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Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
Events A Climbable Illumination Experience TOTTEI Launches Its First-Ever Christmas Market
TOTTEI Kobe hosts its first-ever Christmas Market in winter 2025, featuring climbable illuminations, live music, festive food, and a waterfront holiday atmosphere. Free admission.
Chinese Taste Authentic Rice Vermicelli! Three Signature Dishes to Try at the Newly Renovated Kenmin Dining in Kobe
Discover the flavors of Kenmin Dining, the direct-operated restaurant of Kenmin Foods, newly renovated in December 2025. Explore three must-try rice vermicelli dishes—stir-fried, white broth, and spicy soup—and enjoy authentic gluten-free rice noodle cuisine in Kobe.
Access & Transport
Access & Transport Autonomous Driving to Begin in Nada Gogo: Kobe City and Nissan Launch New Mobility Project
Kobe City and Nissan have begun autonomous driving trials in the historic Nada Gogo sake district, using the Nissan LEAF. Aiming for commercial operation by 2030, the project enhances mobility for residents and tourists.
Access & Transport How to Take the “EXPO-go” Bus: Direct Ride from Kobe to the Expo Site
Take the Shinki Bus “EXPO-go” directly from Kobe to Expo 2025. No reservations needed—just line up, pay on exit, and arrive at the West Gate in about 50 minutes.
Events
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
Events A Climbable Illumination Experience TOTTEI Launches Its First-Ever Christmas Market
TOTTEI Kobe hosts its first-ever Christmas Market in winter 2025, featuring climbable illuminations, live music, festive food, and a waterfront holiday atmosphere. Free admission.
Art & Culture Celebrating One Million Visitors! Kobe Port Tower Heats Up With a Special BLACKPINK Collaboration
Kobe Port Tower celebrates one million visitors since its renewal and launches a special collaboration with BLACKPINK, featuring rooftop visuals, exhibits, exclusive merchandise, and café items. Event runs Dec 1, 2025–Jan 18, 2026.
Gourmet
Chinese Taste Authentic Rice Vermicelli! Three Signature Dishes to Try at the Newly Renovated Kenmin Dining in Kobe
Discover the flavors of Kenmin Dining, the direct-operated restaurant of Kenmin Foods, newly renovated in December 2025. Explore three must-try rice vermicelli dishes—stir-fried, white broth, and spicy soup—and enjoy authentic gluten-free rice noodle cuisine in Kobe.
Gourmet Autumn Harvest Vegetable Buffet at Kitano Grill & Bar — A Fresh and Nostalgic Dining Experience in Kobe
Enjoy the Autumn Harvest Vegetable Buffet at Kitano Grill & Bar in Kobe’s Kitano Nosta.Experience over 50 colorful vegetables, superfoods, and nostalgic dining inside a renovated 1931 school building.
Gourmet Kitano Curry Opens at Kitano Nosta — Two Spicy Sauces for a True Kobe Curry Experience
Discover Kitano Curry at Kitano Nosta in Kobe. Enjoy two spicy sauces made from 23 spices, unique toppings like grilled cheese, and free pickles and house spices. A must-try curry spot in Kobe’s historic Kitano district.
Gourmet Expo 2025 Exclusive! Awajiya × Kenmin Foods “GF Hipparidako Bento” — A Gluten-Free Evolution of Kobe’s Famous Ekiben
At Expo 2025, discover the limited-edition GF Hipparidako Bento, created by Awajiya and Kenmin Foods. Made with gluten-free soy sauce and served in a black ceramic pot, this exclusive bento is sold only at the GF RAMEN LAB venue.
Local & Culture
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Local & Culture Farewell to Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel”: A 93-Year-Old Underground Exit Lost to Redevelopment
Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel,” a unique underground exit built in 1933, has been demolished in 2025. A 90-year history now lives on in memory.
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Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
Events A Climbable Illumination Experience TOTTEI Launches Its First-Ever Christmas Market
TOTTEI Kobe hosts its first-ever Christmas Market in winter 2025, featuring climbable illuminations, live music, festive food, and a waterfront holiday atmosphere. Free admission.
Art & Culture Celebrating One Million Visitors! Kobe Port Tower Heats Up With a Special BLACKPINK Collaboration
Kobe Port Tower celebrates one million visitors since its renewal and launches a special collaboration with BLACKPINK, featuring rooftop visuals, exhibits, exclusive merchandise, and café items. Event runs Dec 1, 2025–Jan 18, 2026.
