Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Kobe

Kobe is a city in Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, home to about 1,528,478 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 59 temples, 35 buddhist sites, 17 museums and 14 parks. The must-see places are Sorakuen Garden (1 km), Ikuta Shrine (1 km) and Minatogawa Shrine (2 km).

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Kobe at a glance

Location
Hyogo Prefecture district, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 1,528,478
Coordinates
34.6913° N, 135.1830° E
Places within 50 km
164 (164 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Kobe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kobe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kobe, by type

Temples near Kobe

59 temples within 100 km of Kobe. The closest is Ikuta Shrine (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Kobe

35 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kobe. The closest is Tenjō-ji Temple (7 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Tenjō-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Touri Tenjo-ji · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 専修寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Honpuku Temple · Buddhist site · Hyogo Prefecture · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Sumiyoshi Shrine · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~32 km · Must-see
  • 源立寺 · Buddhist site · Osaka Prefecture · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Kobe

17 museums within 100 km of Kobe. The closest is Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kobe

14 parks within 100 km of Kobe. The closest is Nijigen No Mori (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kobe

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kobe. The closest is Maya San (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Maya San · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Maya Shizen Kansatsu-en · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Mount Nagamine · viewpoint · Osaka Prefecture · ~8 km · Must-see
  • 稚児ヶ墓山 · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mount Tanjō · viewpoint · Kyoto Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • 丹生山 · viewpoint · Hyogo Prefecture · ~15 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kobe

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kobe. The closest is Sorakuen Garden (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kobe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kobe
  2. 1 km Ikuta Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  3. 2 km Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum · museum, Hyogo Prefecture
  4. 1 km Nunobiki Falls · waterfall, Osaka Prefecture
  5. 3 km Sorakuen Garden · garden, Hyogo Prefecture
  6. 2 km Minatogawa Shrine · temple, Osaka Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Kobe

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How to reach Kobe

    All places near Kobe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kobe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples5959Ikuta Shrine (1 km)
    Buddhist sites3535Tenjō-ji Temple (7 km)
    Museums1717Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum (3 km)
    Parks1414Nijigen No Mori (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Maya San (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens99Sorakuen Garden (1 km)
    Forts & heritage88Wadamisaki Battery (5 km)
    Other attractions77Kobe Harborland (2 km)
    Waterfalls22Nunobiki Falls (3 km)
    Churches22Kawaguchi Christ Church ,Cathedral (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ajigawa River (30 km)

    Kobe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kobe?

    Sorakuen Garden (garden, about 1 km), Ikuta Shrine (temple, about 1 km), Minatogawa Shrine (temple, about 2 km), Kobe Harborland (attraction, about 2 km), Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum (museum, about 3 km), Nunobiki Falls (waterfall, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kobe?

    164 places on Spotwander: 59 temples, 35 buddhist sites, 17 museums, 14 parks, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest temple to Kobe?

    Ikuta Shrine, about 1 km by road; Minatogawa Shrine (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Kobe?

    Tenjō-ji Temple, about 7 km by road; Touri Tenjo-ji (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kobe?

    Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, about 3 km by road; Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kobe?

    Start in Kobe, visit Ikuta Shrine, then Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, then Nunobiki Falls, then Sorakuen Garden, then Minatogawa Shrine, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kobe?

    October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Kobe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kobe’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.