Kobe In A Day: What To Do And Eat In Kobe | Japan Travel Guide

1 day Japan travel itinerary guide on what to do and eat in Kobe. Kobe offers much much more than just Kobe Beef!
Kobe is under an hour away from Kyoto and Osaka, so it makes the perfect day trip as well.
Kobe is very well known for their famous Kobe Beef, however this city has much more to offer than just that. In this video let me show you how to travel around Kobe efficiently and visit the must see places in just one day.
1 day in Kobe is enough to see the main areas of the city, however if you want to do more activities like hiking, going to the onsen or more hands on cultural experiences then a few days would be better.
Also, If you have more days to spend here then I definitely recommend checking out more of the local areas and back streets!!!
Things to do in Kobe city, Japan:
JR Shin-Kobe Station
Shin-Kobe Ropeway
Nunobiki Waterfall
Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Kitano District (Ijinkan foreign residents houses)
Sannomiya Station
Steakland Kobe Beef
Nankinmachi Kobe China Town
Meriken Park
Kobe Great Hanshin Earthquake Memorial Park
Kobe Maritime Museum
Kobe Port Tower
Kobe Harborland
Kobe Cruising
Mosaic Shopping Mall
Kobe City Hall 24th Floor Free View
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[@EdPal]

it's like every corner in Japan is a tourist attraction

[@internationallyME]

You just gotta find it ;) Which is what I love to do!

[@hellosun8965]

Ed Pal I do agree. I don’t know why I had great time every time I traveled Japan. The most popular place Hong Kong people go for sightseeing is Japan.

[@yugiohfan2022]

Haha

[@mdpmr1903]

I hope Yoshi could bring Treasure to Kobe soon ☺️☺️☺️ His hometown is really beautiful ❤️

[@ulfanggraini]

I ever went to Kobe, and I think that city was a perfect city for refreshing

[@YoungBass182]

Last semester (spring 2019) I studied abroad at Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus. I was able to join the tennis club 同好会 and we had a match against Kobe Uni/Shindai (神戸大学／神大) who's courts are located in the mountain area of Kobe, offering a lovely view to the bayside. After the matches finished, my friends and teammates went to celebrate one of our guy's 20th birthday at Torikizoku (鳥貴族) near Rokko station and it was also fabulous! Needless to recall, we went back to some of the spots in this video: Meriken Park and Nankingmachi in one of my last days in Japan for that time. I truly love Japan, its culture and its people. My dream is to work and live there someday 💓

[@danielirvin4420]

We were staying in Obayashi on three trips to Japan. On rest days we would take the train "into town" to get a Wifi connection at the Starbucks next to Chinatown. Great city. The walk from Shinkobe station to Nunobiki waterfall is well worth doing.

[@user-tf7sd5fw1c]

Your videos are really pleasant to watch. Nice editing and presentation. I hope to see your subscriber number skyrocket one day!

[@internationallyME]

Thank you!! I'll try keep on improving as I go along :)

[@Sylph1999]

I have been to Japan in the last 3 weeks and was watching a lot your videos before hand. While we were in Osaka I did a 1 day trip to Kobe as you suggested and I'm very glad I did take the time to explore the city. :) Thanks for your helpful and interesting videos, keep up the good work!!

[@JeremyGalloway]

I live in Kobe now, and I tell everyone who visits that Kobe is the "one day city." Everything can be seen/done in a single day haha. Also, I call that Starbucks in Kitano the "Harry Potter Starbucks" because the inside of it reminds me of the Hogwarts Gryfindor common room!

[@internationallyME]

Very true!! Haha

[@Elvi9615]

Jeremy Galloway Is it expensive to live in Kobe?

[@samipso]

It's fairly expensive for it's low density.

[@letstradetogether2897]

hi where i can find bars for alcohols and westerners？

[@samipso]

Use a website called tabelog. There are many foreigners in Kobe, so you'll find them in any of the foreign style bars (not izakaya). British pubs and so on.

[@internationallyME]

Sorry for the late upload - this one took a bit longer to edit! Travelling around Kansai visiting some friends, so look forward to more of those videos coming soon ;)

[@magusonline]

internationally ME omg! I remember asking about a Kobe video and you happened to be making one. thank you so much!!

