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  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "all",
      "label": "All discoveries"
    },
    {
      "id": "sights",
      "label": "Major sights"
    },
    {
      "id": "gardens",
      "label": "Gardens & walks"
    },
    {
      "id": "food",
      "label": "Food & markets"
    },
    {
      "id": "culture",
      "label": "Culture & museums"
    },
    {
      "id": "shopping",
      "label": "Shopping"
    },
    {
      "id": "evening",
      "label": "Evenings"
    }
  ],
  "id": "kobe",
  "name": "Kobe",
  "japaneseName": "神戸",
  "title": "Kobe, at your own pace.",
  "checked": "2026-10-22",
  "publication": "published",
  "filmId": null,
  "intro": "A harbour breeze. A hillside garden. Old streets, a good lunch and the pleasure of going a little slower. Kobe brings the mountains and the sea beautifully close together.",
  "metaDescription": "Discover Kobe with 16 photographed places, six relaxed outings, interactive maps and a free day planner. Harbour evenings, Kitano, Nunobiki gardens, Nada sake and Arima Onsen.",
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      135.199
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    "tileUrl": "https://tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png",
    "attribution": "© <a href=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright\">OpenStreetMap</a> contributors",
    "maxZoom": 18
  },
  "heroImage": "kobe-harbour",
  "heroCaption": "The harbour at twilight. Stay a little longer.",
  "links": [
    {
      "label": "Japan’s railways, from the basics",
      "url": "/railway-guides/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Useful Japanese along the way",
      "url": "/japanese/"
    },
    {
      "label": "The Luxury Five-Star Japan Journey",
      "url": "/tours/luxury-five-star/"
    },
    {
      "label": "The ANA Slow-Hop journey",
      "url": "/tours/ana-slow-hop/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Find your next city",
      "url": "/things-to-do/"
    }
  ],
  "areas": [
    {
      "id": "waterfront",
      "label": "Meriken Park & Harborland",
      "intro": "Open water, the red tower and a lovely place to linger."
    },
    {
      "id": "centre",
      "label": "Sannomiya & Motomachi",
      "intro": "A shrine, a garden and lively shopping streets."
    },
    {
      "id": "settlement",
      "label": "The former foreign settlement",
      "intro": "Elegant streets, museum stories and Chinatown next door."
    },
    {
      "id": "hillside",
      "label": "Kitano & Shin-Kobe",
      "intro": "Historic houses, a ropeway and green hills above the city."
    },
    {
      "id": "art",
      "label": "HAT Kobe & the art museum",
      "intro": "Architecture and art beside the eastern waterfront."
    },
    {
      "id": "nada",
      "label": "Nada’s sake district",
      "intro": "Brewing traditions in the eastern part of Kobe."
    },
    {
      "id": "arima",
      "label": "Arima Onsen",
      "intro": "A separate hot-spring excursion beyond the mountains."
    }
  ],
  "stations": [
    {
      "id": "sannomiya",
      "label": "Sannomiya · JR, Hankyu, Hanshin & subway",
      "query": "Sannomiya Station 神戸 三宮駅"
    },
    {
      "id": "shin-kobe",
      "label": "Shin-Kobe · Shinkansen & subway",
      "query": "Shin-Kobe Station 新神戸駅"
    },
    {
      "id": "motomachi",
      "label": "Motomachi · JR & Hanshin",
      "query": "Motomachi Station Kobe 元町駅"
    },
    {
      "id": "kobe",
      "label": "Kobe · JR, near Harborland",
      "query": "Kobe Station JR 神戸駅"
    },
    {
      "id": "iwaya",
      "label": "Iwaya · Hanshin, for the art museum",
      "query": "Iwaya Station Hanshin 岩屋駅"
    },
    {
      "id": "sumiyoshi-hanshin",
      "label": "Sumiyoshi · Hanshin, for Hakutsuru",
      "query": "Sumiyoshi Station Hanshin 住吉駅 阪神"
    },
    {
      "id": "uozaki",
      "label": "Uozaki · Hanshin & Rokko Liner",
      "query": "Uozaki Station Hanshin 魚崎駅"
    },
    {
      "id": "arima-onsen",
      "label": "Arima Onsen · Kobe Electric Railway",
      "query": "Arima Onsen Station 有馬温泉駅"
    }
  ],
  "places": [
    {
      "id": "meriken",
      "name": "Meriken Park",
      "ja": "メリケンパーク",
      "area": "waterfront",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "gardens",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "A little sea air, right in the city",
      "description": "Watch the ships, find a bench and enjoy the space around Kobe’s familiar waterfront landmarks. The preserved earthquake memorial at the park’s edge offers a quieter moment within an otherwise lively harbour walk.",
      "lat": 34.68214,
      "lng": 135.1887,
      "minutes": [
        35,
        65
      ],
      "terrain": "Broad paved paths; exposed waterfront and some level changes.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Park free; nearby attractions extra",
      "arrival": "Walk south from Motomachi or use the City Loop or Port Loop bus towards the waterfront. The pin marks the park, not a cruise boarding point.",
      "practical": "Give the earthquake memorial a respectful pause. Bring a layer for the breeze and choose a shorter paved section if you prefer.",
      "address": "Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Meriken Park メリケンパーク",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1006.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "tower",
        "harborland",
        "chinatown"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-meriken",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Much of the main promenade is broad and paved; check the route around steps and give yourself time to reach the station.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-meriken"
    },
    {
      "id": "tower",
      "name": "Kobe Port Tower",
      "ja": "神戸ポートタワー",
      "area": "waterfront",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "The red tower, and a new perspective",
      "description": "Rise above the quays for a view of the port, the city and the mountains behind it. The observation floors make a memorable pause between a waterfront stroll and dinner.",
      "lat": 34.68266393840566,
      "lng": 135.18668174743652,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Lift to observation floors; rooftop reached only by stairs.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Paid observation ticket; rooftop option extra",
