Kobe
Japan · Hy?goJP
City in Kansai region, Japan
Kobe, officially Kobe City , is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population of around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km (22 mi) west of Osaka and 70 km (43 mi) southwest of Kyoto.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,544,200
- Coordinates
- 34.691, 135.183
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kobe
Kobe — a major metropolis in Hy?go, Japan — is worth a place on your map. Around 1,544,200 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, sports and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kobe
Culture in Kobe
(14)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals. The category holds 14 entries in our dataset. The list follows Kobe's own activity tags.
Sports in Kobe
(10)The sports shortlist for Kobe: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. Everything listed here comes from what Kobe is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Wellness in Kobe
(7)Kobe's wellness entries include Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from Kobe's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Kobe
(6)The nature shortlist for Kobe: Beaches, Geological Formations, Mountains, National Parks and Scenic Roads. Everything listed here comes from what Kobe is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Kobe
(5)Adventure in Kobe covers Adventure, Boat Rides, Climbing, Parachute and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kobe.
Nightlife in Kobe
(4)Our data lists Casinos, Events, Music and Pubs as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kobe.
Family in Kobe
(3)Family in Kobe covers Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kobe's own activity tags.
Shopping in Kobe
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kobe's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kobe
(2)Under water sports, Kobe is tagged with Swimming and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kobe.
Best time to visit Kobe
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Kobe stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Kobe is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kobe that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kobe known for?
- Kobe, in Hy?go, Japan, is best known for culture, sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,544,200 residents.
- What can you do in Kobe?
- Recorded activities in Kobe include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kobe?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Kobe stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kobe located?
- Kobe is located in Hy?go, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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