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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Kobe [2025]
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Arima Onsen
4.6
/5
502 reviews
7.2
Based on 1,229 reviews
Arima Onsen Hotspring | 12.9 km from downtown
Phone +81789040708
Address: Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Soak in mineral-rich springs
Cherry blossoms & autumn leaves
Saved by 1171 users199 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
224 reviews
7.2
From US$ 11.66
Based on 232 reviews
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 567 users174 positive reviews
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From Osaka's Umeda, I took the Hankyu Line to Rokko, then took the train, cable car, car, and cable car all the way to Arima Town. I visited the hot springs here ten years ago, and this time, it's still the same: the service and facilities remain unchanged, and the hospitality and attentiveness remain even more so. It's a highly recommended spot for hot springs in Arima Town, and the Arima Town Taigo-no-Yu admission ticket plus a Kobe beef sukiyaki set meal adult ticket is especially recommended. It's a great place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a delicious meal.
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.
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Kobe Animal Kingdom
4.8
/5
209 reviews
6.8
Based on 619 reviews
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
Highlights:
Home of pandas Yang & Meng
160,000 sq ft greenhouse & zoo
Saved by 604 users187 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
4.6
/5
87 reviews
6.7
From US$ 18.78
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
Highlights:
Themed pavilions for viewing diverse marine life
Dolphin shows highlight their clever charm
Saved by 172 users57% positive reviews
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It was a worthwhile trip! I loved it so much! I thought I could spend 3 hours here, but I ended up spending the entire afternoon exploring. I even missed a spot. I didn't think the killer whale show would be anything special, having already seen one in Shanghai, but the Suma show was still a surprise. Same with the dolphins. The food was also very affordable. I was so happy that I bought tons of gifts, and then I forgot to buy some fridge magnets. I was so pissed! 😤
The biggest surprise in Kobe was a last-minute half-day trip to Kobe. We decided on the subway to visit the Suma Aquarium. We followed the crowds and walked for ten to fifteen minutes after exiting the station. We booked tickets on Ctrip and entered the park smoothly. It's called an aquarium here, but the main attraction is the killer whale performance hall and the dolphin performance hall on both sides. You can sit and watch the show while looking at the sea. It's a two-birds-one-birds experience. From the time we arrived in Kobe, the aquarium trip took two to three hours. After the subway, we went back to Kobe to eat Wagyu beef.
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
4.7
/5
162 reviews
6.1
From US$ 18.13
Based on 1,231 reviews
Kitano | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +81782711160
Address: 1-4-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0002 Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Cable car to Herb Garden
Theme park with 200+ herbs
Saved by 352 users121 positive reviews
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Very nice place! Beautiful garden with nice herbs and flowers. Great view from the ropeway.
Beautiful garden with cable car experience. Cheaper than walk-in rates.
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Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai
4.6
/5
381 reviews
6.1
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 358 users107 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
527 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
Highlights:
Exotic international trade port
91m transparent observatory & Ferris wheel
Saved by 326 users151 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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Mount Rokkō
4.4
/5
254 reviews
6.0
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
Highlights:
Feed alpacas & enjoy ice cream
Feed alpacas & experience farm life
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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
4.4
/5
232 reviews
5.7
From US$ 6.48
Based on 850 reviews
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 136 users40% 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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Kōbe Anpanman Children’s Museum & Mall
4.5
/5
67 reviews
5.5
Based on 281 reviews
Kobe City Centre | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +81783418855
Address: 1 Chome-6-2 Higashikawasakicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0044, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Harbor park & Ferris wheel views
First Anpanman Museum in Kansai
Saved by 196 users51% positive reviews
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kids paradise in the city , funny characters and must try the breads there , love them very much, kids just love the show and bought many toys
A place suitable for family fun. When we arrived, it was already closed in the evening, so we didn't go in to visit. We took photos at the entrance of the museum. We went to the mall and bought Anpanman bread. They are all so cute. You can also make bread by yourself during business hours! The bread tastes good, soft and delicious.
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