      "arrival": "Approach from Meriken Park or Minato Motomachi subway station. Check the official access map for your chosen exit.",
      "practical": "Observation admission uses dated, timed tickets. Choose the observation-floor option if stairs are unsuitable; rooftop access also depends on conditions.",
      "address": "5-5 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kobe Port Tower 神戸ポートタワー",
      "source": "https://www.kobe-port-tower.com/en/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "meriken",
        "harborland"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-tower",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": true,
      "access": "The rooftop has no lift access. Ask staff about lift arrangements between observation floors and the facilities you wish to use.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-tower"
    },
    {
      "id": "harborland",
      "name": "Harborland & MOSAIC",
      "ja": "神戸ハーバーランド・モザイク",
      "area": "waterfront",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "shopping",
        "food",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "Stay for the lights across the water",
      "description": "Browse the shops, settle down for a meal and look back towards the Port Tower. Harborland is especially lovely as the daylight softens and the waterfront begins to glow.",
      "lat": 34.68032696,
      "lng": 135.183490948619,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        100
      ],
      "terrain": "Paved promenades, shopping floors and outdoor links.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Promenade free; food, shops and rides extra",
      "arrival": "Use JR Kobe Station or Harborland subway station, then follow signs towards umie and MOSAIC. It is a separate walk around the water from Meriken Park.",
      "practical": "Choose a restaurant by its menu and opening times. Allow for the walk back to your station; the Ferris wheel is an optional extra.",
      "address": "Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kobe Harborland MOSAIC 神戸ハーバーランド モザイク",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1008.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "meriken",
        "tower"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-harbour",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Shopping complexes have lifts; outdoor paths can be windy. Choose one waterfront section instead of the whole circuit.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-harborland"
    },
    {
      "id": "chinatown",
      "name": "Nankinmachi Chinatown",
      "ja": "南京町",
      "area": "settlement",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "food",
        "shopping",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "Follow your appetite into the little streets",
      "description": "Lanterns, shopfronts and the smell of something good make Kobe’s Chinatown an enjoyable stop. Browse before choosing a snack, or sit down for lunch and let the bustle carry on around you.",
      "lat": 34.688221924481034,
      "lng": 135.18810868263245,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        80
      ],
      "terrain": "Mostly level lanes; busy queues and narrow shop entrances.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Streets free; food and purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Walk south from JR or Hanshin Motomachi Station. The pin marks the central square rather than a particular restaurant.",
      "practical": "Eat where the vendor permits and keep the lanes clear. Restaurant and stall hours differ; check evening service before relying on dinner here.",
      "address": "Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Nankinmachi Square Kobe 南京町広場",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1040.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "settlement",
        "citymuseum",
        "meriken"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-chinatown",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Crowds can make the narrow lanes difficult. Come outside the busiest lunch period and choose a seated restaurant with a suitable entrance.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-chinatown"
    },
    {
      "id": "settlement",
      "name": "The former foreign settlement",
      "ja": "旧居留地",
      "area": "settlement",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "shopping",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "Look up, wander slowly, stop for coffee",
      "description": "Stone facades, tidy avenues and handsome shopfronts recall Kobe’s international trading past. Take a short architectural walk around Kyomachi and Nakamachi, then enjoy a café or a little window-shopping.",
      "lat": 34.6881,
      "lng": 135.1915,
      "minutes": [
        35,
        65
      ],
      "terrain": "Urban pavements, road crossings and shop thresholds.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Public streets free; purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Walk from Motomachi or Sannomiya towards the streets around Kobe City Museum and Daimaru. The pin is a district reference point.",
      "practical": "These are working streets and businesses, not a single museum. Building interiors have their own hours and entry rules.",
      "address": "Kyomachi and Nakamachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kobe Former Foreign Settlement 旧居留地",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/kobe-yakei/en/spots/kobe-foreign-settlement/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "citymuseum",
        "chinatown"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-settlement",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Choose a short, mostly level street circuit using pedestrian crossings; individual businesses vary.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-settlement"
    },
    {
      "id": "citymuseum",
      "name": "Kobe City Museum",
      "ja": "神戸市立博物館",
      "area": "settlement",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "sights"
      ],
      "tagline": "The port city’s story, beautifully brought together",
      "description": "An elegant former bank houses stories of Kobe and its encounters with the wider world. Make time for the history displays or choose a special exhibition that catches your interest.",
      "lat": 34.68727,
