Guide to Kobe, Japan - 13 Things To Do 🇯🇵

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Which spot in Kobe was your favourite? Did we miss any? Let us know! 🙌

[@wanderingjadah]

Nishimura Coffee looked right up my alley.

[@mustang1969uk]

maps.app.goo.gl/QUe7t12tPgJoLcJt7?g_st=ic You need to go to this place for ice cream down by the harbour!

[@childort1272]

You should disclose ads.

[@c0ym0nty]

Sake brewery and dinner made my list 😊

[@mythicforge5874]

Disappointed that kobe herb gardens weren't mentioned. They are such a picturesque place with great views down into the city.

[@Tipper2020]

Awesomely entertaining and informative video. The editing was top-notch as well, really liked the flyovers between locations.

[@matsu-gl1nt]

神戸市民として、あなたの訪問を歓迎します。 関西の中では、京都や奈良と比べて観光地として不人気なので、 人気のある方が、神戸を紹介して下さるのは嬉しいです。

[@bandiriatraveler8343]

literally just was there today. I also recommend the cable car that goes up to Mt. Maya. Beautiful views of Kobe, Rokko Island, and all the way to Osaka.

[@Matthew_McRae]

Sarah saying "Super Satan" instead of (I'm assuming she meant) "Super Saiyan" is definitely a Sarah moment 😂🫶🏻 Thank you TC for showing us some hidden gems of Kobe! Such an informing video!❤️

[@Fists91]

Nah, she was definitely talking about Satan-san's Super Sentai phase

[@hitachicordoba]

Hail Saiyan! lol

[@user-shinha]

Good videos! I hope many foreign people notice the charm of Kobe city. Personally, hiking in Rokko mountain is a good activity. There are good trails for hiking in Rokko mountain and you can easily access to the entrance of the mountain.

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Thanks for the tips!

[@imogapils]

This is great content. Definitely adding Kobe to the list!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

You’ll have a great time there 😄

[@phx4316]

Nice video. Whats really kinda missing in that list is the Nunobiki Herb Gardens. (but the middle of winter isnt the best time for that i guess ;) ) You can walk there (and pass Nunobiki falls) by a trail starting next to Shin-Kobe's Shinkansen station, or take a ropeway up from there. Additionally you can then hike from there to Mount Rokko, enjoy the evening view and then take the cable car down there ;)

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

That's a great spot! We'll have to cover that one next time!

[@EvanCarmichael]

Going in July! :) Thanks for the review

[@bakende1103]

Kiku- masamune sake company makes my absolute favorite Japanese skincare products!

[@jc3drums916]

I didn't spend much time in Kobe, but I remember Steakland was quite good, and spending too much time chatting with a couple of guys working at a used classical record shop in Chinatown was one of my fondest memories of my Japan trip. That steak sandwich with cheese was essentially a fancy Philly cheesesteak in a pita, although putting the cheese on the outside was a strange choice.

[@Highwind2013]

I would love to take the cruise across the harbor it's looks very relaxing and you can take some amazing photos, thank you Sarah and the TC team for sharing this!

[@AndrewJohnEgan]

I added Kobe to my itinerary for our trip in Sep-Oct. timely video!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Oooh have fun! 😄

[@kennymcornmick]

Congrats TC - This is probably one of the best produced videos that you've done and was really enjoyable :)

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@drewcorry5056]

I think I would have had a rare Kobe Beef Burger with cheese. That Chinatown looks awesome, usually means cheap eats can be found. WOW what was the red building you walked by that looked like a huge salt shaker??? Amazing views from the boat. Love fire, Your face reaction said it all eating Kobe steak. Amazing night view. I would take the 10 min cable car. Absolutely looks like no nightlife like Osaka, Specially Tokyo. Absolutely love exploring and street food. I have always wanted to go in a hot springs. Absolutely Outstanding From Start To Finish

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Glad you enjoyed it! The huge salt shaker was Kobe Tower

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

That 2nd street food reminds me of an empanada 🤤🤤 I gotta try that next time I'm in Japan since Kobe is on my list for next time! Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@Luckdragon12]

The place with private onsen baths looked like a dream come true! Beautiful and luxurious! Thanks for some great ideas, Sarah!

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

There are tons of those and you don't have to go all the way up to the mountain like this chick did. She just doesn't know better.

