A day trip to Kobe, topped off with Wagyu beef – perfect!

Kobe is a city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

City Overview

• Location: Situated in southwestern Honshu, Japan, it is a key city in the Hanshin Industrial Zone, bordering Osaka Bay to the west and the Rokko Mountains to the north.

• City Status: One of Japan's earliest port cities to open to foreign trade. It is an important international trading port and industrial center. After undergoing years of reconstruction following the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, it has become a world-renowned livable city.

Tourist Attractions

Arima Onsen: A famous hot spring resort in Japan, known as one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, where you can enjoy bathing surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring and colorful leaves in autumn.

Kobe Harbor: Kobe's iconic attraction, where you can visit Kobe Port Tower, the Maritime Museum, the Mosaic Ferris Wheel, and enjoy romantic night views in the evening.

Recommended Cuisine

Kobe Steak: Kobe's signature dish. Kobe beef is famous for its tender meat and rich marbling, offering a superior taste.

Post by Ember ! Lockwood | May 7, 2025