. The customer service was very enthusiastic to exchange the tickets and asked us to take a picture of the route map (with transfer tips). There was a Taiko bus waiting for us when we came out of the station. The hot spring bath was very comfortable. There was a rest room after the hot spring. I came out to rest and sleep for a while. It was very comfortable. There is a massage place (there is also a place for machine massage). There are places to eat in Taiko, but we didn't eat. We went to the town in the afternoon and drank lemon sparkling water and shiso fish cake. Then we went to Kobe Sannomiya. Take Hankyu to Kobe Meriken Park to watch the fireworks at 19:30.
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Kobe Animal Kingdom
4.8
/5
202 reviews
6.8
Kobe Harbor | 4.7 km from downtown
Phone +81783028899
Address: 7-chōme-1-9 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Kobe
Highlights:
Home of pandas Yang & Meng
160,000 sq ft greenhouse & zoo
Saved by 561 users182 positive reviews
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The zoo is great to experience, with indoor and outdoor areas. Children love Capibara the most. You can also visit it in the hot summer. When it's hot, you can enjoy the air conditioning in the indoor restaurant.
Зоопарк хорошо организован, разделен на отдельные тематические зоны с различными животными. Посетители могут свободно ходить среди них! Видно, что о животных заботятся, спасибо! Исполнилась моя мечта увидеть момонгу и красную панду.
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Kobe Suma Seaworld
4.5
/5
70 reviews
6.3
From IDR 349796
Kobe Harbor | 8 km from downtown
Phone +810787317301
Address: 1 Chome-3-5 Wakamiyacho, Suma Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0049, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Kobe
Highlights:
Themed pavilions for viewing diverse marine life
Dolphin shows highlight their clever charm
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There will be a lot of people on weekends. The performance is mediocre and there is nothing special. It can be regarded as a tourist attraction in Kobe, but don't expect too much. When visiting the aquarium, remember to avoid the end of the performance, as there will be a lot of people.
The newly opened Kaiyukan on June 1, 2024 is right next to Suma Beach. The theme is killer whale and dolphin performances with the sea as the background, which is very friendly to the eyes. There is a restaurant in the museum. You can see killer whales in the killer whale restaurant. The closing time is 5 o'clock.
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Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai
4.6
/5
380 reviews
6.2
Based on 840 reviews
Kitano | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +81782518360
Address: Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Sunny view of Kobe Harbor
Antique furniture & art display
Saved by 322 users112 positive reviews
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Kitano Ijinkan is generally a well-preserved Western-style building complex. These buildings were built by foreign merchants and diplomats around the end of the 19th century. Each Ijinkan retains its unique history and style. Whether it is taking photos or experiencing exotic culture, it is full of surprises. There are also specialty cafes, grocery stores, and restaurants in the block, which is super fun to visit!
⛵️Port Town Kobe
I happened to book a ticket to Kobe Airport, so I broadened my travel ideas and took a day to visit the port town.
I went to the station early in the morning, a little earlier than expected. I saw the Conan train and got on excitedly, but then I found that all the seats were reserved, so I got off quickly. It was obviously not the train we wanted to take. I took a few photos to record the special fate.
🏠Kitano Ijinkan Street
This area is full of exotic buildings, and the interiors with characteristics of various countries have been renovated. Kitano Ijinkan has 3 packages. Due to time constraints, the staff recommended the British Pavilion, French Pavilion and Ben's House 3-pavilion pass. These three venues are adjacent and can be visited faster. Each building has its own characteristics. The interior is not big, but the details of the layout are very many. The British Pavilion is full of Sherlock Holmes decorations. There are free costumes at the door that you can wear by yourself, and you can play Sherlock Holmes in the venue for photos. Dobby and Alice suddenly appeared in the courtyard behind, which was very humorous. The French Pavilion is beautiful and unique, full of romantic flowers, reflecting the strong French style. On the other side, there is a very modernist art room, and every corner is full of surprises. Remember to take a close look at the fireplace. Ben's house has various specimens, and the scenery outside the window seems to have traveled to North America.
The small town is full of charm, and of course there is the famous Kobe beef. Next time, you can arrange a more leisurely tour.
