Kobe Harborland, Kobe

Undoubtedly one of the must-see places in Kobe City. This bustling center has shopping centers right next to each other and you can enjoy the view while having a coffee or eating lunch/dinner. Right now the Kobe Tower is under renovation. Too bad I wasn't able to see it. But I'm looking forward to its reopening and will be definitely be back here to see it with my own eyes. Still, it's still worth visiting because there are a lot of things to do in this place: rides at the amusement park, strolling, basking in the sun by the shore, etc

Famous for its luscious beef and crisp, pure sake, the Japanese port of Kobe is a thriving metropolitan city with an international feel. The sake-brewing season runs from October through April, and that's the best time to take a tour of a kura (the Japanese word for brewery). Visit the Hakutsure Sake Brewery Museum year-round. Naturally, the nightlife here is prime perfection.Checking out the night sights Kobe's central location between the mountains and the sea offers you an eclectic collection of sightseeing and day trip opportunities. If you are interested in getting a different perspective on the city, you can scale Kobe Port Tower , a 108-meter-high observation tower located on the city's waterfront between the Kobe Harborland entertainment and shopping district and Meriken Park . You can also take in what many consider Japan's best nighttime view by swinging up the Kobe-Nunobiki Ropeway , which scales the side of the Rokko mountain chain, to a breathtaking panorama of the city lights at night. For a completely different view of the city, there's also lunch and dinner cruises that launch from Nakatottei Chuo Terminal on the bay. Scenic walks and seaside parks Kobe also boasts a number of impressive parks and waterfront hotspots. Check out the famous Sorakuen Garden , a traditional Japanese landscape garden in the middle of the city, or consider a 40-minute hike from Shin-Kobe Station up to the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, passing Nunobiki Falls along the way. Chinatown Kobe is home to Nankinmachi , one of Japan's three main Chinatown districts, which offers plenty of street food and bubble tea. It is about a 5-minute walk from JR Motomachi Station.