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Summer Loving at Suma Beach. Updated for 2023
For most of the year Suma Beach, Kobe is an almost deserted, peaceful and generally clean waterfront area. You can see a few joggers, fishermen and occasional beach volleyball tournament, but don’t expect to see crowds of people or anyone swimming during the off season. However, this all changes for a short 6 week period…
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A day trip to the popular Instagram spots on Awaji Island
Awaji Island is full of beautiful nature where people of all ages can enjoy the seasons, relax and stroll through the perfectly kept parks and gardens. Along with many traditional sites, there are also some contemporary seaside cafes popping up, trying to draw more young people to the island. Project Kobe set off to explore…
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Ms. Roboto’s Favourite Spots in Kobe
HyogoJapan.com got in contact with Ms. Roboto, a travel blogger from Hyogo Prefecture, and asked her to share her favorite spots in Kobe. This is her story and recommendations. Make sure you check out her blog and Instagram at the bottom of this article! Ms. Roboto’s Story Hi everyone! I’m Ms. Roboto, a travel &…
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Six Days in Kobe – A Return 10 Years in the Making
The Shinkansen glides effortlessly to a stop as I wait in the luggage bay for a short, frail-looking lady to stop blocking the landing. I edge closer, attempting to provoke some movement toward the door, but she appears catatonically in no hurry. As the door opens, the lady springs to life and briskly exits. Tired…
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Top 5 Cherry Blossom Spots in Kobe & Neighbouring Towns
As the winter chill begins to fade and the days grow longer, anticipation builds across Japan for the annual arrival of spring’s most dazzling display: the cherry blossoms. From bustling cities to quiet country towns, the entire nation seems to come alive with the vibrant hues of delicate pink and white blossoms that adorn the…
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Catching a train in Kobe; Sannomiya area.
The central Kobe station of Sannomiya might be fairly small compared to the stations in and around Tokyo or Osaka, but it is still connects 7 lines and can be quite overwhelming trying to figure out what station platform and train to jump on. When in the center of Kobe, Sannomiya / Motomachi area, if…
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Top 10 traditions of celebrating New Years in Japan (Kobe Edition)
In no particular order, here are our Top 10 ways to celebrate New Years in Japan (Kobe Edition). Many of these traditions are nationwide while some are specific to Kobe. 1. Visiting Ikuta Shrine for hatsumoude First thing to do for New Years in Japan is to visit a shrine. Every year the streets around…