Locations

Hyogo Prefecture Museum of Art picture of the front exterior

Hyogo Ward Office

The Hyogo Ward Office in Kobe serves as the administrative center for the Hyogo Ward. It provides a variety of services to residents, including…1511
Kita Ku

Kita-ku Ward Office

This is the Ward Office for Kita-ku and the place any JETs living in Hanayama will be registered. You will have been here at least once when you…1279
Suma Aqua image of the building front exterior

Suma Aquarium (Suma Aqualife Park)

An aquarium that almost every elementary school student in Kobe has been to, the Suma Aqualife Park hosts 600 species of 13,000 animals swimming…1243
Restaurant food menu billboard

Mandrill Curry

This is a nice and affordable curry place with a fun and personal atmosphere.They have a variety of different curry (coconut, beef, keema, vegetable…1167
Image of meat frying on a fire

Yakiniku Rokko Sannomiya

A good place for yakiniku (meat that you grill yourself at your table) in Sannomiya.Has several courses of tabe/nomihoudai (all you can eat/drink)…1162
Umie buiilding front

Umie

Umie is a large shopping and entertainment complex located in the Harborland district of Kobe.It offers a wide variety of shops, ranging from fashion…947
Pi Sports picture of the building front exterior

Port Island Sports Center

A sport facility on Port Island that was built in commemoration of the Port Pia Exhibition in 1981, the Kobe Port Island Sports Center has multiple…1252
Animate store

Animate Sannomiya

THE store for anime/manga - an infamous aspect of Japanese pop culture. They sell manga (comics), CDs, DVDs, stationery, posters, plush toys,…1251
ING letters

English Speaking Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Yamada went to school in Portland, Oregon so his English is perfect. He takes national health insurance and is a just a really good dentist in…1170
Konan University picture of the building front

Konan University - Nishinomiya Campus

The Nishinomiya campus of the private educational institution Konan University. Many Kobe and Hyogo ALT(s) volunteer in English conversation…1474
Hyogo Prefecture Museum of Art picture of the front exterior

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

A municipal gallery of art opened in Nada Ward in 2002, the museum displays more than seven thousand art works, including Western paintings,…1246
Outside view of the Hanayama Coop store

Hanayama Coop

The one-stop shop for basic necessities and food items for your friendly neighborhood Hanayamans. A bit more expensive, but you can't beat the…1460
Ikkanrou - outside under the subway

Ikkanrou Butaman

Fantastic meat buns right next to/under the station - also have gyoza, etc.1209
Ramen shop building exterior front

Tenjin Tenjin Ramen

(山神山人). This is a ramen chain that makes some of the best ramen I've experienced in my short life.In particular, the spicy miso ramen (辛味噌盛り) is…1283
Meriken Park

Meriken Park

Meriken Park is a pleasant place to take a walk, offering a beautiful seaside view of Kobe. The park is a popular destination for both locals and…1253
Overview of Kobe City during the day

Venus Bridge

Venus Bridge is a scenic spot offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kobe, the harbor, and the surrounding mountains. The bridge is a popular…1220
Happy Hour shot of building at night

Dango Izakaya

Dango Izakaya is a relaxed, upper-scale izakaya offering an affordable and delicious menu, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. The…1219
Kobe Guidance Division building external

Kobe Education Center (KEC)

A common location for training workshops and other events organized by the Guidance Division, including but not limited to Job Training,…764
Suma Rikyu Park

Suma Rikyu Park

Located in Suma ward, this botanical garden was created in 1967 and modeled after the park in the Palace of Versailles. There are 230 types of threes…1259
Outside of a building with a darkening sky

Akachaya Cafe

This is the spot if you're looking for affordable modern age sweets with a more refined Japanese flavor.I personally suggests the house…1215