[@TheMyahChannel]

Im headed to kobe next weekend, definitely hit up some spots here

[@silverian]

Kobe beef looks delicious! Spider-Man was nice surprise. I just remembered that Kobe was open for trade with the west (1853). And this is probably reason for existing western style buildings. Night view and evening dinner feels really amazing. Nice brewery tour!

[@Shibafi]

the onsen with western style rooms was my favorite, and the fact there is an iron hot spring and a silver was fascinating, one thing I would like to see the channel dive in, is for onsen or areas where tattoos and family friendly hot springs as well as the etiquette to enter them, some are no clothes, can I wear my swimsuit or towel, I know thats not the culture, but as a foreigner I would like to experience an onsen or hot spring, just want to know and identify the signs and rules and which I can visit! (just like the ball indicating the sake ripeness) oh and tours that are english friendly, or at least what are good apps for translation and devices to communicate and travel with! as well as maps!

[@dazuotv]

Thank you for the wonderful video of the Japanese guide to Kobe 👍

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Our pleasure!

[@MissiBoo]

This is definitely on my Japan Wishlist 🫶

[@WMARUoriginal]

I must visit! A truly fantastic tour!

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

We stayed in Osaka and Kobe is definitely worth doing day trips to....we had an affordable set lunch at Kobe Steakland and an expensive dinner at Tanryu

[@bpn9761]

Had my first trip to Japan last month and decided to take a detour on my way back to Kyoto from Himeji. And I was surprised by how many great spots there were in Kobe, will definitely spend a few days there when I come back next time.

[@carolenoman2226]

I love this video- very informative and really makes me want to come to Japan ❤

[@ralfschneider7813]

really nice vibe. there is just one thing to level that up... unleash the Emma!

[@ArcticViper]

This was a great and very dense video with lots of helpful tips. Props to the TC team!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kboslucas2643]

You have finally introduced the best city in western Japan!

[@kev_G]

Wow! I want to plan a trip to Kobe city now!!!

[@evol1349]

Always luv and look forward to your insightful and amazing vids. cheers.

[@dodiatkins4515]

The coffee shop was my favorite. Another informative video by T.C. I wish each an everyone of you the best in 2024. ❤😊

[@rachelsaelid6081]

Great itinerary!

[@xredgambit]

I really liked that view from the mountain.

[@billhendricks3143]

Def now on my list of places to visit on my trip,, it really looked fun and you only scratched the surface

[@annunakian8054]

Remember, cameraman never dies 💪📽

[@Anocam]

I am invincible 🦾

[@richardrogers2754]

Kobe is the best city in japan for sightseeing. but a lot of foreigner tourists dont go there or just eat kobe beef. there are tasty food, the beach, beautiful architecture, hot spring, chinatown, beautiful mountains and city view, aqualium, bay area, waterfalls, flower garden, art museum.

[@areasevenpro]

I stopped by Kobe during my trip last May and has Kobe Beef at Steakland Kobe near Sannomiya Station. For 10,000 yen, it was really good. Will try the one in Chinatown the next time I visit Kobe.

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

23:16 - SOUPer curious? ☺

[@bertcano]

y0, shout out to the camera operator on this one! Nice work

[@Anocam]

Thank you 🙇🏽‍♂️

[@lothissen]

thinking of stopping by Kobe in November, this video was well needed

[@wasabigirl2004]

And another amazing video from TC! Thanks, Sarah and Shah, for adding more locations to my bucket list!!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Our pleasure!

[@chilldudett]

I studied abroad at a university in Kobe and it’s such a breath of fresh air to get a video which discusses other things to do in Kobe other than Kobe beef ☺️ I feel like this city is such an underrated gem in Kansai!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Definitely a gem that more people need to visit

[@WesTheWizard]

I didn't realize it was underrated! I lived in Kansai for a year and still visit regularly. I've always thought highly of Kobe!

[@mustang1969uk]

We loved Kobe. If we could live anywhere in Japan it would be there as we live in a seaside city in our home country and it would remind us of there. The beach at Suma was lovely too!

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

IT'S SAD TO SEE THESE DAYS AS THE INDIAN'S ARE LITERALLY TAKING IT OVER.

[@WesTheWizard]

@@calikalbocalikalbo6082 Indians are invading Kobe?

[@mattsmith3135]

Kobe was the first place I visited in Japan. I even named my dog after it. 😄

[@dnavl]

I feel Kobe is gonna be my fav city during my visit this March, I want to go to Venus Bridge...

[@Fly_Loko]

Amazing video production and amazing content! Love it! sarah's great

[@tdolan500]

As well known as Kobe is, it’s still massively underrated. Great city to visit.

