Opting for a unique and experimental approach, I chose to travel from Kobe Sanomiya Station to Kansai International Airport using the Bay Shuttle, rather than the more convenient and faster option of an airport limousine bus. “Traveling from Kobe Sanomiya Station to Kobe Airport with Port Liner” Initially, from Kobe Sanomiya Station to Kobe Airport, I utilized the Port Liner ...
There are various ways to travel from Kobe to Kansai International Airport. One can use the railway or opt for the airport limousine bus. Among the most popular methods is taking the airport limousine bus, which takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach Kansai International Airport from Kobe. While the fare is higher at 2,000 yen, equivalent to ...
Kobe stands as one of the prominent port cities, and when one thinks of Kobe, a place that naturally comes to mind is the area around the iconic “Kobe Port Tower.” The Kobe Port Tower finds its home in the “Meriken Park.” Meriken Park is a picturesque waterfront park created by reclaiming the sea between the bustling Meriken Wharf and ...
When listing representative tourist attractions in Kobe, one would immediately think of Kitano Ijinkan (北野異人館街), as it is not only one of the most famous sights in Kobe but also a prominent symbol of the city. Established by foreigners who arrived in Kobe along with the opening of the port in 1868, this area consists of Western-style residences. Of the ...
The last house I visited in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan was the Rhine House. Rhine House is the only place in Kitano Ijinkan that is open for free, allowing visitors to enter with ease. “Constructed in 1915, Rhine House” Rhine House, or Rhine Noyakata, is a building constructed in the 4th year of the Taisho era (1915). This two-story wooden structure ...
This was the third place I visited in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan. Honestly, I was contemplating whether to visit this place or not, but after exploring the first two houses, time seemed to have passed quickly. Although time was limited, I decided to quickly explore Uroko House based on the recommendation from the Kitano Ijinkan Information Center, even if it meant ...
This was the second house I visited in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan. It is often visited in combination with the ‘Green House,’ and deciding to explore both places together seemed economical. By purchasing a two-ticket pass, you can visit both the ‘Green House’ and the ‘House of the Wind Direction’ for 650 yen. “The Residence of German Merchant Carl Friedrich Thomas” ...
The first place I visited in Kobe’s Kitano Ijinkan was the “Moegi no Ie” or the “House of Moegi,” written as “Moegi no Yakata” in Japanese. As it was located near the Kitano Ijinkan Square, I decided to visit the two houses in close proximity in sequential order. “Kitano Ijinkan, Moegi no Ie (House of Moegi)” The House of Moegi ...
On the path leading from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Kitano Ijinkan, you can find “Ikuta Shrine.” Ikuta Shrine is dedicated to a goddess overseeing love and harmonious marital relationships. This place is deeply rooted in history, mentioned even in Japan’s ancient historical records, “Nihon Shoki,” and is recognized as one of Kobe’s three major shrines. Established in 201 AD, the ...
As it was the last day of my trip to the Kansai region in Japan, I felt a sense of urgency reflecting on Kobe. Although there were many places to revisit in Kobe, considering the time it would take to return to the airport, I only had until around 3 PM to stay in Kobe. Due to the time constraint, ...
In Kobe’s Motomachi, you can discover a small but vibrant Chinatown. Located south of Motomachi Station, it is known as “Nankinmachi” in Japanese. This place is considered one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, alongside those in Yokohama and Nagasaki. Centered around Nankinmachi Square, adorned with red pavilions and statues of men, women, and children, the main street spans less than ...
In Japan, it’s easy to find covered arcade-style shopping streets with ceilings. Even when visiting Osaka, various shopping streets around Dotonbori showcase this feature, allowing shoppers to continue their activities regardless of the weather. Kobe also has such a shopping street, known as “Motomachi Shopping Street.” “Kobe, the Origin of Japanese Arcade Shopping Streets – Motomachi Shopping Street” At first ...