      "lng": 135.1929,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        100
      ],
      "terrain": "Indoor galleries; use the signed accessible entrance and lifts.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "History room free; collection and special exhibitions may charge",
      "arrival": "Walk from Sannomiya or Motomachi into the former settlement. Check the museum map for the entrance and lift route.",
      "practical": "Exhibition changes and weekly closures affect access. Confirm the calendar and ticket requirements before making this your rainy-day anchor.",
      "address": "24 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kobe City Museum 神戸市立博物館",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1041.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "settlement",
        "chinatown"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-citymuseum",
      "admission": "mixed",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Ask staff for the accessible route, lifts and seating. A single gallery can make a satisfying shorter visit.",
      "accessUrl": "https://kobecitymuseum.jp/",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-citymuseum"
    },
    {
      "id": "ikuta",
      "name": "Ikuta Shrine",
      "ja": "生田神社",
      "area": "centre",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "sights",
        "gardens"
      ],
      "tagline": "A quiet moment beside the shopping streets",
      "description": "Step away from Sannomiya into the shrine grounds, with vermilion architecture and a small wooded area behind. It is an easy place to pause and appreciate a living part of the city.",
      "lat": 34.6948,
      "lng": 135.1907,
      "minutes": [
        25,
        45
      ],
      "terrain": "Paved and gravel sections, thresholds and some steps.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Grounds free; offerings optional",
      "arrival": "Walk north from the Sannomiya station area. Look for the main shrine approach rather than entering through a neighbouring business.",
      "practical": "Respect worshippers, ceremonies and photography notices. Visit within the shrine’s opening hours; the woodland is not a late-night park.",
      "address": "1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Ikuta Shrine 生田神社",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1039.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "kitano",
        "settlement",
        "sorakuen"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-ikuta",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Keep to the main approach for a shorter visit; check thresholds and the route into the wooded area.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-ikuta"
    },
    {
      "id": "kitano",
      "name": "Kitano’s historic streets",
      "ja": "北野異人館街",
      "area": "hillside",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "culture",
        "shopping"
      ],
      "tagline": "Old houses on the hillside",
      "description": "The former foreign residences of Kitano bring another chapter of Kobe’s history into view. Enjoy the streets, choose one open house to explore and leave room for coffee along the way.",
      "lat": 34.7014,
      "lng": 135.1895,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        100
      ],
      "terrain": "Steep lanes, uneven paving, stairs and historic-house thresholds.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Streets free; individual house tickets extra",
      "arrival": "Use a City Loop bus or taxi to reduce the uphill approach from Sannomiya. From Shin-Kobe, the streets still involve slopes.",
      "practical": "Check individual house calendars before buying a combination ticket. Exterior views and one suitable house are enough for a lovely visit.",
      "address": "Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kitano Ijinkan Weathercock House 神戸 北野異人館街",
      "source": "https://www.the-kansai-guide.com/en/directory/item/11701/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "herbs",
        "ikuta"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-kitano",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "This is a hilly district. Ask each house about steps and accessible entry; a taxi closer to your chosen house can save energy.",
      "imageCaption": "The Weathercock House, one of Kitano’s distinctive historic residences.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-kitano"
    },
    {
      "id": "herbs",
      "name": "Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway",
      "ja": "神戸布引ハーブ園・ロープウェイ",
      "area": "hillside",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "gardens"
      ],
      "tagline": "A garden high above the harbour",
      "description": "Ride above the city to seasonal flowers, fragrant planting and wide views. Take the garden at your own pace, with a café pause and a return ropeway ride rather than a long mountain descent.",
      "lat": 34.70436,
      "lng": 135.1938,
      "minutes": [
        100,
        160
      ],
      "terrain": "Ropeway boarding and hillside garden paths; some steep sections.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Paid ropeway and garden ticket",
      "arrival": "Start at the ropeway’s bottom station near Shin-Kobe. The pin marks the lower boarding area; follow signs for the gardens’ ropeway.",
      "practical": "Check operation, last return and the areas included in your ticket. Strong winds can stop the ropeway; choose a town museum if conditions are poor.",
      "address": "1-4-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens Ropeway Bottom Station 神戸布引ハーブ園 山麓駅",
      "source": "https://www.kobeherb.com/en/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "kitano",
        "falls"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-herbs",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Ask about gondola boarding and the most manageable garden route. Going downhill through the gardens can still be demanding; return from the upper station if that suits you.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-herbs"
    },
    {
      "id": "falls",
      "name": "Nunobiki Falls",
      "ja": "布引の滝",
      "area": "hillside",
      "category": [
        "gardens",
        "sights"
      ],
      "tagline": "A woodland walk behind the station",
