Kitano Ijinkan-gai
Kitano
A hillside neighborhood of preserved Western-style merchant residences from Kobe's port-opening era, with cafes and city views.
HistoryWalkingPhotos
Official information →City and area maps
Kobe
Explore Kobe City's 9 wards, from Sannomiya and the harbor to Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko, the Nada sake breweries, and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
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Kobe map
Visitor interest:TopGoodQuieter
Map boundary note: Boundaries show official administrative wards.
Recommended places
Harborland & Meriken Park
Bay area
A lively bayfront of malls, a Ferris wheel, and the red Port Tower, especially photogenic after dark.
WaterfrontShoppingEvenings
Official information →Editorial sources
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