グルメ
Chinese Taste Authentic Rice Vermicelli! Three Signature Dishes to Try at the Newly Renovated Kenmin Dining in Kobe
Discover the flavors of Kenmin Dining, the direct-operated restaurant of Kenmin Foods, newly renovated in December 2025. Explore three must-try rice vermicelli dishes—stir-fried, white broth, and spicy soup—and enjoy authentic gluten-free rice noodle cuisine in Kobe.
Gourmet Autumn Harvest Vegetable Buffet at Kitano Grill & Bar — A Fresh and Nostalgic Dining Experience in Kobe
Enjoy the Autumn Harvest Vegetable Buffet at Kitano Grill & Bar in Kobe’s Kitano Nosta.Experience over 50 colorful vegetables, superfoods, and nostalgic dining inside a renovated 1931 school building.
Gourmet Kitano Curry Opens at Kitano Nosta — Two Spicy Sauces for a True Kobe Curry Experience
Discover Kitano Curry at Kitano Nosta in Kobe. Enjoy two spicy sauces made from 23 spices, unique toppings like grilled cheese, and free pickles and house spices. A must-try curry spot in Kobe’s historic Kitano district.
Gourmet Expo 2025 Exclusive! Awajiya × Kenmin Foods “GF Hipparidako Bento” — A Gluten-Free Evolution of Kobe’s Famous Ekiben
At Expo 2025, discover the limited-edition GF Hipparidako Bento, created by Awajiya and Kenmin Foods. Made with gluten-free soy sauce and served in a black ceramic pot, this exclusive bento is sold only at the GF RAMEN LAB venue.
グルメ・名品
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
トレンド・イベント
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
乗りもの
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
地元の暮らしと文化
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Local & Culture Farewell to Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel”: A 93-Year-Old Underground Exit Lost to Redevelopment
Kobe’s “Gulliver Tunnel,” a unique underground exit built in 1933, has been demolished in 2025. A 90-year history now lives on in memory.
季節・散歩
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
神戸の歴史
Events Akina Nakamori Reborn in a Full-Dome Experience in Kobe
Experience Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori in a full-dome planetarium show. Watch her legendary NHK performances and hit songs in a 360° immersive concert in Kobe, Japan.
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Local & Culture Year of the Horse 2026: Where to Find the Horse Zodiac Statue in Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Looking for a zodiac photo spot in Kobe? Here’s where to find the Horse (Uma) zodiac statue in Nankinmachi Square—perfect for New Year photos and holiday walks.
Art & Culture Champagne-Gold Lights Illuminate Kobe’s Waterfront NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026
Experience Kobe’s waterfront in winter with NEW SEAPORT Night Light 2025–2026. Enjoy champagne-gold illuminations, an 8-meter Christmas tree, Kobe Luminarie artworks, and festive lights at the TOTTEI area. Free admission.
観光スポット
Leisure & Experience Maiko Marine Promenade: Walk 47 Meters Above the Sea Beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Experience thrilling views at Maiko Marine Promenade in Kobe. Walk on a glass floor 47 meters above the sea beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoy stunning panoramic scenery.
Historical & Cultural heritage Unveiling the 2026 “Horse (Uma)” Grand Ema at Ikuta Shrine — Perfect for New Year’s Greetings and “Happy New Year” Messages
Ikuta Shrine in central Kobe has unveiled its 2026 “Horse” zodiac ema—a large, beautifully painted wooden plaque displayed through January. A popular photo spot for New Year greetings, visitors can enjoy the shrine’s serene atmosphere just steps from bustling Sannomiya.
Historical & Cultural heritage “Hyakuryu Kisui” — A Monumental Relief of One Hundred Dragons near Shin-Kobe Station
Discover “Hyakuryu Kisui,” a magnificent marble relief of one hundred dragons along the Ikuta River near Shin-Kobe Station. Gifted by Tianjin City in 1993, the sculpture and nearby twin pavilion “Renyokutei” symbolize lasting friendship and harmony between the two cities.
Museums Three New Exhibitions at the Felissimo Chocolate Museum – Featuring Sebastian Masuda’s “KAWAII Chocolate Magic” and the “Story Vending Machine”
The Felissimo Chocolate Museum in Kobe presents three new exhibitions, including Sebastian Masuda’s “KAWAII Chocolate Magic” and the interactive “Story Vending Machine” that prints excerpts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.