      "description": "Leave Shin-Kobe behind for running water and a wooded valley. The lower falls offer a shorter pause, while the climb towards Ontaki rewards walkers happy with steps and a steeper path.",
      "lat": 34.710048,
      "lng": 135.1955264,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        80
      ],
      "terrain": "Uphill paths, steps and slippery surfaces beside the stream.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Walking route free",
      "arrival": "Follow the signed walking route behind Shin-Kobe Station. The pin marks the upper Ontaki area; allow time for the approach and return.",
      "practical": "Wear shoes with grip and turn back if surfaces or weather feel unsuitable. This is a walk, not a step-free shortcut to the herb gardens.",
      "address": "Fukiai-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Nunobiki Falls Ontaki 布引の滝 雄滝",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1014.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "herbs",
        "kitano"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-falls",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "The upper falls require a climb with steps. Do not assume the lower route is suitable for a wheelchair; choose the waterfront for a gentler outing.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-falls"
    },
    {
      "id": "sorakuen",
      "name": "Sorakuen Garden",
      "ja": "相楽園",
      "area": "centre",
      "category": [
        "gardens",
        "culture"
      ],
      "tagline": "A pond garden behind a handsome gate",
      "description": "Trade the city streets for water, stone and greenery. Wander around the pond, notice the historic buildings and settle into the garden’s quieter rhythm without trying to see every corner.",
      "lat": 34.69239,
      "lng": 135.1827,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Garden slopes, gravel, stone bridges and stepping stones.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Paid garden admission",
      "arrival": "Approach from Kencho-mae subway station or walk uphill from Motomachi. Use the main entrance on the south side.",
      "practical": "Check the opening calendar, especially the weekly closing day. Historic buildings are not always open inside; the garden itself is the main pleasure.",
      "address": "5-3-1 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Sorakuen Garden 相楽園",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1038.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "chinatown",
        "ikuta"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-sorakuen",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Ask at the entrance for a route avoiding steps and stepping stones. Wet stones can be slippery, and not every pond path is step-free.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-sorakuen"
    },
    {
      "id": "art",
      "name": "Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art",
      "ja": "兵庫県立美術館",
      "area": "art",
      "category": [
        "culture"
      ],
      "tagline": "Art, architecture and a breath of sea air",
      "description": "Tadao Ando’s concrete architecture gives this waterfront museum a character of its own. Choose an exhibition, linger over a few works and enjoy the relationship between the building, the light and the sea.",
      "lat": 34.69925,
      "lng": 135.2179,
      "minutes": [
        90,
        150
      ],
      "terrain": "Large indoor museum, lifts and outdoor terraces with stairs.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Exhibition admission varies",
      "arrival": "Take Hanshin to Iwaya, then walk south towards HAT Kobe; JR Nada is another approach. A taxi can shorten the outdoor link.",
      "practical": "Check exhibition dates and closed days before travelling. Outdoor architecture walks are optional; use the museum’s accessible route instead of the monumental stairs.",
      "address": "1-1-1 Wakinohamakaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art 兵庫県立美術館",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1077.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "citymuseum"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-art",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Use lifts and the official barrier-free access map. The waterside terraces and external stairs are not the only way into the museum.",
      "accessUrl": "https://www.artm.pref.hyogo.jp/eng/access/",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-art"
    },
    {
      "id": "hakutsuru",
      "name": "Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum",
      "ja": "白鶴酒造資料館",
      "area": "nada",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "food",
        "shopping"
      ],
      "tagline": "The craft behind a familiar cup",
      "description": "A former brewhouse introduces traditional sake-making through tools, displays and the scale of the old equipment. Learn a little about the process, then browse the shop; tasting is entirely optional.",
      "lat": 34.710079715847044,
      "lng": 135.2616548538208,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        90
      ],
      "terrain": "Historic brewhouse with two display floors and interior level changes.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Museum free; purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Use Hanshin Sumiyoshi for the shorter station walk. JR Sumiyoshi is a different station farther north.",
      "practical": "Check the holiday calendar. Ask about access to upper-floor displays if stairs are difficult. Tastings are for adults aged 20 and over who are not driving.",
      "address": "4-5-5 Sumiyoshiminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum 白鶴酒造資料館",
      "source": "https://www.hakutsuru.co.jp/english/culture/museum.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "kiku"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-hakutsuru",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Confirm current arrangements for the two floors before visiting if you require step-free access. You can enjoy the story without tasting.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-hakutsuru"
    },
    {
      "id": "kiku",
      "name": "Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum",
      "ja": "菊正宗酒造記念館",
      "area": "nada",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "food",
        "shopping"
      ],
      "tagline": "Tools, traditions and the skill of the brewer",
