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ABOUT KOBE














ABOUT KOBE

The city of Kobe is located in the Western part of Japan in a unique setting between the Rokko Mountains and the Inland Sea.

The city's port has historically played an important role in opening Japan up to international influence and the city retains a cosmopolitan and sophisticated air to this day. In addition to a bustling Chinatown and the more relaxed historical foreign settlement, there are a number of famous hot springs to the north of the city.

Japan's renowned public transport system also means that Kobe is within easy reach of the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, which contain over 1,000 historical temples and shrines.


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TOURIST INFORMATION
Feel Kobe - Official Kobe Tourism Site
Japan Guide
Japan National Tourist Organization
Kyoto Prefecture Web Site
Nara City Tourism Section
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Suma Aqualife Park (Japanese only)



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