Suma Beach

Sandy beach, Promenade, For kids

Suma Beach is not a typical tropical beach worth driving halfway across Japan for. But if you're spending a few days in Kobe or Osaka and want to get out of the city for a while, it's the easiest way to get to the sea without a long journey. In the summer, the beach functions mainly as a city swimming beach; in the off-season, it's more of a quiet place to stroll along the coast with views of the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. Read also: How…

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Harborland

Promenade, Department store, For kids

Harborland is Kobe's modern waterfront district with a promenade, restaurants, shopping malls and one of the best evening views in the city. It's the place to go, especially for a stroll, dinner, or nighttime photos of the Kobe Port Tower and harbor. Read also: 👉 Where to stay in Kobe and which neighborhoods are the most practical 👉 The best views in Kobe: Mount Rokko and other places Is Harborland worth a visit? Yes, especially if you…

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Motomachi Street

Shopping class

Motomachi Street is the main shopping and covered pedestrian street in Kobe, connecting the Sannomiya Station area of the port with Kobe Port Tower. It runs mainly through the Nankinmachi Chinatown. It's a pleasant place to stroll, alternating between smaller shops, cafes and restaurants, and one of the most natural routes to take between the main attractions in the city. Motomachi Street naturally connects to a set of other shopping streets…

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