      "description": "Discover the brewing equipment and working traditions behind Nada sake. The museum makes an interesting companion to Hakutsuru, especially if you enjoy seeing how ordinary materials become something distinctive.",
      "lat": 34.70861,
      "lng": 135.2679,
      "minutes": [
        50,
        80
      ],
      "terrain": "Museum interiors and an outdoor approach through the district.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Museum free; premium tastings and purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Walk south from Hanshin Uozaki, or use the Rokko Liner to Minami-Uozaki for a shorter approach.",
      "practical": "Tuesday closure applies from April 2026, with holiday exceptions. Barrel-making factory visits are separate and need their own booking; this outing includes the museum only.",
      "address": "1-9-1 Uozaki-Nishimachi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum 菊正宗酒造記念館",
      "source": "https://www.kikumasamune.co.jp/kinenkan/en/access.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "hakutsuru"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-kiku",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Minami-Uozaki station’s lift exit offers a short approach. Confirm any specific mobility needs with the museum before arrival.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-kiku"
    },
    {
      "id": "arima",
      "name": "Arima Onsen’s little streets",
      "ja": "有馬温泉・湯本坂",
      "area": "arima",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "shopping",
        "food",
        "culture"
      ],
      "tagline": "A different pace beyond the mountains",
      "description": "Steam, small shops and sloping lanes make Arima feel a world away from the harbour. Enjoy Yumotozaka, try a local sweet and take time over lunch before or after a bath.",
      "lat": 34.7967,
      "lng": 135.2485,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        100
      ],
      "terrain": "Sloping narrow lanes, stone surfaces and some steps.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Public streets free; food and purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Travel separately to Arima Onsen by direct bus where available, or subway and Kobe Electric Railway. Allow for changes at Tanigami and Arimaguchi on the rail route.",
      "practical": "Check the return before exploring. This is a separate excursion from central Kobe; shops tend to suit a daytime visit.",
      "address": "Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Yumotozaka Arima Onsen 有馬温泉 湯本坂",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/stories/arimaonsen",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "kin"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-arima",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Use a short route near the station and bathhouse if the steep lanes are tiring. A mountain location does not mean every street is accessible.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-arima"
    },
    {
      "id": "kin",
      "name": "Kin no Yu, Arima Onsen",
      "ja": "有馬温泉 金の湯",
      "area": "arima",
      "category": [
        "culture"
      ],
      "tagline": "A warm pause in Arima’s golden water",
      "description": "Make a public bath part of your Arima day. Kin no Yu is known for the coloured, mineral-rich water that gives this hot-spring town its golden-spring identity.",
      "lat": 34.79679,
      "lng": 135.2479,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        90
      ],
      "terrain": "Changing rooms, wet floors and bath entry steps.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Paid public bath; towels may cost extra",
      "arrival": "Walk from Arima Onsen Station into the town centre. Keep time for changing, resting and the return transport.",
      "practical": "Kin no Yu welcomes tattooed guests according to its official visitor listing. Check the current calendar and other bathing rules; wash before entering and keep towels out of the water.",
      "address": "833 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe",
      "query": "Kin no Yu Arima 金の湯",
      "source": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/attractions/detail_1089.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information",
      "pairs": [
        "arima"
      ],
      "image": "kobe-kin",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Confirm changing-room and bathing access directly if you need assistance. A café and town stroll can replace the bath comfortably.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#place-kin"
    }
  ],
  "plans": [
    {
      "id": "first-day",
      "title": "A lovely first day by the harbour",
      "eyebrow": "Chinatown, sea air and an unhurried evening",
      "image": "kobe-harbour",
      "stops": [
        "chinatown",
        "meriken",
        "tower",
        "harborland"
      ],
      "budget": 480,
      "duration": "About 8 hours",
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Start with something delicious in Chinatown, then follow the city towards the sea. Enjoy Meriken Park, an optional tower visit and dinner with the lights across the water.",
      "note": "Allow for opening hours, connections, a meal and breaks. These are planning allowances, not a timetable.",
      "pace": "Mostly paved city and waterfront walks; around-the-bay distance adds up",
      "startStation": "motomachi",
      "returnStation": "kobe",
      "arrival": "Arrive at Motomachi and walk south to Nankinmachi. Use a waterfront bus or taxi if you would rather shorten the walk.",
      "meal": "Take a seated lunch in Chinatown and choose an early dinner at Harborland if staying for the evening.",
      "shorten": "Choose Chinatown and one waterfront area. Skip the tower or finish at Meriken Park and return by bus.",
      "weather": "Spend more time in a café, the tower or Harborland shops in rain; skip the exposed promenade in strong wind.",
      "bestFor": "Chinatown, sea air and an unhurried evening",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "chinatown",
          "note": "Browse the lanes and choose lunch."
        },
        {
          "place": "meriken",
          "note": "Leave time to sit and enjoy the harbour."
        },
        {
          "place": "tower",
          "note": "Use a timed ticket if you decide to go up."
