START
9:00
Hankyu Hanshin Kobe-sannomiya station
Approx. 3-minute walk
9:10
City Loop Bus Sannomiya Station (North Side)
Approx. 10 minutes by bus
9:20
City Loop Bus Kitano Ijinkan
Approx. 5-minute walk
9:25
Weathercock House
Weathercock House
The only building in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Gai with brick walls. The weather vane on top of the spire is a signature of the Ijinkan.
9:59
Weathercock House
Approx. 1-minute walk
10:00
Moegi House
Moegi House
In Japanese, “moegi” means “sprout yellow” referring to the color of freshly-sprouted onions, and as the name suggests, that’s exactly the color of Moegi House. The second-story balcony offers beautiful views of Kobe below.
SPOT INFO10:25
Moegi House
Approx. 5-minute walk
10:30
UROKO HOUSE
UROKO HOUSE
The first building in Kobe to be registered as an “Ijinkan” (Western-style house built for early foreign settlers), Uroko House stands on an elevated plot with a particularly spectacular view.
SPOT INFO11:05
UROKO HOUSE
Approx. 5-minute walk
11:10
City Loop Bus Kitano Ijinkan
Approx. 30 minutes by bus
11:40
City Loop Bus Nakatottei
Approx. 1-minute walk
11:41
Meriken Park
Meriken Park
Take in the port city atmosphere in this park, where many of Kobe’s photogenic landmarks are located.
SPOT INFO11:59
Meriken Park
Approx. 1-minute walk
12:00
KOBE PORTTOWER
KOBE PORTTOWER
The landmark tower of the port city of Kobe. Enjoy 360° views of Kobe’s cityscape from the top floor observatory.
12:55
KOBE PORTTOWER
Approx. 5-minute walk
13:00
KOBE HARBORLAND umie
KOBE HARBORLAND umie
An oceanfront shopping spot lined with 225 stores offering a diverse range of goods, including large-scale specialty brands.
14:10
KOBE HARBORLAND umie
Approx. 5-minute walk
14:15
Kobe Bay Cruise
Kobe Bay Cruise
Enjoy the view of Kobe’s cityscape from the water during this 45-minute cruise around Kobe’s harbor.
SPOT INFO14:15
Kobe Bay Cruise
Approx. 40-minute cruise
15:00
Nakatottei Chuo Cruise Terminal (Kamomeria)
Approx. 10-minute walk
15:10
greenery
greenery
A vegan sweets shop that takes care in choosing its ingredients. The fresh, homemade, artistic smoothies are particularly popular.
16:05
greenery
Approx. 10-minute walk
16:15
KANNONYA
KANNONYA
A shop specializing in cheese-based food, its hot cheesecake has been featured by various media.
17:05
KANNONYA
Approx. 5-minute walk
17:10
City Loop Bus Nankinmachi
Approx. 10 minutes by bus
17:20
City Loop Bus Sannomiya Station (North Side)
Approx. 3-minute walk
17:23
EKIZO神戸三宮
EKIZO神戸三宮
A new food street connected to Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station that opened in April 2021. Enjoy a delicious meal any time of the day or night!
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