Day 1 | Morning
Kobe Port Tower
Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ticket Price: 700 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours
Location: 5-5 Hatobachō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan
Kobe Port Tower was built in 1963 and is located in Meriken Park. It is a sightseeing tower and a landmark of Kobe. The red tower is built with a conduit structure, and its drum shape (Japanese musical instrument) is very curved. The tower is 108 meters high, and there is an observation deck on the top of the tower, which can overlook 360 degrees. Under the tower are the bustling streets of Kobe, such as Motomachi, Kitano and Nanjing Street, and you can overlook the scenery of Osaka, Awaji Island, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kobe Airport, and Rokko Mountain. There is a rotary cafe and a souvenir shop in the museum. The bright red façade is beautifully illuminated by the lights, in stark contrast to the white façade of the adjacent Kobe Maritime Museum.
Reviews from Real Guests:
ou: There are also be KOBE and port tower, and there are shopping malls, so you can enjoy it all day ◎ Nanjing town is also close!
WB2021: Cool building that really stands out. Head to the top for scenic views of all Kobe!
Day 1 | Afternoon
The Former Thomas House nearby is the top choice before you leave Kobe Port Tower and hit the road.
The Former Thomas House
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm
Ticket Price: 500 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours
Location: 3-13-3 Kitano-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi
Kazami Chicken House is named after the symbol of Kazami Chicken standing on the triangular roof. The Kazami Chicken House was built by G. Thomas in 1909 and is a representative building of Kobe Ijinkan. The red brick façade and the Art Nouveau interior are beautifully coordinated and luxurious, and the interior furnishings are also of great value.
Day 1 | Evening
Don’t forget to book ORIENTAL HOTEL in advance, because all the tourists head to The Former Thomas House love staying at it.
ORIENTAL HOTEL
Kobe ORIENTAL HOTEL opened grandly on the bustling street of Kobe Culture and Business Center. Toyo's delicious cuisine and meticulous hospitality have won the favor of celebrities around the world. From the guest room, you can enjoy the sea and the mountains at the same time. It is only 15 minutes drive to the nearby golf course or beach.
Day 2 | Morning
Kobe Maritime Museum
Ticket Price: 600 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours
Location: 2-2 Hatobachō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan
Kobe Maritime Museum was opened in April 1987 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Kobe's opening of the port. The theme of the museum is "sea, ship and port". The white frame reflects the sail of the ship and the building of the waves. Under the blue sky, it looks like a sailboat and waves, and it is in sharp contrast with the green Rokko Mountain and the red Kobe Port Tower, leaving a deep impression. At night, it lights up blue and becomes a symbol of Kobe Port.
Day 2 | Afternoon
Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel nearby is the top choice before you leave Kobe Maritime Museum and hit the road.
Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-10:00pm
Ticket Price: 800 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: 1-chōme-6-1 Higashikawasakichō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044, Japan
The Mosaic Ferris wheel, with its radially changing neon lights, is a wonderful sight at night. Taking a fully transparent carriage, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Kobe's scenery, just like stepping on the night view of Kobe Port to the sky step by step.
Day 2 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is the best places.
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland
Located at the waterfront of Kobe Harborland, Hotel La Suite offers spacious rooms with a terrace, ocean views and a spa bath. It features concierge service, a French restaurant and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi/wired internet and free videos on demand are available in the rooms.
This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013.Luxurious rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a DVD player and extra long beds. Bathrooms have a TV and a hot tub, some with sea views. Amenities include a bathrobe, a humidifier with aroma diffuser and Phytomer brand bath salt.Guests at La Suite Kobe can lounge on comfortable sofas on the rooftop terrace. The hotel offers laundry and baby-sitting services. Bicycle and laptop rentals are available, and a free internet-PC is provided at the lobby.
Creative French cuisine is presented in a decor of soft carpeting and wide windows at restaurant Le Coeur, while cafe Grand Blue serves a wide range of drinks and light meals. Restaurant Kokoro offers contemporary Japanese cooking inspired on traditional dishes.
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a 4-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station. It's only a 3-minute walk from Kobe Tower, and a 6-minute stroll from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Day 3 | Morning
Rokkosan Pasture
Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/3;Open from 1/4-12/28,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31
Ticket Price: 500 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: 1-1 Rokkosancho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-0101, Hyogo Prefecture
Rokkosan Ranch is located on Mount Rokko in the northern outskirts of Kobe. Mount Rokko is a popular plateau leisure resort for driving routes and night views. Dairy cows, goats and other livestock are raised in the pasture on the west side, and the sheep are grazing on the vast grassland. In the ranch, the flowers blooming in seasons throughout the year, and the melodious idyll wafts, forming a beautiful scenic spot.
Day 3 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Rokkosan Pasture, don’t forget pay a visit to Taiko no Yu.
Taiko no Yu
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-11:00pm
Ticket Price: 2400 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 3.0-4.0 Hours
Location: 292-2 Ikenojiri, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe 651-1401, Hyogo Prefecture
Arima Onsen has a history of more than 1,000 years and is a famous hot spring known as the "Hot Spring of Ancient Japan". Taiko no Yu covers an area of about 7,000 square meters and is the largest hot spring theme park in the Arima area. The "Three Famous Springs of Arima" in the facility - golden spring, silver spring, and carbonated spring, allow you to enjoy the pleasure of bathing in hot springs.
Day 3 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Taiko no Yu? Arima Onsen Ryokan Taketoritei Maruyama is one of your top choices.
Arima Onsen Ryokan Taketoritei Maruyama
Stop at Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama Ryokan to discover the wonders of Kobe. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama Ryokan. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), whirlpool bathtub, non smoking rooms, air conditioning. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as hot spring bath, golf course (within 3 km), massage. For reliable service and professional staff, Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama Ryokan caters to your needs.
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