10 days in Kobe Itinerary

Walkable, small, and aesthetically charming, Kobe has served as Japan's first and premier international trading outpost since opening to trade with China in the mid-19th century.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kobe: Himeji (Koko-en, Himeji Castle, &more), Naruto (Naruto Strait, Otsuka Museum of Art, &more) and Awaji (Awaji Highway Oasis & Izanagi Shrine). There's lots more to do: stop by Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown), take a stroll through Kobe Harborland, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Rokko, and take in panoramic vistas at Kobe Port Tower.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Kobe trip planner.

If you are flying in from Malaysia, the closest major aiports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Takamatsu Airport. In January in Kobe, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel back home.