[@brainbalaka]

internationally ME I wish I watched this sooner. I was just in Kobe yesterday

[@renemoranmendez8817]

internationally ME I love your videos

[@amigoa4678]

Looking forward to see you more...! ;) i mean off-course am talking about the videos :D #toomuchbeauty

[@legend_mr_wayne]

internationally ME Hands down, you're very talented at video shooting and editing, keep the good work. I enjoy this one very much.

[@dougscott3089]

My wife and I were in Kobe last year 2018, we went on the ropeway to the herb garden, absolutely amazing, wonderful views & aromatic plants and herbs. We travelled from Kyoto by bullet train, again a wonderful experience. Roll on 2020 when we will be returning to Japan.

[@rachel1306]

The zoo in Kobe is pretty good! ✨

[@theresia6377]

4 years ago i found this video and it really helped me when i travelled alone to kobe that time. Thank you and i miss Kobe so much

[@user-ww5mh2vx9u]

I live in Kobe Kobe is a nice place😊 神戸最高

[@robbie025]

kobe is awesome. we went there last year, on our way to Osaka.

[@pinkespluescheinhorn9979]

Kobe is the perfect place to go and see nature, Mt Maya or Mt Rokko are really beautiful with many small hiking paths and the air up there smelled always like nature. Whenever I needed to escape the city I went uphill.

[@pirukorui]

Thank you so much for your videos I'm finally coming to Japan after dreaming to go for 15 years and I want to visit more than Tokyo so your videos are super helpful!

[@3yearsinjapan893]

I live in Kobe and love it from the waterfalls to the sea it rocks

[@careymobley3656]

I grew up in Fukiai-ku from six days after my 3rd birthday in very early July of 1968 through February of 1971, and then from then through 1979 up on the Nishinomiya side of Mt Rokko above Hankyu Line's Shukugawa Station, on Kentani-cho! I still feel Japan is my true home!

[@longcheng4431]

Thank you for your nice video! I visited Kobe in March 2014, and I lived in the Oriental Hotel (the one shaped like a boat). Superb night view from the balcony of the hotel. Kobe is actually my favorite Kensai city so that is why I always check out the videos on KZbin to see how it looks like now. I currently live and work at NYC. Will definitely go back one day!!!

[@kengeniousjp]

There are a lot of beautiful spot in kobe. And delicious food.For example, kobe beef , Akashi yaki, cake,bread ,and so on.

[@manabukun]

Additionally I will recommend going to a rooftop bar at one of the hotels on Port Island. The night time full city view is gorgeous.

[@hideakiyamakado]

I live in Kobe! Thank you for making this video!

[@ruben_7364]

my japanese teacher is from Kobe its pretty cool seeing the place she grew up at. :)

[@alanm3438]

I was stationed in Okinawa but if I was stationed in Osaka I could have visited the places that you did. Thanks for the nice video.

[@abbujaan]

it's a nice city

[@jimmyryu40]

Cool Kobe video my Wife from Kobe Daughter born in Kobe but USA citizen fromj Hawaii wofking there in Japan

[@theGREATcoolio]

I live in Rokko which is like a 30 minute drive from Sannomiya and youre right, sightseeing in Kobe for one day is definitely doable. In my honest opinion, theres not many places to go or see in Kobe, other than Harborland and eating Kobe beef (just to say you've had it). Even visting Sannomiya is not really worth it if you've been to or planning to go to Osaka where theres SO MUCH more things to do/see/shop/eat. Also, because Kobe was a major port city, theres a lot of international companies located there compared to other cities and their presence is quite visible. For example, the cars in Kobe are surprisingly full of BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche etc. and its not just because its an affluent area per se, but also because thats just where the cars come from and they're a lot easier/cheaper to get a hold of. My main point is, because Kobe was the main port in Japan that frequently traded with the West, you will not see and experience a lot of traditional Japanese sights or culture, and its also definitely not a "modern" enough city like Tokyo. Its still a lovely city and people here are extremely kind, especially compared to people around Osaka, but if you had to condense the number of places to visit in Japan due to time or money constraints, I suggest crossing out Kobe imo lol

[@JeremyGalloway]

Kobe is much more interesting for Asian tourists than for Westerners! As an American, walking through Kitano is just like "oh, there's a house" lol

[@averagetraveller]

theGREATcoolio So 1 day is plenty enough? Kobe is not very Japanese? Thanks for informative informations 😊

[@ritchie1475]

Kobe seems so laid back so compared to major hustle and bustle of Tokyo...no wonder couples go there for romantic dates...the views and scenery is awesome...must go if you are in Japan, especially is if go with that special soneone..

