Kobe

Geography

Hyogo Prefecture is located in the Kansai region and has coastlines on both the Sea of Japan and the Inland Sea of Japan. The climate here is quite warm and mild, especially in areas facing the Inland Sea. The capital is Kobe, one of the ten largest cities in Japan.

History

This area was first mentioned in the Nihoseki chronicles. The city of Kobe itself has been a major seaport and intersection of trade routes since the eighth century. At the very end of the Heian era, in 1180, Emperor Anotku's court briefly moved to Kobe. In addition, Kobe has always been a significant Shinto center: the Ikuta, Nagata and Minatogawa shrines are located here. In 1995, a catastrophic earthquake occurred in the prefecture, but Kobe quickly rebuilt and restored its potential.

Culture, attractions
and entertainment

Kobe has a number of interesting places for tourists that are worthy of visiting or viewing. Firstly, there is such a natural attraction as Mount Rocco, almost a kilometer high, the “calling card” of Kobe, hanging over the city. It offers beautiful views, especially at sunset. In addition, there is a small botanical garden, as well as the historical first golf course in Japan, a very popular sport in this country. Secondly, the ancient diplomatic district of Kitano is also of particular interest, where the mansions of foreign diplomats and trade representatives who lived in Kobe after the opening of Japan to the world during the Meiji Revolution in the second half of the nineteenth century are located. Another interesting area is the local Chinatown, called Nanki. This quarter, which also began to develop with the advent of the Meiji era, is famous for its restaurants and shops. One of the symbols of the city is the famous Akashi Kaiko Suspension Bridge, the longest bridge of its kind in the world. It connects Kobe and the legendary Awajishima Island, which lies in the Inland Sea, which is mentioned in Shinto mythology about the creation of Japan. The bridge is part of a route connecting the Kobe Inland Sea and the island of Shikoku. And on the opposite side of Mount Rocco is the Arima Hot Springs Resort. This is one of the oldest resorts of its kind in Japan, its history goes back over a thousand years. There are regular buses from Kobe to the Arima area; the journey time is 50 minutes. Finally, Kobe is famous for its world-famous marbled Wagyu beef. Similar beef is produced in many regions of Japan, however, marbled meat from Kobe is generally recognized as one of the best in the country. The best place to try this beef is at Teppanyaki meat restaurants. You can get to Kobe from Tokyo by the Shinkansen super express train in less than three hours.
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