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Kobe is a fashinable city where you can see the old and the new are well blended.

Kobe boasts its rich natural environment of the Rokko Mountains. Stroll the streets in this sophisticated port town, you'll soon love its exotic atmosphere.

Many sightseeing spots such as Hideyoshi's favorite Arima Hot Spring and Japanese Sake breweries in Nada.

078-262-2838 http://www.wakkoqu.com/

Wakkoku: Kobe-beef stake. Phone: 078-262-2838

Kitano Meister Garden: Phone 078-200-3607 http://www.kitanokoubou.ne.jp/

You can enjoy variety of Kobe local confectionery.

Arima Hot Spring Area:

Kutstuwa: Bamboo craft shop. Arima-basket. Phone: 078-904-2453 http://arimakago.jp/

Nishida Arima writing brush shop: Phone: 078-904-0761

Takenaka Beef Shop: Kobe-beef. Phone 078-904-0298

Kitano Ijin-kan http://www.ijinkan.net/
Arima Hot Spring:

Turning leaves and Grand Tea Ceremony. Early November to Mid November 078-904-0297 http://www.arima-onsen.com/
Cheryy Blossom Festival: Early April

Nada Area:

Fresh Japanese Sake: September to December