[@jonnythunder92]

Thank you....great vid and a 'must do' to go to Kobe next time in Japan. 👍👍

[@RicoImp3]

Kobe was the first city I lived and worked as an adult. I love it.

[@KyotoMomChannel]

I should go to Kobe! 😄

[@taranasa6243]

The edits are awesome and on a television quality level! Keep it up and would like to see more of your videos. Thanks!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@JeromeAw]

thank you for the video! we are going this year end!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Have fun!

[@tanakakhan]

Take a drink (of Sake) every time Sarah says Kobe 😁

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

This drinking game will not end well 😂

[@MajorAddiction]

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@shimi_raikkonen]

Probably not alone in this opinion, but I think Sarah’s calling in life lies in talking in front of a camera. And with her fluency in Japanese/English, sky’s the limit. Smart: with all that rich beef, doing a veg nabe…what a relief. Loved the variety of locations - loved the vid. 👏🏼

[@1ytcommenter]

12USD for two small balls of rice and a tiny slice of beef on it sounds like a tourist rip-off to me.

[@japan_halal_foodie]

Thanks for introducing my home town, Kobe! Hope you loved it!

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Kobe was great and we look forward to going back there! 😁

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Kobe was great and we look forward to going back there! 😁

[@MrTM4]

Was in Kobe few times, love it, but dont want that its on tourist radar. Would be too much tourists and would loose its charm. 🙏🙏

[@RealityHurts923]

LoL you got to go. Why can’t we all?

[@Dyundu]

Fate fans totally not obsessing over every frame to spot IRL locations used throughout the series. Like the Tohsaka mansion at 3:38 Cafe Ahnenerbe: 4:01 Stairs leading up to Ryudoji Temple (no Assassin at the top, thankfully) 11:09 Final edit: if I missed a spot, or got something wrong, let me know

[@mariojsworld]

Great Kobe guide.

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@megdiffely2692]

My mom comes from Kobe. I just went back in November. Absolutely love it there

[@TitillatingCosplay]

On my trip to Japan I made sure to spend a day in Kobe just for the beef and the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum. My dad's a retired carpenter so I grew up around hand tools and found the museum to be INCREDIBLY beautiful and interesting! I would recommend it for anyone also fascinated by the country's old wooden architecture as you'll really get an appreciation for the shrines and buildings and how they were made! Sadly it was very stormy the afternoon I arrived and so outside of the museum and dinner I didnt really get to see or do much. Had a couple hours the next morning to stroll for a bit and it was such a beautiful and sunny day! If I ever go back to Japan I am going to make sure to spend a couple of days in just Kobe itself because I absolutely loved what little I saw of the city and I want to see more! It felt like the perfect blend of smaller town cozy but with plenty to see and do!

[@ooen]

I will never get tired saying it, Sarah, your way of conveying information, describing, explaining, is unparalleled!! I was preparing my work on the laptop and left the video playing on the phone (still in front of me) so i wasn't looking the whole time but just hearing your descriptions was bringing up the images in my mind! I haven't been to my beloved Japan yet but now i am definitely adding Kobe to my bucketlist and i feel humbled at how they used to make sake in the old times!!

[@danielkeenan2508]

I thought this was a video from Sarah's channel and she had kicked the production value up a notch. Until the Tokyo Creative ending. 😂

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Sarah here! I WISH I could have Shah (TC's cameraman) working with me for my channel! haha

[@とんトン-d3k]

日本語うますぎぃ！

[@klaudiusz6233]

waaaaait, is that a Vivienne Westwood barett??? You go Sara!!!!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I especially loved the Onsen.

[@MrWordcat]

The kissaten ❤❤❤

[@ゴン太ふぇ]

たったの1,300円とか言うとるけど日本人にとってはめちゃくちゃ高いねんで（笑）

[@metowl15]

So I went to check what was the price for the same room they stayed, more than 820 dollars per night for 2 persons, bloody hell

[@wolfteeth2334]

What amazing tour!!!

[@SP-bq4mi]

I think you missed the most beautiful thing in kobe, herb garden :P @TokyoCreativePlay

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Gives us a reason to go back 😁

[@noritakaakamatsu9713]

Oysters are also good in Kobe because they come from nearby fishermen’s warfs. Recommend to go visit Murotsu Port in Tatsuno City, next to Himeji, if you would like to try oysters fresh out of seas. In the Kobe downtown, I also recommend Sone Jazz Restaurant/Bar, which is underrated for the quality. It’s in Kitano Cho, near Nishimura Coffee Shop. Bar Yanagase is also worth mentioning. It’s a hidden classic of Kobe. Also, don’t forget that Kobe offers all sorts of international cuisines, even Bhutanese.