        },
        {
          "place": "harborland",
          "note": "Choose a meal, then walk back to JR Kobe Station."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#outing-first-day"
    },
    {
      "id": "hillside",
      "title": "Gardens above the city",
      "eyebrow": "Ropeway views and Kitano’s old houses",
      "image": "kobe-herbs",
      "stops": [
        "herbs",
        "kitano"
      ],
      "budget": 480,
      "duration": "About 8 hours",
      "mode": "transit",
      "description": "Begin with the garden while the weather is kind, then return by ropeway for a leisurely visit to Kitano. Two main stops leave enough room for the hills, the queues and a proper lunch.",
      "note": "Allow for opening hours, connections, a meal and breaks. These are planning allowances, not a timetable.",
      "pace": "Hillside paths and sloping streets; taxis can reduce the approaches",
      "startStation": "shin-kobe",
      "returnStation": "sannomiya",
      "arrival": "Start near Shin-Kobe at the herb-garden ropeway. Return to the bottom station before continuing to Kitano on foot or by taxi.",
      "meal": "Plan a café or lunch break at the gardens, or choose a Kitano café after coming down.",
      "shorten": "Make the gardens your whole outing, or choose one Kitano house and a café without the ropeway.",
      "weather": "Use a museum or central-city outing if the ropeway stops or visibility is poor. Wet Kitano slopes need care.",
      "bestFor": "Ropeway views and Kitano’s old houses",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "herbs",
          "note": "Check operation and your return time before boarding."
        },
        {
          "place": "kitano",
          "note": "Choose one open house rather than every ticketed residence."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#outing-hillside"
    },
    {
      "id": "city-stories",
      "title": "Kobe’s stories, with a little shopping",
      "eyebrow": "A shrine, museum and handsome old streets",
      "image": "kobe-settlement",
      "stops": [
        "ikuta",
        "citymuseum",
        "settlement"
      ],
      "budget": 300,
      "duration": "About 5 hours",
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Pause at Ikuta Shrine, discover Kobe’s history indoors and finish with the former settlement’s architecture and cafés. A manageable central-city outing with plenty to notice.",
      "note": "Allow for opening hours, connections, a meal and breaks. These are planning allowances, not a timetable.",
      "pace": "Central streets and crossings; a taxi can replace the longer station-to-museum leg",
      "startStation": "sannomiya",
      "returnStation": "motomachi",
      "arrival": "Start at Sannomiya and walk to Ikuta Shrine. Continue south through the centre towards Kobe City Museum.",
      "meal": "Choose a café or seated lunch around the former settlement, with Chinatown nearby as another option.",
      "shorten": "Keep the museum and a short settlement walk; leave the shrine for another visit.",
      "weather": "Prioritise the open museum and an indoor lunch in rain. The connecting streets and shrine remain outdoors.",
      "bestFor": "A shrine, museum and handsome old streets",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "ikuta",
          "note": "A short grounds visit begins the day gently."
        },
        {
          "place": "citymuseum",
          "note": "Choose the history room or the exhibition that interests you."
        },
        {
          "place": "settlement",
          "note": "Enjoy one or two streets rather than a long shopping circuit."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#outing-city-stories"
    },
    {
      "id": "art-garden",
      "title": "Art and a quiet garden",
      "eyebrow": "A gallery morning and a slower afternoon",
      "image": "kobe-art",
      "stops": [
        "art",
        "sorakuen"
      ],
      "budget": 480,
      "duration": "About 8 hours",
      "mode": "transit",
      "description": "Give a good exhibition the morning it deserves, then cross the city for Sorakuen’s pond and greenery. This outing uses transport between two different districts.",
      "note": "Allow for opening hours, connections, a meal and breaks. These are planning allowances, not a timetable.",
      "pace": "Museum lifts available; garden paths have slopes and stone sections",
      "startStation": "iwaya",
      "returnStation": "motomachi",
      "arrival": "Begin at Hanshin Iwaya for the art museum. Afterwards take a taxi to Sorakuen, or travel via Sannomiya and the subway to Kencho-mae.",
      "meal": "Have lunch near the museum or return to the centre for a wider choice before the garden.",
      "shorten": "Choose the art museum and lunch only, or make Sorakuen a shorter outing from Motomachi.",
      "weather": "If the garden weather is poor, linger at the museum and choose a café instead. Check both calendars before setting out.",
      "bestFor": "A gallery morning and a slower afternoon",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "art",
          "note": "Choose one exhibition and enjoy the architecture using the lift routes."
        },
        {
          "place": "sorakuen",
          "note": "Ask about the easiest pond-side route and finish before the garden closes."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#outing-art-garden"
    },
    {
      "id": "nada-craft",
      "title": "A little of Nada’s brewing story",
      "eyebrow": "Traditional tools and an optional tasting",
      "image": "kobe-hakutsuru",
      "stops": [
        "hakutsuru",
        "kiku"
      ],
      "budget": 300,
      "duration": "About 5 hours",
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Make a separate trip east for two complementary sake museums. Look closely at the tools, learn how brewing works and leave time for a relaxed lunch.",
      "note": "Allow for opening hours, connections, a meal and breaks. These are planning allowances, not a timetable.",
      "pace": "Neighbourhood pavements between museums; historic interiors vary",
      "startStation": "sumiyoshi-hanshin",
      "returnStation": "uozaki",
      "arrival": "Take a local Hanshin service stopping at Sumiyoshi. Walk to Hakutsuru, then continue east to Kiku-Masamune; return from Uozaki or Minami-Uozaki.",
      "meal": "Plan lunch near a station rather than assuming both museums have restaurants. Bring water and make tastings optional.",
      "shorten": "Visit one museum only and return from its nearest station.",
      "weather": "Both museums offer indoor time, but the station approaches and connecting walk are exposed. Use a taxi for the link in heavy rain.",
      "bestFor": "Traditional tools and an optional tasting",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "hakutsuru",
          "note": "Check the calendar and enjoy the brewing displays."
