Kobe harbor at dusk with Port Tower and the city skyline reflected in the bay
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Build a 3-day Kobe trip around the harborfront at Meriken Park, a morning hike behind Shin-Kobe Station to the Nunobiki herb gardens, and a half-day excursion over Mt. Rokko to Arima Onsen. This itinerary clusters Day 1 around Ikuta Shrine and the waterfront, Day 2 around forest trails, ropeway views, and the old Kitano merchant houses, and Day 3 around the Rokko summit and a soak in one of Japan's oldest hot spring towns. Spring brings cherry blossoms to Nunobiki and Mt. Rokko, while autumn lights up the same trails with maple foliage.

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Drag places onto the canvas to plan visually, then see everything you added mapped out in one place.

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You get a cleaner version of the itinerary on your phone that is easy to use and easy to share.

Real-time collaboration

Everyone sees updates instantly and can make changes together without losing track of the latest version.

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Adjust to your pace

Swap stops, reorder days, and reshape the plan without rebuilding the trip from scratch.

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Must-Visit Attractions

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Ikuta Shrine torii gate surrounded by sacred camphor trees in central Kobe
Must visit

Ikuta Shrine

A Shinto shrine over 1,800 years old, set in a quiet forest clearing in the middle of the city. Arrive early to walk among the sacred camphor trees before midday visitors fill the grounds.

Meriken Park waterfront with Kobe Port Tower and harbor views at sunset
Must visit

Meriken Park

Kobe's waterfront promenade along the harbor, with the Port Tower, Maritime Museum, and open views across the bay. Walk the full loop for the best angles of the skyline and waterfront architecture.

Nunobiki Herb Garden with flower beds and panoramic views over Kobe city
Must visit

Nunobiki Herb Garden

Hillside gardens reached by ropeway above the Nunobiki gorge, with seasonal flower beds, greenhouses, and panoramic city views. Book a round-trip ticket to save money and skip the steep downhill walk.

Kitano Ijinkan-gai historic Western-style houses along cobblestone streets in Kobe
Must visit

Kitano Ijinkan-gai

A hillside district of 19th-century Western-style merchants' houses open for tours along cobblestone lanes. Check opening hours before you go, since most heritage houses close by 5 PM.

Mt. Rokko observation deck with panoramic views over Kobe city and Osaka Bay
Must visit

Mt. Rokko

Kobe's backdrop mountain with hiking trails, observation decks, and the Rokko Garden Terrace, all reachable by cable car. Layer up for the summit, where temperatures drop noticeably even in warmer months.

Arima Onsen hot spring town with traditional streets nestled in the hills behind Kobe
Must visit

Arima Onsen

One of Japan's oldest hot spring towns tucked behind Mt. Rokko, known for its gold and silver mineral springs. Reserve a day-pass at a ryokan bathhouse in advance to secure entry on busy weekends.

Budgeting At A Glance

Plan the trip cost with less guesswork.

Typical daily costs in JPY.

Budget

Accommodation: ¥3,000 - ¥6,000 (hostels or budget guesthouses)

Food: ¥1,500 - ¥2,500 (convenience stores, ramen shops, local bakeries)

Transportation: ¥800 - ¥1,500 (subway, local buses, Kobe City Loop bus)

Activities: ¥0 - ¥1,500 (free shrines, waterfront walks, park visits)

Mid-range

Accommodation: ¥10,000 - ¥22,000 (business hotels or mid-range ryokan)

Food: ¥3,500 - ¥6,000 (local restaurants, Kobe beef lunch sets, izakaya dinners)

Transportation: ¥1,500 - ¥3,000 (Hanshin or JR lines, Rokko Cable Car)

Activities: ¥2,000 - ¥5,000 (ropeway, onsen day visit, museum entry)

Luxury

Accommodation: ¥30,000 - ¥70,000 (upscale ryokan with private onsen or harbor-view hotels)

Food: ¥10,000 - ¥18,000 (premium Kobe beef, kaiseki, fine dining in Kitano)

Transportation: ¥5,000 - ¥10,000 (private car or taxi for mountain day trips)

Activities: ¥8,000 - ¥15,000 (private guided tours, premium onsen experiences)

Money-saving tips

  • Take the Kobe City Loop bus from Sannomiya Station to reach the main waterfront and Kitano stops without navigating individual bus routes.
  • Book a ryokan stay that includes breakfast and dinner to cover two meals in one package, especially near Arima Onsen.
  • Walk from Shin-Kobe Station to the Nunobiki trailhead instead of taking a taxi. The path is well marked and takes about 15 minutes.

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