Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan)
Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan), the prominent peak of the Rokko Mountains, is 931 meters above sea level. With easy access by cable car to the top of the mountain, the mountain is full of various facilities that offer physical activities, romantic nightscapes, and more.
I happened to catch the sunset when I visited. The view from the mountaintop observatory was absolutely stunning.
Kobe Harborland
Kobe Harborland, lined with multiple large scale multi-facility complexes, is the name of the area by the coast covering approximately 18.5 Hectares. One of the commercial complexes, “Kobe Brick Warehouse, HARBOR STORES”, was originally a cargo warehouse built in the late 1890s.
This huge complex has both indoor and outdoor areas, combining entertainment, shopping, and leisure all in one place.
Kobe Anpanman Children’s Museum & Mall
This is a spot for children to meet their hero, Anpanman. The building is divided into two floors, with the museum on the second floor (admission fee applies) and a shopping mall on the first floor (free to enter).
The Anpanman products here are super cute and well made. There are quite a lot of visitors, too.
Meriken Park
Meriken Park, a park that faces the port of Kobe, was made in 1887. It is a place where one can relax whilst feeling the fresh ocean breeze surrounded by a panorama of open spacious.
This park was built to commemorate the opening of Kobe Port. It's so relaxing to feel the sea breeze and enjoy the night view.
Hotel Urashima
This enormous onsen ryokan is located in the Nanki-Katsuura onsen near the World Heritage Kumano-Nachi Taisha shrine. The complex consists of four buildings: the main building, the Nisshokan, the Sanjokan, and the Nagisakan, and accommodates 404 guest rooms; it’s one of the largest hotels in Japan.
You actually take a cute little boat to check in at the hotel! There are several buildings and lots of different hot spring baths. The colored signs on the floor help you find your way—otherwise, it's easy to get lost.