[@breebisshop7325]

My grandfather was born in Kobe, so it's one place I really can't cross off my list, but good to know you can get a lot out of the city in just one day.

[@Minoxys]

I lived in Kobe for almost a year and I'm planning to go back there asap. It's a wonderful city, it has everything! I ate the most expensive Kobe beef (around 150€ for 30g) and it was AMAZING, absolutely one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten!

[@haideegiron]

This is a perfect 1 day 神戸 travel itinerary. I am glad I found it. ありがとうございます。

[@ghanotewtacht2438]

Very beautiful this video and city l wesh visit this city wawwww beautiful. From Algeria thanks

[@angelaj3130]

I have visited kobe last year. Kobe is still in my pain. Love kobe so much.

[@CommunistRaccoonDog]

Thanks for showing some of the lesser known places. When I go to Japan I wish to see it instead of tourists.

[@ratznefumel]

Loved the crow when the bell rang. Great video, yours Bart

[@shrawansirowa6593]

Very informative and beautifully presented vedio.

[@gigili73]

The one hour hike up to the herb gardens was really nice! Good exercise and you get to be really close to the waterfall. Unfortunately, I didn't do enough research ahead of time because we went in the afternoon and by the time we got to the top, the garden and ropeway was closed. I went to a restaurant near Kobe station I think for Kobe beef. Found the restaurant by chance. It was around 10000 yen for a dinner set that came with an appetizer, salad, beef main course with rice, and dessert. It was so delicious!

[@yassfergo]

I kinda regret didn't found your videos before leave my country. I was in Kobe bu only visited City Museum and Sannomiya. But I will be back to Japan for good. Thank you for your videos!

[@Ocanadakiter]

Cant wait to go back to Japan and check out kobe .Thanks for cool video ✌

[@TravelEndleslie]

I think I'm drooling for Kobe beef

[@tinaungsaw8951]

lovely ... all by yourself ...

[@bloxgame4823]

Too many travelers in Tokyo. You should definitely check out Kobe, and it’s beautiful landscape and location! The walk from pier to mountain is literally only 15 mins, and it’s a wonderful place to be in!

[@mariale5262]

My phone would die at 50% too! You need to go to the Apple Store and have them replace the battery. There was a defect in one of the batches they made starting October '15. Thank you for your videos! I'm going to Japan in July and I'm super excited!

[@internationallyME]

Ohhh!! Thanks!! Super helpful!

[@josebustamante8112]

internationally ME nice videos l live in New york but my heart is Japan.

[@mooncake5016]

Indeed beautiful Kobe. I always thought Kobe was just farm lands. Everywhere is so clean and well dressed up. Great travel tips. Thanks Angela.

[@ilkoallexandroff]

Really great video! I've been loving in Kobe for 9 years already, but still found a lot of interesting things! Cheers~ by Ilko

[@3yearsinjapan893]

wow I live in Kobe as well!

[@user-vt3mu5hc9g]

こんな所にもイルコさんw イェーイ！

[@akshayalte587]

I want be there too 😍 日本に行きたいな。

[@paultrexler5670]

Jam Jam jazz cafe in Kobe is really cool. It's a large underground cafe/coffee shop/bar with a collection of vinyl and a high quality stereo system. I really enjoyed my time there.

[@raymondhames7872]

Kobe looks a lot larger than I expected! I really should have visited when I lived in Tokyo

[@juanmaureira1574]

Thanks for the video. I'm in Kobe right now because of a training program and because of this video I've visited most of the places you showed and recommended. I'm from Chile and I'm gonna be here for 7 weeks.

[@chigasaki06]

Every time I watch your videos I wish I was exploring with you, lol. Great video. I haven't been to Kobe, but it's definitely on my bucket list. Especially for the beef!

