Top 10 Things to DO in KOBE Japan & Kobe Beef Spots | WATCH BEFORE YOU GO

Kobe Japan Travel Guide - Things to do and eat in Kobe City including Kobe beef. We explore the entire Kobe Japan area visit kobe beef restaurants, chinatown nankinmachi, kyukyoryuchi, rokkosan, meriken park and even arima onsen. These are my Kobe travel tips and also kobe street tour video. There are quite a few kobe tourist spots so I wanted to break it all down and I've also included a kobe map for viewers to follow along. This Kobe travel guide should be your ultimate reference for the Kobe area. Japan Kobe city is a wonderful place to visit and almost feels like a less crowded Yokohama to me. Definitely worth visiting if you are looking to enjoy the Kobe attractions and I even show you where to eat Kobe beef. Don't forget to eat Kobe Beef ramen at Yazawa. This is also a perfect guide for the 2020 Olympics and Japan Rugby World Cup 2019 in Kobe.
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0:00 - Intro
0:44 - 1. Kobe Shopping Streets
Kobe Motomachi Shotengai
Sannomiya Center Gai
Ikuta Road
Sankita
Tor Road
Kouka Shotengai
2:48 - 2. Kobe Beef Ramen Yazawa
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5:32 - 3. Rokkosan - Mount Rokko in Kobe
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7:09 - 4. Arima Onsen
- Hyoe Koyokaku - bit.ly/2I9xQPb
10:58 - 5. Kyukyoryuichi Kobe
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11:29 - 6. Kobe Chinatown Nankinmachi
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13:24 - 7. Beef Katsu at Gyukatsu Tei
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14:32 - 8. Kobe Bay Area
Umie
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Mosiac
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Meriken Park
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17:33 - 9. Kobe Beef Sukiyaki at Ishida
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19:54 - 10. Akashiyaki Kikucho
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Kobe - SHOPPING STREETS
Shopping in Kobe is ubiquitous but luckily it’s all within walking distance. When you first arrive at Sannomiya Station, you’ll be greeted by department stores like SOGO and OIOI where you can get many luxury fashion items. But if you’re into more the local shopping scene then it’s a must to venture into the shopping streets, also known as shotengai.
Kobe KYUKYORYUCHI
When Kobe it’s international port in 1868, this foreign settlement was constructed. Designed by British Civil engineers the 126 blocks were auctioned to western foreigners. 70% of the buildings were destroyed after the World War II air raids in 1945. Kobe city decided preserved the remaining buildings as cultural properties.
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[@exhumorboy]

is there a top 10 things to do in ikebukuro?

[@mindlessshoppers6805]

@fatcrewz is that where they did the Initial D movie ?

[@gl8298]

Do a video on Japanese belief system & superstition

[@arvinbernabe2588]

Nice content Paolo. What shoes are you wearing?

[@arvinbernabe2588]

Paolo fromTOKYO....what shoes are you wearing?

[@Kyh_on]

The positive vibes this man emits are amazing

[@chirichiri6662]

Aww, Kobe is my Japanese home town! I lived on the mountain side near Arima. Great to showcase the city, you're making me homesick! 😁

[@GUITARTIME2024]

it looks great! i can't wait to visit from america!

[@mindym6767]

My paternal grandmother was from Kobe! It's my dream to take my dad to his mom's motherland ❤️

[@sayamsingh5496]

I’m moving to Kobe after marriage. Excited to move to your beautiful city

[@goutfromfriedokra]

kobe or osaka?

[@helooo_zz0667]

神戸を紹介してくれてありがとう😊 from japan KOBE:D

[@user-cn5sd9fc2s]

兵庫県民やけど、さらっとすごい距離移動しててちょっと笑ってしまった。笑 兵庫に来てくれてありがとうございます！

[@user-wl4ef7iq2k]

地元神戸の良いとこを紹介していただきありがとうございます❗

[@user-wg8kj4mc8d]

地元を詳しく紹介してくれてちょーうれしい。 地元民から見ても参考になるし面白かった。

[@Shanaoh]

謝罪くん 僕も実家が神戸なんだけど、この人が僕よりも物知りでちょっと恥ずかしい。😅

[@vincentchen3571]

Went to Kobe last year and just stayed there for one day! Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art and Arima Onsen are amazing!

[@xieren]

17:20 oh my god the little human on the left, so adorable!!

[@OneSaltyBruh]

I think it’s called a “child” but I’m not really sure.

[@Kenta-0159]

Anime girl 😳

[@hideakiyamakado]

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

[@user-cz2fm1sd8n]

地元を紹介してくれてありがとう😍 自分が知らないところも出てて行こうと思った😂 本当にありがとう😍😍

[@saurabhkatarey6818]

I stayed in Kobe for a week. Instead of taking cable car I walked all the way to the hill top Herb garden enjoying good vibes of water fall, water reserves, national park on the way. I just loved visiting temples located in remote hilly areas.

