Which city do you think is better between Kobe City and Kanazawa City in Japan?

Kobe's unique charm comes from many aspects - its proximity to mountains and sea, international cuisine, delicious coffee, Western desserts, exotic fashion and atmosphere, historical houses, important cultural heritage, and many other enjoyments.

The sea is often recognized as the "face" of Kobe. There are many parks along the western coast of the city, such as Sumaura Park, Maiko Park, and Suma Seaside Park. Suma also has a famous and popular beach and marina, where people can enjoy fishing all year round.

People can board various cruise ships from the Kobe Harbor area (see Urban Transportation) and Meriken Park, and can shop and dine comfortably at the pier.

Kobe is also proud of Mount Rokko, which is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. Since ancient times, Kobe citizens and even tourists from other parts of Kansai have regarded this as the best place to communicate with nature. There are countless hiking trails and other natural and outdoor landscapes in the Rokko Mountain area. At night, people can take the cable car to the top of the mountain and have a panoramic view of Kobe. The scenery is breathtaking, so it is known as the "Ten Million Dollar Night View".

Located on the other side of Mount Rokko is the hot spring resort Arima Town. The whole town is filled with the smell of hot springs, providing tourists with an excellent experience of "throwing away all worries" (see below).

Kobe also has many other attractions, such as Oji Zoo, Suma Seaside Aquarium (see left page), Forest Botanical Garden, Fuhiki Waterfall, Five Colored Ancient Tombs, Fishing Park and Sake Brewery. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world, connects Kobe and Awaji Island (see page 11). A number of new tourist attractions have been built near the bridge, such as Maiko Seaside Park and Marine Pierre Kobe Fisheries Museum, making Kobe even more attractive to tourists. charm.

Of course, Kobe also actively carries out cultural activities. The Kobe Festival and the Kobe Lantern Festival are the highlights every year. Kobe is ideally located for traveling to many other places, such as the cultural city of Kyoto and the famous Himeji Castle.

The city center has twisting shopping streets, boutiques, lively nightlife, the famous Chinatown, a variety of restaurants, jazz clubs and countless entertainment activities. In addition, Kobe has many facilities related to tradition and fashion, so you can find everything you need. Kobe offers a rich variety of experiences, making it an exciting and interesting city to live in and explore.

Some famous attractions

Suma Seaside Aquarium

The aquarium has about 500 species and 20,000 marine life. In a large tank with a capacity of 1,200 tons, sharks and rays swim in artificial currents. There are many activities to enjoy and participate in, including a stunning dolphin show, a children's playground, a sea otter pavilion, an Amazon pavilion and more.

Kobe Municipal Winery

In the famous birthplace of Kobe wine, vineyards surround the wine city. At the Wine Museum, visitors can learn about wine-making procedures as well as the history and culture of wine. One can enjoy the local beef and wine that is featured on the menu at the Kobe Wine Restaurant, or relax with a group of friends at the outdoor barbecue. People can also stay in hotels and enjoy other related facilities.

Fruit and Flower Garden

The Fruit and Flower Garden is spacious and open, covering an area of ??100 hectares. It is mainly a magnificent European-style "Renaissance City", including hotels, restaurants, orchards and farm. Children can swim here in the summer and ice-skating in the winter. People can also buy many agricultural products gifted by nature.

Rokko Mountain Ranch

Cattle and sheep are grazing on the 120-hectare vast grassland at the top of Mount Rokko. At the "Kobe Cheese Museum", visitors can learn about the cheese-making process. Children can enjoy playing with animals in a natural environment.

Kobe Port Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum

The 108-meter-high red Port Tower stands on the edge of Meriken Park. For many years, the Port Tower has been a beautiful sight on the Kobe skyline. From the observation deck at the top of the tower, people can have a panoramic view of the city and port. The Kobe Maritime Museum provides visitors with comprehensive information about the ocean, ports and ships.

In addition, the brightly lit port tower and the nearby Maritime Museum form a magnificent night view.

Arima Hot Spring

Arima Town is one of the oldest resort towns in Japan. Legend has it that God once bathed here. Arima town offers many different accommodations and is famous for two styles of hot springs: "Kinsen" (named for its red color and the iron and sodium content in the water) and "Ginsen" (clear water containing radium and carbonic acid). The carbonated water in Arima Spring is said to cure all kinds of illnesses. Since the hot springs are located high in the mountains, visitors can also enjoy unique natural landscapes in different seasons, especially the famous cherry blossoms in spring and the colorful leaves in autumn.

Kitano District

Kitano is located on a hill just north of the city center. In the late 19th century, many foreigners living in Kobe once called this home and built Western-style houses in memory of it. Distant homeland. These houses, known as "Ijinkan" or bungalows, are now designated as important cultural properties, and many of them are open to the public as museums. Today, this area has exquisite fashion stores, international cuisine restaurants, and its old town style, giving the city a strange and charming atmosphere.

Kobe Specialties

Kobe is famous for many souvenirs, such as sake, wine, bread, shoes, and pearls, the most famous of which may be Kobe beef. The variety of authentic products is unparalleled, and one can experience its authenticity in many places and in different ways: at sake breweries, wineries, and restaurants throughout the city.

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Kanazawa City

Kanazawa City (かなざわし) is a city located in the west of Hokuriku Region and in the central part of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. , is also the seat of the county’s county hall. The city has been spared several wars and has preserved a large number of monuments. It is a well-known tourist city. The famous Kenrokuen Garden is located in this city