[@internationallyME]

Well I'm currently looking for a cameraman! Haha ;P Hope you can visit someday!

[@Hotspur62]

I live in Hong Kong and go to Japan at least once a year for holiday and your videos are the BEST! It's informative and not too long and not too short. Please continue posting.

[@wilburchin8157]

Awesome video Angela! :) Thank you for sharing your adventure in Kobe City, Japan.

[@internationallyME]

Thanks for watching Wilbur :)

[@TheShadowChesireCat]

Wow, that garden looked fantastic. I never really thought Kobe would have something I would want to go to, but I guess if I ever go, I will definitely make a bee line there.

[@malikanuur4298]

kobe city is one of my best cities in japan

[@carmcam1]

Spent half day in Kobe during my trip, kobe chinatown, hike to nunobiki falls and the bridge near maiko jr station, i forgot the name but i was amazed with that suspension bridge. Not really a must go there place in Japan, but i still enjoyed it.

[@Reformatt]

fantastic video, as always! keep up the amazing job, you are an inspiration

[@anethium]

Did anybody else find the lonely love bell ringing super funny? These videos are so awesome and helpful!

[@hridoyparvez6903]

I have watched most of your video all are very good quality video. 6 month ago i don't have any idea about Japan. Now by watching your video i have a good understanding about Japanese food and place,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@urumesmile]

ボクはKOBE生まれのKOBE育ちです。きれいな映像＆上手な解説をありがとうございます。また来て下さいね♬

[@internationallyME]

そう言って頂いてとても嬉しいです。神戸は本当に素敵なところでしたので、また行きたいです！(^^)

[@JennyMustard]

wow, now i really want to go to kobe :) i really love your videos btw

[@premchhatri4086]

awesome place .

[@ericpelkey2788]

Thank for everything. Me and my family just returned after our week vacation in Tokyo. You and your videos helped us plan and really enjoy our trip. Planning next year already. Tokyo is too big. Impossible to see even half of it in a week. Food and people was awesome. BEST THANKS

[@sk.m.subhani7888]

Super useful video your explanation is amazing

[@KakarotLee33]

awesome to the max

[@NaradJungxettr]

Beautiful kobe ❤

[@futurepixels]

Nice! Was thinking of leaving Kobe out of my itinerary but that ropeway has me convinced!

[@internationallyME]

It's one of the most beautiful cities in Japan! :)

[@railvlogger1439]

I really enjoyed this video, so much that I decided to change our base from Osaka to Kobe. We will be visiting Japan in September for the first time. From Kobe we can still explore Osaka, Kyoto, Nara etc. We wlll stay there for 6 nights before spending our last 4 nights in Tokyo. Thanks for showing this. I have subscribed. Time to check out more of your videos. You never know, you might give me more ideas.

[@mirandaschiang]

Visited Kobe today and followed your itinerary. Wonderful route and enjoyed Kobe! Thank you Angela.

[@Proku]

Hi cutie 🥰 nice video,I enjoyed it 🧡Herb garden was really beautiful.

[@lexs7827]

素晴らしいビデオ ....😊 very well put together ...今この瞬間にいるのが大好きです ...

[@internationallyME]

ありがとうございます！＾＾

[@elausraliano]

We’re going to Kobe in two days’ time and found this vlog most informative. Thank you, or should I say, arigato gozaimashita!

[@dimm0k]

darn, wish I saw this earlier... during my short trip to Japan I made a trip to Kobe from Kyoto for lunch only...

[@humbledumpling4608]

I also went to that Herb Gardens when visiting Kobe 2 years ago :D It was a good experience, the view up there was amazing :D

[@JohnHird1]

I had problems with my battery also, got a external battery for backup, eventually that wasn't enough either, took it in, battery replaced no charge, all good now. Great videos.

[@az8557]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing

[@tenabang]

Every time I go to Japan, I never had enough. Thanks for your nice video and best Regards from Sydney, Australia

[@nathanroad5591]

It was funny how excited you got when the cable car left the platform, ちょっと可愛いリアクション。 神戸の面白いところを教えて頂いて有り難う。いつか神戸に行くつもりです。でもいつ行くか分かりません。

[@internationallyME]

観てくれてありがとう！神戸とてもいいところですよ〜＾＾

[@davideporcu7461]

Thank u i am restarting again to watch your videos.. pls show sendai and yamagata one day!!