        },
        {
          "place": "kiku",
          "note": "Confirm Tuesday and holiday closures; factory tours need a separate reservation."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#outing-nada-craft"
    },
    {
      "id": "arima-pause",
      "title": "A warm afternoon in Arima",
      "eyebrow": "Hot-spring lanes and a proper pause",
      "image": "kobe-arima",
      "stops": [
        "arima",
        "kin"
      ],
      "budget": 480,
      "duration": "About 8 hours",
      "mode": "transit",
      "description": "Leave central Kobe for a slower day in Arima. Browse the little streets, enjoy lunch and choose a public bath without trying to combine the harbour and mountain attractions as well.",
      "note": "Allow for opening hours, connections, a meal and breaks. These are planning allowances, not a timetable.",
      "pace": "Separate outward and return journeys; sloping lanes and bath steps",
      "startStation": "sannomiya",
      "returnStation": "sannomiya",
      "arrival": "Choose a direct Sannomiya–Arima bus where available, or subway/rail via Tanigami and Arimaguchi. Check reservations, stops and the return before leaving.",
      "meal": "Choose a seated lunch in the town and a tea break after bathing.",
      "shorten": "Use a direct bus, one short lane walk and lunch; skip the bath if it does not suit your needs.",
      "weather": "Wet lanes can be slippery. A bath and seated meal still work if transport is operating, but avoid unnecessary hillside walking.",
      "bestFor": "Hot-spring lanes and a proper pause",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "arima",
          "note": "Start with a short browse, then stop for lunch."
        },
        {
          "place": "kin",
          "note": "Check opening and bathing rules; leave time to rest before returning."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/kobe/#outing-arima-pause"
    }
  ],
  "evening": {
    "image": "kobe-harbour",
    "eyebrow": "A LITTLE LONGER IN KOBE",
    "title": "Let the harbour light up.",
    "description": "A table by the water, a slow promenade and the red tower against the evening sky. Kobe rewards an unhurried finish. Choose dinner before the kitchens close, then leave enough time to find your train home.",
    "category": "evening"
  },
  "planningRules": [
    {
      "place": "arima",
      "otherAreas": [
        "waterfront",
        "centre",
        "settlement",
        "hillside",
        "art",
        "nada"
      ],
      "message": "Arima is beyond the mountains and needs its own outward and return journey. Treat it as a separate outing, or remove city stops and leave generous transfer time."
    },
    {
      "place": "kin",
      "otherAreas": [
        "waterfront",
        "centre",
        "settlement",
        "hillside",
        "art",
        "nada"
      ],
      "message": "Arima is beyond the mountains and needs its own outward and return journey. Treat it as a separate outing, or remove city stops and leave generous transfer time."
    },
    {
      "place": "hakutsuru",
      "otherAreas": [
        "waterfront",
        "centre",
        "settlement",
        "hillside",
        "arima"
      ],
      "message": "Nada’s brewery museums are east of central Kobe. Use the Hanshin railway or another planned connection; this is not part of the compact harbour walk."
    },
    {
      "place": "kiku",
      "otherAreas": [
        "waterfront",
        "centre",
        "settlement",
        "hillside",
        "arima"
      ],
      "message": "Nada’s brewery museums are east of central Kobe. Use the Hanshin railway or another planned connection; this is not part of the compact harbour walk."
    },
    {
      "place": "herbs",
      "otherAreas": [
        "waterfront",
        "art",
        "nada"
      ],
      "message": "The herb gardens need ropeway time, hillside walking and a return before the last service. Combining them with distant districts needs a full day and fewer stops."
    },
    {
      "place": "falls",
      "otherAreas": [
        "waterfront",
        "art",
        "nada",
        "arima"
      ],
      "message": "Nunobiki Falls adds a stepped woodland climb and a return to Shin-Kobe. Leave time and energy for it; the map’s straight-line distance understates the walk."
