Road trip to enjoy the magnificent views of Kobe

The exotic harbor town of Kobe. This driving course plan offers exotic city views, an observatory overlooking the city as well as the world’s largest suspension bridge and spots that can be enjoyed with families, friends, and of course couples.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2017-12-13
- Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitanoijinkan
  
  10:00
- Suwayama Venus Bridge
  
  11:30
- HANAZONO CAFE
  
  13:00
- Kobe Harborland
  
  15:00
- Mitui Otlet park Marine pier Kobe
  
  16:30
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
  
  18:00

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DAY1

- Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitanoijinkan
  
  10:00
  
  60min
  
  Starbucks Coffee
  
  Address
  
  Hyogo Kobe-shi Chuo-ku Kitanocho 3-1-31 Kitano Monogatari
  - Starbucks Coffee Kobe Kitanoijinkan
- Car
  
  30min
- Suwayama Venus Bridge
  
  11:30
  
  60min
  
  (Provided by service)A spiral-shaped bridge forming a figure eight over the Futatabisan Driveway on the way from the Kinsei-dai observatory to the observatory on top of Mt. Suwayama. In the evening, visitors to the bridge can enjoy a view of the Port of Kobe, Meriken Park, and the surrounding nightscape, and the structure is an extremely popular sightseeing destination due to the ease with which it can be reached and because of its excellent view. The Venus Terrace observatory is located a little further up the mountain, and the Love Lock Monument can also be found here-a popular destination for couples, sweethearts make vows of love in the name of Venus, goddess of love, writing them on a lock and snapping it onto the monument to seal their promise.
  
  Address
  - Suwayama Venus Bridge
- Car
  
  30min
- HANAZONO CAFE
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  Address
  - HANAZONO CAFE
  - HANAZONO CAFE
- Car
  
  60min
- Kobe Harborland
  
  15:00
  
  60min
  
  Complex Facility / Commercial Facility
  
  (Provided by service)A variety of entertainment facilities stand side by side in Kobe Harborland, including stores, restaurants, amusement attractions, and hotels. A stroll through the area gazing out over the sea in daytime is pleasant, but the illuminated nightscape is also fun to enjoy. On weekends, a flea market and numerous other events are held here as well.
  
  Address
  
  Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Higashikawasakichou 1
  
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  - Kobe Harborland
- Car
  
  30min
- Mitui Otlet park Marine pier Kobe
  
  16:30
  
  60min
  
  Address
  - Mitui Otlet park Marine pier Kobe
- Car
  
  30min
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
  
  18:00
  
  30min
  
  Bridge
  
  (Provided by service)Spanning the Akashi Kaikyo Straits and connecting Kobe City to Awajishima Island, this is the world’s longest suspension bridge with a total length of 3,911 meters. Construction started in 1988 and it was completed 10 years later in 1998. The main pillars of the bridge reach a height of approximately 300 meters from the surface of the water below, and at night the suspension cables are illuminated in a variety of colors. There is also a tour available called Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi Bridge World that allows visitors to pass through the inspection passageways in the main towers, which are normally off limits, while listening to information about the bridge’s technology and history (reservation required).
  
  Address
  
  Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Tarumi-ku Higashimaikochou - Hyogo Prefecture Awaji Iwaya
  
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  - Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- FINISH
  
  18:30