Kobe

Kobe – Port City of Elegance

Description
Kobe is a stylish port city known for its international outlook and famous beef.

Geography
Southern Honshu between mountains and Osaka Bay
Narrow coastal plain
Humid subtropical climate

History
Opened to foreign trade in the 19th century
Modern port development
Post-earthquake rebuilding

Culture
International influences
Refined cuisine
Cosmopolitan lifestyle

Economy
Port and logistics
Manufacturing
Tourism

Tourism & Attractions
Kobe Harborland
Mount Rokko
Ikuta Shrine