Meoweler
Japan

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MeowScore 😻93/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

april

Cherry blossom season, beautiful views

❄️
january

Celebrating New Year and Winter month in Kobe, Japan

🐲
february

Kobe Chinatown, famous for Chinese New Year celebrations

🌸
march

Cherry Blossom season begins in Kobe; beautiful scenic views

💧
april

Nunobiki Waterfall amidst vibrant spring colors

🎉
may

Kobe Festival Parade, colorful costumes and displays

💃
june

Binbi-ya Festival, Japanese dance performances and music

🎆
july

Minato Kobe Fireworks display by the sea

🌃
august

Soranodai Lookout, stunning nightscapes during summer

♨️
september

Arima Onsen, rejuvenate in natural hot springs

🍁
october

Autumn foliage in Kobe, vibrant reds and yellows

🛳
november

Meriken Park, beautiful harbor views

💡
december

Luminarie Light Festival, mesmerizing illuminations

🤑

Expensive city

Bigmac $?

🤑

Kobe is a major port city with high-end shopping districts and expensive restaurants. However, there are also budget-friendly options available.

Check out the Kobe Harborland shopping complex for luxury brands, or explore the Nankinmachi district for affordable street food.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Food and culture exploration

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Food and culture exploration

Kobe is a small city, but worth visiting for its historic sites, food, and beautiful scenery.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is preferred, splitting bills is not common, no tip expected.

internet situation

great Speed

Mostly high-speed fiber optic connections.

excellent Availability

Reliable access available in most areas.

great Cellular

Good coverage, but some areas may have poor signal strength.

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking friendly

Well-developed bike infrastructure

walkable

Good sidewalks & parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Moderate

Kobe's bustling streets are a feline's paradise, purr-fect for cats who fancy stretching their paws and marking their territory.

Scamper through the pawsome night markets, nibble on the freshest tuna sashimi, and relish the city's meow-velous scents as you prance through the district!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Kitano-cho
🎡
Kobe Harborland
🥩
Kobe Beef Museum
🌸
Nunobiki Herb Garden
🗼
Kobe Port Tower

The mainstream

🏛️
Kitano-cho

A historic district with Western-style houses, museums, and galleries, reflecting Kobe's international heritage. A classy cat can't miss this!

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🎡
Kobe Harborland

A bustling waterfront district with shopping, dining, entertainment, and Ferris wheel rides. Pawsome for a night out!

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🥩
Kobe Beef Museum

A museum dedicated to the world-renowned Kobe beef, with exhibits, tastings, and a restaurant. You won't be feline hungry after this!

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🌸
Nunobiki Herb Garden

A scenic garden filled with fragrant herbs and colorful flowers, accessible by a scenic ropeway ride. Purrfect for relaxing!

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🗼
Kobe Port Tower

A towering landmark overlooking the city and sea, with observation decks offering panoramic views. Meowgnificent!

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Off the beaten path

🦓
Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Sannomiya Center Gai
⛩️
Yuzuruha Shrine
🌸
Nunobiki Herb Garden
🏯
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Off the beaten path

🦓
Kobe Animal Kingdom

A lesser known attraction in Kobe, this indoor zoo is a cat's paradise! From reptiles to tropical birds, it offers a variety of animals to observe and play with. 🐾🦜

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🏬
Sannomiya Center Gai

This shopping street is a hidden gem for cats who love to shop! With unique local stores and cafes, it's a great place to take a stroll and scratch some claws. 🛍️🐾

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⛩️
Yuzuruha Shrine

Located in a residential area, this small shrine is easily missed by tourists. Yet, it's a very peaceful spot where cats can purr and relax. 🐈🐾

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🌸
Nunobiki Herb Garden

This garden boasts over 200 varieties of herbs and flowers, and offers stunning views of Kobe. A great place for cats who love nature and scratching their paws! 🌿🐾

Google Maps
🏯
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

This shrine is dedicated to the deity of learning and attracts mainly local cats. The quiet and calm atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for napping 🐱📚

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biking friendly

Well-developed bike infrastructure

walkable

Good sidewalks & parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Moderate

Mindful meoweler tips

Kobe Beef

Kobe is famous for its high-quality beef. Cat travelers should try it at a local restaurant!

Mount Rokko

Cats can take a cable car up to Mount Rokko for breathtaking views of Kobe. Don't forget to bring a camera!

Onsen experience

Kobe has many hot springs where cats can relax and enjoy the traditional Japanese onsen experience.

Useful external sites

feel-kobe.jp/en

Kobe City Official Travel Guide↗

Official travel guide for Kobe city with information on top tourist attractions, accommodations, restaurants, events, and transportation.

www.kobe-niku.jp/english

Kobe Beef Marketing & Distribution Promotion Association↗

Information on Kobe beef including the history, production, and certification process of Kobe beef as well as a list of certified restaurants and stores selling Kobe beef.

www.kobe-mm.jp/english

Kobe Maritime Museum↗

An official website of the museum dedicated to showcasing the city's maritime history and culture with exhibits on shipbuilding, navigation, and marine engineering.

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