[@juanbecerrab]

I visited two weeks the kansai region, most of the time invested in Osaka and Kyoto. The day I visited Kobe I decided to to get relax because I did not have any high expectation about the city. Definitely kobe was my favorite city, I hope to return and spend at least two or three days there.

[@kurofune.uragabay]

😊🙏 (damm... now I want a rock onigiri... )

[@vgcspiral437]

I was in Kobe 2 weeks ago and I loved it! But I've struggled to explain what makes it special... now I can just share this vid 😁

[@pattomwau]

I’m guessing Emma is still recovering. :( I wanted to hear her say “Ko-uyr-bay”. Get well soon, Emma.

[@ooen]

Missing Emma too! She is also amazing!

[@Luckdragon12]

Emma-chan's not feeling well? Oh no, get better, Emma!

[@pattomwau]

@@Luckdragon12She fractured her ankle

[@Luckdragon12]

@pattomwau Oh no! Hope she's taking it easy for now. :(

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

She'll be back soon! 🤍

[@insolv1niac86]

Great guide

[@rodrigobarbosa4430]

The one i liked the most was the Nishimura Coffee. I am a Brazilian guy going for my first trip in Japan and Kobe is in my bucket list. This video was definitely helpful! Please keep making vlogs like this!

[@locomotiveengineer4779]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. I'm really excited to visit and explore Kobe next month.

[@danielstewart8979]

How do you fill about biscuits and tomato gravy or biscuits and gravy with canalope I am from Alabama and that is what we got for breakfast with cheep steak but it was good but you had to chew for a While

[@DarkMatter1992]

Ah, Brisbane's first sister city.

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

Cool fact!

[@micmurillo]

Is there a walk-in onsen in arima (planning to do a day trip in kobe and experience the onsen nature vibe)? Or you should book a hotel to experience the onsen?

[@jaad9848]

Hoe are both the meats in the street food place A5 but have different amounts of marbling and fat ? Since the grading is associated with marbling wouldnt they have different ratings?

[@johnlim7720]

I'm planning to go in December...would you suggest to stay in Arima and visit Kobe as a day trip or vice versa?

[@kuromidori828]

神戸に住んでます 神戸には外国人観光客より 神戸に住んでいる外国人の方が 多いと思います 世界中の教会が北野界隈にあって 外国人が住み易いからだと 思います😂

[@neverbeaten]

The thing you are eating at 14:00 looks like what we call Koshelva or Kağıthelva in Turkiye. Im pretty sure the same thing tbh.

[@svenp.8378]

Time for a big onsen tour! Show us the best onsen japan has to offer!

[@annusahu8434]

Is it safe to roam in kobe sannomiya station around 10:00 pm? My hotel will be 700 meters from sannomiya station.

[@LEVELUP1050]

日本の和牛は神戸牛にかかわらず、各地に美味しいブランド和牛があります❗神戸牛が一番美味しいとは限りません❗

[@moxxibekk]

Where did you eat the kobe beef, I couldn't find it listed in the links?

[@agraham9607]

Rice cooker, what was that about? (Mentioned at the brewery)

[@kebosangar]

Super Satan strong! 👍

[@chiiiGQFgtZPikg0ik]

始まりのBGMが中国？ぽいｗｗｗ と思ってたら中華街も紹介してるからなのか。 ^-^

[@MarkusHarooo]

what the name of the restaurant you had the fancy dinner at?

[@tsangdennis1953]

How much is the hotel that comes with a private onsen ? I like to give it a try

[@ak47323]

What is the best way for finding/booking onsen stays?

[@dbl0fluff]

Since this onsen has a variety of baths do you take a shower in between each type of bath?

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

You wouldn't need to, unless you plan to take a long break between going inside each onsen! However, at this hotel usually you can only go inside one of the onsen, since you need to reserve each outdoor one (except for the one inside your room).

[@tanjem]

dear .. is there a good public onsen in Arima to go .?

[@kykan1015]

Can we ask how much the dinner on the boat costed?

[@jmstransit]

10/10 for the phonetically correct pronounciation of Ōsaka. This is how I know people are legit.