East and Southeast Asia | Japan | Kobe
West of Osaka and situated on the banks of Osaka Bay, Kobe, Japan is a beautiful port city renowned for its historic shrines, botanical gardens, hot springs, and marbled Kobe beef. Highlights of this Japanese retreat include Ikuta Shrine, thought to be one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Botanical Gardens, Mount Rokkō, and Arima Onsen, a popular hot springs resort surrounded by Japanese maple trees.
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Kobe Harborland
This previous freight yard is now a spectacular shopping and entertainment district.
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
Suspension bridge connecting Kobe to Iwaya, and spanning the Akashi Strait. Be sure to take a tour and visit the observation deck for magnificent views.
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Shopping, historic temples, lush green spaces and exceptional dining are all part of Tokyo, the capital of Japan. This spectacular, highly populated metropolis holds unlimited options for tourists.