[@SnmDidy]

We are travelling to Japan in 2 weeks. Do you recommend to Stay in Osaka and make a day trip to Kobe or should we also stay in Kobe?

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Yes!!! We've been waiting for this video! Thanks a bunch Paolo 👌

[@jarusession3488]

三宮センター街から神戸駅までの商店街の風景の変化が好きでしょっちゅう歩いてる オラワクワクすッぞ！ あとカメラワーク神やな (Awesome camera work)

[@alvinong7562]

The restaurant with the Spiderman on the wall is Genkichi Kobe Beef. It had the best beef i've ever had and far superior to any of the surrounding cheaper restaurants. The waiter was friendly and gave great advice on what cuts of steak we should try and really great information on what to expect. The chef was warm, friendly and spoke good english. He explained how it was best eaten and how to enjoy the Kobe beef with each condiment. We even got photos with the chef and waiter outside! I can't highly recommend the place enough and it was the highlight of our trip to Kobe.

[@BeardedNerdSE]

Thanks for the recommendation, I'm adding it to the list. I was thinking of going to Steakland or Wakkoqu when I visit Kobe, but it's good to have options.

[@alvinong7562]

BeardedNerdSE I’d give steakland a miss but Wakkoqu is a good spot!

[@zennoodle]

It's 2022 and I'm rewatching all these videos again. The narration on these sightseeing videos is great! I'll keep watching and rewatching until we can travel safely.

[@koukou5539]

地元の紹介嬉しいっす！ welcome to kobe!!

[@markelloaus2306]

Love your videos. Definitely going to travel to Japan on my next holiday.

[@laurelbrennan6295]

I get so hungry watching you....and I grin from start to finish. I'm hoping to visit Japan the next 10 years or so. You're both so sweet. God bless.

[@maikotsutsumi]

Thank you for this video! It just about brought me to tears. I am from Kobe, but now I live in the US. This video took me home, and brought back happy memories. Many thanks!

[@Mo-fl2cy]

You literally know the greatness of Kobe more than me, living in Kobe since I was born

[@bigfootswatching9986]

NOW THAT'S CRAZY IF THIS GUY KNOWS MORE ABOUT YOUR CITY THAN YOU DO MOMO!! HONTO DESU KA??? HONTONI??

[@NSY319]

I live in Nishinomiya. Kobe is only 15 minutes away by train. So I often go to Kobe. Kobe is a very enjoyable city. It is a beautiful city with mountains and the sea. There are many fashionable places and downtowns. Thank you for introducing a lot of sights. (Translated by Google)

[@mallon201]

Love your enthusiasm Paolo, great country, so much variety, so much to do, and some of the friendliest people in the world.

[@krzysztofhadala9126]

Best episode about food, I ever watched! Awesome .I wish, l could be there and enjoy 😉 the street food. Keep on exploring Japan

[@riiii9336]

神戸に住んで18年 1回も神戸牛食べたことない😹😹😹 welcome to KOBE!!!

[@Shanaoh]

rii ii 奈良県出身で神戸に10年も住んでますけど、神戸牛は東京でしか食べたことありません。

[@-_Andreas_-]

Thanks for video. Going next week again to help the mother in-law, this rekindled my love for Kobe and made my feelings for the trip something positive as well. So yeah, thanks again.

[@salaryman540]

Whoa...thanks for introducing Kobe in an amazing way. I lived in Kobe for about four years and said goodbye to the amazing city a week ago in the face of graduating a college there. I hope more people will be rolling in Kobe and enjoying the things that you showed in this, which I think are hands down what everyone should be trying out when paying a visit there:D Gold video!!!

[@tadashidavide918]

Thank you for introducing my hometown! 地元を紹介してくれてありがとう！

[@thezdiary]

I love these videos always excited for you to upload!

[@Chaeon]

This is perfect! Thanks for the quality content Paolo! I am visiting Japan in 1 week with my GF and her mother, I will definitely consider stopping by Kobe now.

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

All that succulent beef looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for a great vid!

[@qudsiaali5688]

I am in love with kobe,Tokyo and Japan😍

[@Nishimachi_Photography]

Great video. We're thinking of stopping in Kobe on an upcoming trip and this helped us decide we'll visit ❤

[@coridor45]

Lots of Kobe content! Thank you paolo! 😍 Gonna check out this places when I’m in Kobe.

[@joefamulari2595]

This was so helpful. Thank you Paulo.

[@lorenasb369]

You are amazing Paolo. Right now we are enjoying our 2nd trip in Japan and we are using your videos a lot, they are just perfect

[@Axelf83]

This city looks great, added to the "to go-to" list next time I'm in Japan! Thanks for showing this to us Paolo!

