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Kobe · Kansai
Kansai · 関西
Kobe
A compact port city pressed between Mount Rokko and Osaka Bay, known for the marbled Wagyu beef that carries its name, the cluster of sake breweries in Nada, and the Nankinmachi Chinatown.
- Best seasons
- Spring · Autumn
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Food & Dining · Culture & History · Nature · Nightlife
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Kobe Beef tasting
- Nada sake district
- Nankinmachi Chinatown
- Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Meriken Park
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanLow
FebLow
MarModerate
AprModerate
MayModerate
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecLow
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Sannomiya/Motomachi
Central district with shopping, Chinatown, nightlife, and restaurants
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Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Reserve Kobe beef restaurants at least a week ahead, especially on weekends.