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Kobe Map, Japan

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Kobe Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Kobe with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Kobe useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Kobe!

Kobe Sightseeing

One of Japan’s largest cities, and probably the most important port in the country, Kobe has been a gateway for Western Civilization almost since its founding in 1889. The city was among the first to be opened for foreign trade, which accounts for its international flavour: European style buildings, a Chinatown and even Jewish synagogues come together with traditional Japanese elements to form a fascinating city.... read more

Kobe Travel Guide

Kobe is considered an international city with locals coming from many different, races, cultures, and areas of the world. Kobe is a diverse city in many ways. When considering the economy in Kobe, there are many contributing factors. The city has a history deep in the fishing and farming trades, but also has many small manufacturers. The port offers employment to many local residents. Fishing has always been a major... read more

Kobe History

Kobe was officially founded in 1869, but by that time, the city was already a successful international trading port. Kobe was among the few locations in Japan where foreigners were allowed to reside, along with Yokohama and Nagoya. Industry has started to flourish in Kobe in the late 19th century. Several shipyards were built, as well as iron-work factories. Kobe enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity until World War... read more

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