[@millslewis7503]

Mills Lewis thearchipelagoawaits.wordpress.com/2019/09/25/finis-travelogue-part-7-takehara-kobe/ Went to Kobe during the last phase of a summer in transit. Read about it here! From a Brit living in Japan.

[@zusu7630]

I am from KOBE！Thank you for introducing Kobe well. I'm proud as a citizen of the prefecture.

[@MrAndroid21]

Great videos as always! Mind creating top 10 for Sapporo/Hokkaido next?

[@sydmaster8711]

地元が紹介されて、ちょっと嬉しいｗ 神戸ビーフは美味しいけど、俺の給料では高くて気軽に食べられませんｗｗｗ

[@jenellecollazo2183]

Great video!! Thanks for all the tips in Kobe. I'm planning a trip to Japan and ALMOST dropped Kobe from my plans but after watching this, I'm definitely going 😁🤤!!

[@astroboy3507]

Great to smell the sea and see the mountains in the background!! 🙂 Paolo the sukiyaki place!! 😍

[@samipso]

I've been living in Kobe for over 5 years. You blow me away with how spot-on you are on everything. We definitely don't use north and south here. (There are basically no train lines going north or south, so when you exit the station you know which way you're going depending on wether you can see the mountains or not.)

[@Mahealani-vw1tu]

KevInKobe I’m from Hawaii and we use Mauka (Mountain) and Makai (ocean) for directions too!!

[@SaikoTaiko]

Tbh this makes it so easy to use the train in Kobe because they only go two directions lol! When you go to Osaka....oof.

[@samipso]

@@SaikoTaiko yes, I know what you mean.

[@tyler2time]

Great video Paolo! I have been to Kobe before and it was awesome to see all of those places again, and it's good to have the names now if I ever go back!

[@kayannakagurazaka6190]

Omg i just went to kobe today We went to rokkosan, and did the forest adventure., I recommend that place to everyone

[@tahseenkhanwardag9723]

Rokkosan is bestest place in kobe I go every month there 😂

[@Ray-zj4wf]

Just marvel at how neat the city is

[@saralevine7546]

My boyfriend and I are loving your videos! We'll be visiting Japan in less than 3 weeks and have been watching your channel daily. THANK YOU for, well, being you!

[@Ai-eh3kz]

I'm local here in Kobe, and this video reminded me how amazing my hometown is! Kitano area is another famous spot for houses western missionaries used to live hundreds of years ago. Hope you come next time! It's very romantic place:)

[@Astroinmotion]

Your channel makes me spending money unconsciously in Japan till I am homeless LOL

[@YudycaPutra]

Yess pliz do more Kobe!! I've been there for a day trip and definitely think that it WAS NOT ENOUGH 😂

[@marinalimtin2971]

Very well explained thank you Paolo

[@user-wt2jg2yq3w]

いい街だよね！神戸！ また行きたいな！

[@SethaaSchneegepard]

We were in Kobe today! Checking out some things you recommended and had the perfect view over Kobe from Mt Rokko ❤

[@Yeepride987]

RIP Kobe

[@neelowry2428]

Thank you kobe bryant 日本人です。日本でもコービーが亡くなったことは悲しまれています。 僕もとても悲しいです。

[@sorianomayflor]

Lord Of Truth rip mamba

[@Gaam0os_gym]

Love your videos Paolo. Keep up the amazing work. We truly enjoy your content

[@alexlocatelli]

Thanks for the videos. They are great, I am having the opportunity to know more about Japan thanks to them.

[@willsonize2278]

This was a great video thanks we only got to see the harbour area of Kobe last year but really enjoyed it so will definitely go back next year it looks great 👍 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@GriefSeeker]

Great video as always!

[@natapol1]

Dude, just came back from a Kansai trip. Had a day trip to Kobe. Now we've gotta go back!!!

[@RafRoads]

Dudeeeeeeee! Your videos are so damn helpful! I'm obsessed lol. I'm binging man!

[@almostasianguy2602]

Thank you Paolo, love your channel.

[@bennyang8049]

Can’t wait to go back in February. I will be going to kyoto then kobe! Thanks Paolo and Mako!

[@japan1018]

Wow. I live in Kobe and have not seen some of this stuff. Great video - thanks!

[@jadecummings8093]

Wow, I really love your today's videos and your videos always inspiring, good job man. 😀👍

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Jade Cummings!

[@bruhmoment5833]

Went here last March, it was great experience. Also arrived in Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets

[@beanie72]

Another awesome video!!

[@powrunnr]

Kobe is one, if not my #1 fave of all Japan. Foreigner-friendly, since there are a few groups that live there, but really a Japanese travel destination because it's so close to the Ocean and mountains and Osaka. You covered my favorite places so well. Thanks for the vid.