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Port of Kobe
4.7
/5
525 reviews
6.0
Kobe Harbor | 3.2 km from downtown
Phone +81783225670
Address: Port of Kobe, 5 Chome Minatojima, 650-0045, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5 day
No.1 of Night Attractions in Kobe
Highlights:
Exotic international trade port
91m transparent observatory & Ferris wheel
Saved by 288 users160 positive reviews
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Kobe Port is a famous port in Kansai, Japan. Every day, there will be endless Japanese tourists and foreign tourists coming here to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Kobe Port during the day is very romantic, and the Kobe Port at night is very charming and has its own beauty. Kobe Port in Kansai, Japan, is a worth visiting attraction, praise.
The night view of Kobe Port in Kobe Prefecture, Japan is very good, with a romantic atmosphere and the air is very fresh. In summer, it is very cool both during the day and at night, making tourists linger. At the same time, Kobe’s food is also very famous. It is so happy to taste the food and enjoy the night view at Kobe Port.
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
4.7
/5
128 reviews
6.0
From IDR 203107
Based on 1,227 reviews
Kitano | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +81782711160
Address: 1-chōme-4-3 Kitanochō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Kobe
Highlights:
Cable car to Herb Garden
Theme park with 200+ herbs
Saved by 258 users69% positive reviews
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Maybe it was not the season, the flowers were rather withered and the species were very ordinary. The view from the top was good, but not very spectacular. The cable car went up to the top of the mountain, then walked halfway up the mountain and took the cable car down. It was not tiring and very relaxing. I bought drinks, ice cream and hamburgers on the mountain, which were not bad.
Nice garden. Can see the entire Kobe port town and far away Osaka. Variety of flowers.
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Mount Rokkō
4.5
/5
253 reviews
5.9
Based on 601 reviews
Kobe Harbor | 11.6 km from downtown
Address: Mount Rokkō, Arimacho, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Kobe
Highlights:
Feed alpacas & enjoy ice cream
Feed alpacas & experience farm life
Saved by 246 users26% positive reviews
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where this place to go for skiing in the winter and sightseeing in the summer , the cables are ok , the night scenery of the city looks great too
Lots to do beyond just scenery. We took the cable car from Rokko Shita Cable Car station to Rokko Sanjo station up the mountain. I would recommend getting the bus to explore the mountain as there are restaurants and better views up the top. For those with athletic kids/ active adults, definitely would recommend checking out the athletic park - some fun ninja warrior style obstacle course there. We had a blast!
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Kobe Port Tower
4.5
/5
222 reviews
5.7
From IDR 112838
Kobe City Centre | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +810783356580
Address: 5-5 Hatobachō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
360° view of Kobe & ocean
Red tower & white museum contrast
Saved by 119 users41% positive reviews
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The Ctrip ticket needs to be exchanged on the first floor. The staff is very enthusiastic and patient, and the exchange is very convenient. The 5th floor is the observation deck, and the 6th floor is the top floor, but it was too cold outside so I didn't go. The observation deck has some small details. Each glass of the observation deck has a specific angle and a famous comic check-in place. The 4th floor is the art hall, and the rotating bar on the 3rd floor needs to be booked in advance.
Kobe Tower is very beautiful. The observation deck offers a view of the night view of Kobe and the sea. There is also a revolving restaurant and bar, as well as an art hall. It is very suitable for tourists to check in. The tickets are not expensive. The price of Ctrip is cheaper than buying tickets on site.
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Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel
4.7
/5
119 reviews
5.2
From IDR 78987
Kobe City Centre | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +81783601722
Address: 1-chōme-6-1 Higashikawasakichō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.4 of Night Attractions in Kobe
Highlights:
Radiant neon nightscape icon
360° Kobe Port view
Saved by 127 users35% positive reviews
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The Ferris wheel is so beautiful when it turns on the lights after dark, and it keeps changing colors. It is a good place to enjoy the night view of Kobe. The night ride is very romantic. There is a Hello Kitty themed car that overlooks Kobe Port.
Japan likes to install Ferris wheels everywhere. Some of them are really spectacular, but the one in Kobe Port is not. It can only be regarded as a landmark building in the local area, but it is not very fun.
The Ferris wheel is right next to the Mosaic shopping mall. It is very eye-catching when the lights are on at night. It is very easy to find when walking all the way from Kobe Station. I didn’t plan to take it at first. The ticket of 800 is not cheap, but I was embarrassed by the enthusiastic salesperson.
The Ferris wheel itself is relatively old. The only claim is that you can see the night view of Kobe Port, but I live on the top floor of Okura. And in the Mosaic downstairs, there are Ferris wheel coupons for buying things. I obviously lost money by going to the Ferris wheel first. Alas
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