How to spend 2 days in Kobe

📍 Itinerary Overview A perfect 2-day trip to Kobe — combining nature, city views, delicious cuisine, and peaceful moments at the foot of Mt. Rokko. 🚩 Sightseeing Route Day 1: Ikuta Shrine → Kitano Ijinkan → Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens → Ropeway down to city Day 2: Early hike to Nunobiki Waterfall → Visit Kobe Harborland → Sunset at Meriken Park 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions • Nunobiki Falls & Hiking Trail • Kobe Harborland • Meriken Park & Kobe Port Tower • Kitano Ijinkan (European-style houses) • Nunobiki Herb Garden (take ropeway or hike) 🚇 Transportation • 🚉 Kobe is accessible via JR, Hankyu, and Hanshin lines • 🚶 Most major sites walkable from Sannomiya Station • 🚡 Ropeway available to Herb Gardens 📷 Photo Spots • Nunobiki Falls (especially after rain) • Views from Herb Garden observatory • Sunset at Meriken Park • Kitano streets and architecture 🍜 Local Cuisine • 🥩 Try Kobe Beef at a teppanyaki restaurant (e.g. Mouriya) • 🥟 Chinatown (Nankinmachi) for street food • 🍰 Enjoy café culture in Kitano area 🏠 Accommodation 1. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe — directly connected to Shin-Kobe Station, perfect for hiking access and city views 💡 Tips • Start the Nunobiki hike from behind Shin-Kobe Station • Bring water and wear sneakers for trails • Book Kobe beef restaurants in advance (they get busy!) • Sunset is best enjoyed from Meriken Park or Mount Maya #travel