[@nn-mi2sy]

Seriously your editing and content are really good. Love your channel!!!

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

One of the best Japan channels out there 👍

[@charlesdickinson5939]

Millennial Travel Confessions well i only know 2 channels😅

[@Xeqcme]

If this video had come out before I went to Japan, I most definitely would have visited Kobe!! Next time, I will for sure!

[@rusdavid6322]

I enjoyed your vid. Make me even more excited on our trip to japan. Looking forward to more of your adventures

[@AndrewJohnEgan]

Considering visiting Kobe next time I visit Japan. Thanks for another good video.

[@TravelandBeyond23]

Thank you for these insights

[@den0422]

another awesome video! can't wait to go back to Japan :)

[@Salondool]

中華街って北京ダックもあったんですね。知らなかった。贅沢だなぁ。 日本人、関西人なのに、すき焼きの山芋だしや、明石焼きのソースと出汁のミックス食べは初めて知りました。

[@thedragoknight6437]

I visited Kobe for a daytrip this year in September and the Nunobiki Herb gardens were my absolute favorite the whole area on top of the mountain and the beautiful way down back to Kobe including the water reservoir were amazing. I think Kitano is a very nice place at Kobe as well we liked it a lot and found it funny that there is a german house so we as germans had to check it out.

[@middleearthtroll6183]

awesome video, can't wait to visit again in April, I didn't go to Kobe last time which I regretted.

[@cstolf]

さんちかはマジでおすすめ 美味い飯屋いっぱいあるで

[@terrinew9474]

I like Kobe, didn't know there was a place called Kobe know knew about Kobe beef. Thank you for your vlogs. You do a great job😊

[@Hayato1105]

Lived in Kobe. I really enjoy seeing the places I visited the most. I would mention for a good picture the Tetsujin 28 Statue, also visit a sake brewery is a fun experience and you can also find some good souvenirs and last but not least the Oji Zoo to have a nice walk.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Kobe beef is mouth watering. I had it once, so good

[@KEM32]

Ciao Paolo, this video is the next level 🔝thank you !

[@mgpbb4618]

You are the best vlogger!!!!

[@tonicaki3208]

神戸紹介してくれてありがとう！ 神戸民より色んなとこ知ってるんちゃう？笑

[@hailelephants]

Love your adventures and your personality! Easily became someone I really enjoy watching with my boyfriend. Keep up the good work!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching Betty Huang!

[@elenapapalini5183]

Thank you Paolo, Me and my partner we are in Kobe today. Thanks for the advise: Yakiniku Ishida was so good 😊 Thanks also for the videos you make: I finally realised my dream and came to Japan also thanks to you. Arigatou gozaimasu!❤

[@Globalurb]

Great video and I take note for my next trip to Kobe! I'm quite surprised that Kitano didn't make in the top 10.

[@friendlyneiborhood4995]

Paolo is living my dream🥺💖

[@timbrockley]

Love Kobe - I want to go again - I was in a rush when I visited before.

[@louiserichardson8305]

Thanks for the video! You have a new subscriber!

[@dnwalkingoneggshells]

kobe has the best air quality and cleaniest streets i have ever seen

[@WANDERER0070]

Until wind direction changes and that smelly air polution from China comes drifting in !!

[@tranthibichquyen2335]

Thanks for your wonderful video, Japan is an attractive tourist place , that I want to travel one day !!!!!!!!!!!

[@christopherpappas7474]

Paolo, the look on your face when eating the beef was the same as Buddha when he reached enlightenment...! Great video and Maiko sama's hair was done up in killer braids:) ☮🙃

[@kittykatkaro]

I'm living in Kobe for only 2 months. And this video feels already like home xD gonna defintitely check out some spots u showed, which i didn't visited yet.

[@francisdin567]

Been to Japan a couple of times, and still havent seen you and Maiko. Hope i can see you this December in Shinjuku Pao!

[@amandamiller304]

kobe looks a fantastic place

[@sushrutachousalkar]

Your videos are amazing as usual! Keep up the good work 👌👌

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Sushruta Chousalkar!

[@alfredbrighamgladstone]

You like Kobe or Osaka better?@@PaolofromTOKYO

[@MrPritosRing]

thank you for sending a sample of that ramen and Kobe beef. i would like to believe the taste that you show in your face.

[@sushrutachousalkar]

Your intro music is amazing btw!

[@user-ch3uq8sn1q]

Omg! I will def try Ishigaya sukiyaki for my birthday dinner!

[@PatchTheKilljoy]

thank u for this paolo!! my trip is in 2 weeks and Kobe has now made it in my plans :)

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Have an awesome trip saharla!