You will encounter creatures in a space that is like a scene from a movie or a play. átoa is a new urban aquarium that combines aquariums and art. Each zone is equipped with a symbolic tank that embodies the theme, providing healing and excitement to visitors and creating experiential value as a new cultural facility.

A fashionable waterfront town with plenty of shopping zones and amusement facilities. It is connected to Meriken Park by a promenade, and is bustling with couples and families on weekends.

The bright red Port Tower and the Maritime Museum, which is modeled after a sailing ship, are the symbols of Meriken Park. The beautiful illumination is a representative night view of Kobe. The Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park, which vividly depicts the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, is also located in the northeastern part of the park.

It is a tourist spot representing Kobe, full of exotic atmosphere with western-style buildings from England, Germany, Holland, etc. Among them, the representative Weathercock House and Uroko House are crowded with tourists all year round. In addition, some of the buildings offer a panoramic view of Kobe city.

An experiential museum that makes children's dreams of "entering the world of Anpanman" come true.
The first floor is a free-entry shopping mall filled with shops selling Anpanman merchandise and food.
The stage where Anpanman and his friends appear is held every day at the museum on the second floor.
Let's all enjoy the world of "100% Genki" Anpanman with the whole family!

The museum has a collection of over 10,000 pieces, including works by artists with ties to Hyogo, such as Ryohei Koiso and Heizo Kanayama. It holds "Special Exhibitions" showcasing masterpieces from Japan and abroad, theme exhibitions of the collection, and "Collection Exhibitions," small planned exhibitions focusing on works from outside the museum. There is also the "Ando Gallery," which showcases Ando's projects.

Visitors can learn about the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake through a reenactment of the moment the earthquake struck and displays of disaster-related materials. In 2021, one floor will be renovated, allowing visitors to have fun learning about the mechanisms of disasters and evacuation procedures through hands-on exhibits.

Nankinmachi is the largest Chinatown in Western Japan, rivaling Yokohama in the east. Once you pass through the tower gate, you will find yourself in a colorful China world. This area, lined with Chinese restaurants, food stores, and general stores, is always full of energy. Every year during the Lunar New Year, a grand Spring Festival is held, and the sight of a 40m-long dragon dancing dynamically is a spectacular sight.

In the indoor area, where vibrant flowers bloom, you can encounter adorable animals such as capybaras at close range. In the open outdoor area, you can enjoy interacting with animals by riding camels and feeding penguins. This is an all-weather zoo that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, even on rainy days.

This Kobe City zoo is home to and exhibits over 130 species of animals, including rare species such as giant pandas and koalas.
The adorable giant panda Dandan is a must-see.

Nada Gogo is known nationwide as the birthplace of Nada sake. The nostalgic streets are a popular spot for sightseeing. There is a memorial hall for a nationally famous sake brewery, where you can enjoy sake tastings.

It is the largest outlet mall in Western Japan, with approximately 210 stores of famous domestic and international brands. Enjoy shopping at a diverse lineup of stores, including luxury brands and sports brands, in a "premium, open-minded town for adults."

There are many spots around the world's longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Pearl Bridge), where you can experience its sheer scale. The Maiko Marine Promenade is a promenade on the sea that uses anchorages and bridge girders. You can enjoy an aerial walk about 46 meters above the sea.

In December 1993, it became Japan's first World Heritage Site, along with Horyu-ji Temple in Nara.
Himeji Castle is affectionately known as "White Heron Castle" because of its graceful appearance, which resembles a egret spreading its wings.
Its distinctive features include brightly colored castle walls made entirely of white plaster, a five-story, seven-storey main tower, and three smaller towers on the east, west and north sides connected by connecting towers.
Source: Himeji City website / World Heritage Site and National Treasure Himeji Castle

This stadium is dedicated to ball games and was the venue for the 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP™. The pitch meets international standards for soccer, rugby, and other sports, and features a beautiful field made with hybrid turf, a technique that has been adopted across the country.

This is one of Japan's leading comprehensive sports stadiums, built in conjunction with the Kobe Universiade in August 1985. There are also baseball fields, tennis courts, a multipurpose plaza, Cosmos Hill and other facilities in the surrounding area. This is a stadium where you can experience the sense of freedom that only an outdoor ballpark can offer.