Kobe, located just a short train ride from Osaka and Kyoto in the Kansai region, offers a distinct blend of maritime history and scenic mountain landscapes. Travelers can explore historic western-style residences in Kitano, grab street food in Nankinmachi Chinatown, or relax in the hot springs of Arima Onsen. Beyond its famous premium beef, the city serves as a starting point for cable car rides up Mount Rokko and luxury cruises across the Seto Inland Sea.
A5 Wagyu Lunch Course at Medium Rare in the Oriental Hotel Kobe
This short video shows a lunch course featuring A5 striploin sourced from Ohta Farms. The chef prepares the same cut of beef in two distinct styles on the teppan grill. First, they sear the beef as a classic steak, followed by a second preparation served sukiyaki-style. The meal takes place at Medium Rare, a teppanyaki restaurant located on the 17th floor of the Oriental Hotel Kobe.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Medium Rare (Oriental Hotel Kobe)
- 💡 Best for: Foodies, Luxury Diners
Riding a BMW G310GS to a Kobe Beef Farm in Himeji
Abrar continues his motorcycle journey from Pakistan to Japan on a BMW G310GS in episode 106 of his travel series. He rides to Himeji to visit a specialized farm where Kobe beef cattle are raised. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the environment and care required for this expensive beef. After touring the farm facilities, Abrar gets back on his motorcycle and rides toward Osaka.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Kobe Beef Farm in Himeji
- 💡 Best for: Adventure Travelers, Motorcyclists
Kobe Food Tour: Royal Mouriya Steak & Motomachi Café Hopping with Ralph & Sam
Vloggers Ralph and Sam travel from Osaka to Kobe to explore the city’s food scene and architecture. They start by trying a Kobe beef croquette before heading to local spots like Sion for hamburg curry. The duo visits multiple coffee shops, including Lima Coffee, Taoca Coffee, and the historic Nishimura Coffee Motomachi branch. After walking down the 140-year-old Motomachi Shopping Street and browsing clothes at Danton, they sit down for an A5 wagyu steak lunch at Kobe Beef Steak Restaurant Royal Mouriya. They wrap up their Kansai trip with a walk through Tennoji Park before departing from Kansai International Airport.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Kobe Beef Steak Restaurant Royal Mouriya
- 💡 Best for: Foodies, Café Lovers
Eating in Chinatown & Cycling to Mosaic Mall with Rion Ishida
Rion Ishida takes a local train from Osaka Namba Station to Kobe Motomachi Station to begin a day of exploration. He walks directly to Chinatown, also known as Nankinmachi, to sample various street food stalls. After eating, he rents a bicycle and rides through the waterfront area of Kobe Port town. He visits the Mosaic Shopping Mall and the adjacent Umie Shopping Mall to look at the bayside views and shops. Finally, Rion heads back to Osaka by boarding a train from Kobe Station.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Kobe Chinatown (Nankinmachi)
- 💡 Best for: Budget Travelers, Solo Explorers
One-Day Kobe Itinerary: Nunobiki Falls to Mt. Rokko with Kazue
Tour guide Kazue outlines a compact one-day itinerary featuring six major locations around Kobe. The route covers waterfront views at Harborland, street food in Motomachi, and the nature trails around Nunobiki Falls near Shin-Kobe Station. She also highlights the historical foreign houses in Kitano, dining options in Sannomiya, and the panoramic mountain views from Mt. Rokko.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Nunobiki Falls
- 💡 Best for: First-Time Travelers, Sightseers
Walking through Kitano Ijinkan & Meriken Park with PiQtour Japan
This guide explores the cultural history and neighborhood layouts of Kobe beyond its famous beef. The host walks through Sannomiya and examines the historic European-style foreign residences in Kitano Ijinkan. The tour continues down to Nankinmachi Chinatown to look at local street food options. Afterward, the video shows the open spaces of Meriken Park and Harborland near the bay. The journey ends near Kobe Station.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Kitano Ijinkan
- 💡 Best for: History Buffs, Walkers
2-Day Arima Onsen Escape: Hot Springs & Mount Rokko Ropeway
Sana travels to Arima Onsen for a two-day, one-night stay, checking into the Arima Kirari hotel. She walks along the historic Yumotozaka street to try beef croquettes at Takenaka Meat Shop and shop for souvenirs at Yoshitaka-ya. After dining at Teppanyaki TASUKU and visiting Je T’aime Café, she takes the Arima Onsen Ropeway up to Rokko Garden Terrace. On her second day, she samples carbonated rice crackers at Yunohanado and dines on Akashiyaki at Arima 18-ban. The trip ends with a visit to the Arima Toy Museum and local shops like Mamekiyo.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Arima Onsen
- 💡 Best for: Couples, Onsen Lovers
Riding the Rokkosan Cable Car to Rokko Garden Terrace Lookout Tower
The video documents an autumn day trip up Mount Rokko using local mountain transportation. The journey begins with a ten-minute ride on the Rokko Cable Car to enjoy the changing foliage. From the upper station, the host takes the Rokko Sanjo Bus directly to Rokko Garden Terrace. Visitors can climb the Lookout Tower here to get a wide view of Kobe’s cityscape. Finally, the host boards the Pair Lift to reach the Greenia Adventure park before heading back down.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Rokko Garden Terrace
- 💡 Best for: Nature Lovers, Families
Catching the Ten-Million-Dollar Night View from Mt. Maya
Will Zhao takes an impromptu three-hour trip to Kobe to capture one of Japan’s most famous night vistas. He travels up Mt. Maya to reach the observation points overlooking the glittering city below. The video focuses on the preparation and travel required to reach this specific viewpoint after dark. He films the expansive sparkling cityscape stretching across the bay, often referred to as the ten-million-dollar night view. The short excursion concludes once the skyline is fully captured on camera.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Mt. Maya
- 💡 Best for: Photographers, Night View Seekers
Boarding the Nippon Maru: A 3-Day Luxury Cruise from Kobe to Kanazawa
Solo Solo Travel boards the luxury cruise ship Nippon Maru departing from the port of Kobe. The traveler books a Superior Twin cabin (Room 222) for a three-day journey through the Seto Inland Sea. Onboard meals include a traditional Japanese Kaiseki dinner, a French Gala Dinner, and a late-night stop at the ship’s sushi bar. During the journey, the video showcases activities like morning stretching, bingo, and a visit to the casino lounge. The cruise concludes upon arrival in Kanazawa, where the host takes a walk through Higashi Chaya and Omicho Market.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Nippon Maru Cruise Ship (departing Kobe)
- 💡 Best for: Luxury Travelers, Solo Travelers