    }
  ],
  "orderingRules": [],
  "essentials": [
    {
      "title": "Choose the station for your outing",
      "body": "Sannomiya is the central hub. Shin-Kobe serves the Shinkansen above the centre, while JR Kobe Station is convenient for Harborland. They are different stations; choose the one that matches your first stop.",
      "url": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/access/index.html",
      "label": "Getting to Kobe"
    },
    {
      "title": "One or two districts make a lovely day",
      "body": "The harbour and central streets combine well. Kitano and Nunobiki involve hills; Nada and Arima require separate transport. Leave the longer excursions for another day instead of trying to collect every sight.",
      "url": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/areaguide/index.html",
      "label": "Understand Kobe’s areas"
    },
    {
      "title": "Check the garden and ropeway together",
      "body": "Wind can stop the Nunobiki ropeway, and closing times vary by season. Check the service notice and last downward journey before heading uphill. There is no need to walk down the mountain.",
      "url": "https://www.kobeherb.com/en/",
      "label": "Ropeway operation & garden information"
    },
    {
      "title": "Give Arima its own breathing space",
      "body": "Choose your bus or rail connection before leaving central Kobe. The town has sloping lanes, and bathing needs changing and rest time. Check the bath rules and return services in advance.",
      "url": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/stories/arimaonsen",
      "label": "Plan an Arima visit"
    },
    {
      "title": "Enjoy Nada at your own pace",
      "body": "A museum visit works without alcohol. Tasting is optional, for adults aged 20 and over who are not driving. Check the two museums separately: their closing calendars are different.",
      "url": "https://www.kikumasamune.co.jp/kinenkan/en/access.html",
      "label": "Museum access & closing days"
    },
    {
      "title": "A memorable meal can be simple",
      "body": "Kobe has bakeries, cafés, Chinese food and many everyday restaurants as well as famous beef. Read the menu and price first; book a particular restaurant directly if the meal is central to your day.",
      "url": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/stories/firsttime",
      "label": "Kobe’s food and neighbourhoods"
    }
  ],
  "officialLinks": [
    {
      "label": "Visit Kobe official tourism",
      "url": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens",
      "url": "https://www.kobeherb.com/en/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Kobe Port Tower",
      "url": "https://www.kobe-port-tower.com/en/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Arima visitor information",
      "url": "https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/stories/arimaonsen"
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Is Kobe a good day trip from Osaka or Kyoto?",
      "answer": "Yes. Direct regional trains make central Kobe an easy day out from both. Choose the harbour and central streets for a first visit, or make Kitano and the gardens your main outing. Arima and Nada deserve their own time."
    },
    {
      "question": "Should I arrive at Kobe or Shin-Kobe Station?",
      "answer": "For the Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe and use the subway, bus or taxi as needed. For central shopping and Ikuta Shrine, Sannomiya is convenient. Motomachi suits Chinatown, and JR Kobe Station suits Harborland."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I walk everywhere?",
      "answer": "Several central areas connect on foot, but distances add up. Kitano is hilly and Nunobiki Falls has steps. Nada is east of the centre, and Arima lies beyond the mountains. Use transport and shorten the outings to suit your energy."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I combine Arima with the harbour in one afternoon?",
      "answer": "That would be rushed. Arima needs an outward and return journey, and its lanes and baths are best enjoyed slowly. Give it a separate half or full day, then choose a simple dinner back in Kobe if you still feel like it."
    },
    {
      "question": "What works well when it rains?",
      "answer": "Kobe City Museum and Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art offer indoor time when open. The sake museums are another option. Check calendars and allow for outdoor station approaches; the ropeway and exposed waterfront are less rewarding in poor conditions."
    },
    {
      "question": "Do I need to drink sake to enjoy Nada?",
      "answer": "No. The historic equipment and brewing story are worthwhile on their own. Tastings are optional, restricted to adults aged 20 and over and unsuitable if you are driving."
    },
    {
      "question": "Do I need to book through Fumi?",
      "answer": "No. The guide and day planner are free, and FumiTours receives no booking commissions. Arrange visits, meals and transport directly using the official links."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I keep my day on my phone?",
      "answer": "Yes. Save places, add stops to My day, change their order and share a link or save a day sheet. Saved choices stay in this browser. Open the Fumi app separately and tell her which places interest you."
    }
  ],
  "companionBenefits": [
    [
      "kobe-chinatown",
      "A richer food experience",
      "Find something lovely for lunch.",
      "Ask about a dish in Chinatown, a bakery speciality or the choices on a Kobe beef menu. Fumi can help you understand the options and talk with the staff; confirm allergies directly before ordering."
    ],
    [
      "kobe-settlement",
      "Shopping with confidence",
      "A little discovery to take home.",
      "A small shop, a handsome object or something delicious to share. Fumi can help you ask about the story, the materials and the price."
    ],
    [
      "kobe-arima",
      "A real conversation",
      "Feel more at home along the way.",
      "Ask about a local sweet, explain where you would like to go or check a bathhouse rule. Fumi can help turn the practical question into an easier conversation."
    ]
  ],
  "photographs": [
    {
      "id": "kobe-meriken",
      "author": "mszczk",
      "source": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meriken_Park_with_Maritime_Museum_Tower%2C_September_2024.jpg",
      "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
      "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0",
      "width": 1200,
      "height": 796,
      "alt": "Meriken Park with Kobe Port Tower and the Maritime Museum against the city skyline"
    },
    {
      "id": "kobe-tower",
      "author": "Tokumeigakarinoaoshima",
      "source": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kobe_port_tower_on_9th_November_2024.jpg",
      "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
      "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0",
      "width": 960,
      "height": 1280,
      "alt": "The red lattice of Kobe Port Tower, photographed after its 2024 reopening"
    },
    {
      "id": "kobe-harbour",
      "author": "Wei-Te Wong",
      "source": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Harborland1.jpg",
      "license": "CC BY-SA 2.0",
      "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0",
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