[@sforsparky]

Thank you so much for your videos. We used your videos to plan our Tokyo honeymoon 2 years ago. This year we’re going back to Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe and your videos are playing a major role in our planning, yet again! :)

[@BenjaminWall]

I live in Kobe and make occasional videos too! One of my favorite parts of Kobe is visiting the animal pasture on Rokko Mountain. You need to either hike up to it or take one of the many buses but it's a fun alternative to what can be a busy afternoon in downtown kobe.

[@BelloBudo007]

I enjoyed visiting Kobe & think I can understand with Osaka people regard it is 'romantic'. I find it orderly, calm & lacking the noise and excitement of somewhere like Osaka. And this appealed to me a lot. Also that area where foreign traders used to live is really well worth a look. To me Kobe is one of those place, like Fukuoka the offers that really nice balance between City & Countryside.

[@yulintan4857]

This video comes in so handy. Visiting Kobe but not sure how to move around. Your video gives me lots of useful tips Thank you...

[@cthatshit]

I wish there's guide on hakone, kamakura, Nikko too... your guides are just so informative and enjoyable!

[@internationallyME]

Coming soon ;)

[@jlr43100]

Happy Birthday.

[@opticalshot]

ともて素敵な動画ですね！

[@ronaldmarcano7543]

Nice background music and great video 😊

[@KariHaruka]

I really loved the herb gardens. It felt like I was back in the UK!

[@Coolstreetwalking]

Bring on October for my family Japan trip your vids are so useful

[@internationallyME]

Thanks! Hope you guys have fun :)

[@user-jx1jn9zh5f]

I'm from hyogo. Kobe is the best.

[@dyahrahayupradita80]

aaah! i went to Kobe last September with whole classmates from my Japanese Languange School ! and we went to Kitano-cho, Kobe Port and Nankinmachi. so it's a nostalgic moment for me huhu.

[@keaneattractions8384]

I’m coming to Japan for the first time in my life! My trip will be from 1st April to 13th April, Kobe is one of my destination and I hope we can connect together!!

[@nanamontana9289]

Ive been 4 tikes to japan, for weeks ans months of time and never had the need to go to kobe. Maybe in my upcoming trip i will do a one day tour, but by the looks in the video yokohama seems a lot better and ive been to yokohama many times.

[@josa5463]

Wow keep it up 🇱🇰🇯🇵

[@michaeldadgar4754]

Thank you for the video just got back to Osaka from my day trip to Kobe. I did everything on you list. Rope line out of this word. Plus the best Kobe steak.

[@sonnykoh3049]

Lovely city. I actually did almost everything that you showed on the video on my 1-day trip to Kobe as well! I would be interested if you ever have the chance to do something similar for Fukuoka. It's not talked about as much and it'd be interesting to get your opinion on it and hidden spots etc.

[@zokit7684]

The night shot at the end was so pretty!

[@WovenBasil]

I am going to Kobe next month! Can't wait! Great timing with the video. :D

[@internationallyME]

Just read your mind ;P

[@WovenBasil]

Indeed. ^^ Thank you for all the videos. They are a great resource. :)

[@erinmarie4127]

Wow this video is simply fantastic. Such beautiful shots and useful travel information. Awesome job Angela!

[@jwrappuhn71]

informative and fun vid Angela.

[@MuscleWatching]

キレイ！

[@internationallyME]

神戸めっちゃ良いところですね〜

[@jcjag5406]

I know I keep saying this but another beautiful video. Very smooth editing, perfect relaxing music, and great visuals. The end shot was beautiful. The colors on the water were great. I really wish I could return to Japan, but at least I can see it through your videos. Thank you.

[@internationallyME]

Thank you! Always appreciate your kind comments :) Hope you van return some time soon!!

[@Rainbowfeline]

Thank you for your video. I love your recommendation of visiting Kobe by foot and economical considerations. Very thoughtful for low budget traveler like me!

[@del787b]

Love Kobe but we just went on a Day trip from Osaka to visit a Catholic Church called Sumiyoshi Catholic Church and didn't have so much time but we want to go back to Japan thanks for all the new ideas