A huge highlight of Kobe is nearby Himeji. You can grab the express train to Himeji from Sannonmiya (or any station that has an express stop) and be there in about 10-15 minutes. Himeji castle ... more
Kobe has been a prominent harbor city throughout Japanese history. In the 12th century the Taira family moved the capital from Kyoto to Fukuhara, the western part of modern Kobe, with the hope of increasing Japan's international trade. Fukuhara remained the capital for a mere six months, but its …
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