The word Kobe is synonymous to Kobe beef, which is a highly graded beef that is considered to be quite pricey, even amongst culinary professionals. But Kobe is not all beef, but a city filled with diversity between local Japanese tradition and culture and the introduction of international flavors, making the place worth a visit. But anywhere you go in Japan is always worth a visit, even if it is just a small town. The diversity of this city is pointed directly from its harbor as it was the major center for trading back in the Nara period between 710 to 794 AD. Other than that, you will find a lot of attractions that tourists always love to visit again.
Kobe Luminaire – this is not just some simple illuminations displayed by the city, but once you get to visit the place yourself, you will be awed by its sophisticated design and the harmony they have dealt with it. They are not only meant to be pretty for the people to see, but there is real meaning behind the creation of such wonder – this place originally begun during the 90s decade right after the Great Hanshin Earthquake has destroyed half of the city. The purpose of this illumination is to provide happiness and joy to the locals who were depressed and out of life during those times. Since then it has become a tradition of the city to light up the city annually.
Meriken Park & Harborland – Located in the port area of Kobe, the Meriken Park is a place filled with modern art, particularly the giant fish statue. It is also the place where you can find the Kobe Maritime Museum and the Kobe Port Tower. Harborl and is an entertainment and shopping district right next to the port area of the city.
Kobe Earthquake Museum – was opened to in 2002 to commemorate a tragic event happened in the year 1995. The city was hit by destructive earthquake that killed thousands of people and destroyed homes and building in the place, The Kobe Museum, was one opened to the public for to educate locals and many people on what to expect during an earthquake, the museum has a wide screen theater that featuring earthquake pictures, documentary during earthquake until recovery and other educational stuff that will inform people when these tragic event happen again.
Kobe is one of the most attractive places in Japan plus considered as the most important port because of the trading industry. So if you have been to many places in Japan, and you are not familiar with this place, try this as your next holiday getaway. We all know that anywhere you go in Japan are always the best as this country keep on progressing every year.