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▲ Kitano still preserves the Ijinkan (Western-style buildings where foreigners resided) on the slopes from the Meiji era. With the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1968, the number of Ijinkan gradually increased, giving Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai a distinct exotic charm. Today, there are about 20 to 30 publicly accessible Ijinkan. The white Western-style buildings at street corners offer many delightful sights. The Weathercock House, built in 1909, is a representative Ijinkan in Kobe, featuring harmoniously elegant red brick exteriors and Art Nouveau interior decor, exuding grandeur. The original furniture displayed inside is also highly valuable. Other notable sites include the Moegi House, built in 1903, which once served as the residence of the U.S. Consul General.
▲ The Port of Kobe opened on January 1, 1868, and has been a foreign settlement since the Meiji era, exuding an exotic atmosphere. Today, it's a highly popular tourist destination in Kobe, where both locals and international visitors often come to relax, dine, and shop. The main attractions include the park, Mosaic Garden, and Kobe Harborland, with iconic landmarks such as the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum, and the Mosaic Ferris Wheel. You can spend a leisurely half-day here strolling by the sea breeze and enjoying a relaxing afternoon. At night, the Kobe Maritime Museum and the color-changing neon lights of the Mosaic Ferris Wheel create a stunning view.
▲ The lush green Rokkosan mountain range stretches 30 kilometers east to west north of Kobe, serving as Kansai region's premier outdoor recreation destination. Designated as part of Seto Inland Sea National Park, it offers year-round enjoyment of nature's changing beauty. The summit area features expansive highland plateaus with leisure facilities including golf courses, observation decks, alpine botanical gardens, tourist ranches, and forest parks. At night, visitors can admire Kobe's breathtaking cityscape and harbor views, famously known as the "million-dollar night view."
