Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #6 in Kobe, Japan

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 55 m
Descend 36 m

Experience Kobe in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in KobeIndividual Sights in Kobe

Sight 1: Kobe Oji Zoo

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Kōbe Ōji Zoo , or simply Kobe Zoo or Ōji Zoo (王子動物園), is a municipal zoo in Kobe, Japan.

Wikipedia: Kobe Oji Zoo (EN), Website

270 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art

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The Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art is an art museum that houses the works of Tadanori Yokoo located in Harada-dori, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 横尾忠則現代美術館 (JA)

102 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Haradanomori Gallery

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Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Harada no Mori Gallery is an art museum located in Harada-dori, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 兵庫県立美術館 原田の森ギャラリー (JA)

69 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: D51 211

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D51 211 Alt_winmaerik / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Class D51 (D51形) is a type of 2-8-2 steam locomotive built by the Japanese Government Railways (JGR), the Japanese National Railways (JNR), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Rolling Stock Company, Kisha Seizo, Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Mitsubishi, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries from 1936 to 1945 and 1950 to 1951. 174 units are in preservation in Japan, including five operational examples. A further 13 are preserved in Russia and Taiwan, bringing the total number of preserved units to 187.

Wikipedia: JNR Class D51 (EN)

197 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: 妙本寺

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Myōhonji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Shōshū Buddhism located in Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Hirodai.

Wikipedia: 妙本寺 (神戸市) (JA)

862 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 6: 聖徳院

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Shōtoku-in is a temple located in Chūō-ku, Kobe City. It is a preparatory sect of the Kōyasan Shingon sect. Main deity: Kōbō Daishi. Side deity: Fudō Myōō. Side deity: Aizen Myōō (opened in spring of 2001).

Wikipedia: 聖徳院 (JA)

715 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 7: 神戸市文書館

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The Kobe City Archives is the archive of the city of Kobe in Japan. The building containing the archive is currently located in the Chuo district of Kobe, near Shin-Kobe Station. The building is in Art Deco style, and was recognised as a "significant building" in 2000.

Wikipedia: Kobe City Archives (EN)

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