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Kobe Area Guide Hokushin

Kobe has the mountains and the sea. It is a refined city with a tranquil side that is surrounded by nature. The Kobe Area Guide contains information for you to experience these various sides of Kobe.

Enjoy the outlet mall and relax in this natural environment

This area north of Mt. Rokko is being developed as a new urban area with beautiful nature and convenient location to public transport. Enjoy the outlet mall and relax in this natural environment, breathing in the clean mountain air.

(Shopping, Gourmet & Resort)

: Kobe Research Park is a new development that fuses modern urban functionality with the surrounding abundant nature. Shop at the approximately 180 domestic and international brand shops at the local , Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets which has an open-plan design that was modeled on Pasadena.
Nearby is the Kobe Municipal Fruit & Flower Park, a flower and fruit garden resort. Kirin Beer Park Kobe offers tours of the beer factory and beer tasting, and a restaurant where you can enjoy the dishes made with local produce and drink freshly-brewed beer.

(History, Nature & Culture)

Hokushin has many locations for you to experience nature and history. Shiawase-no-mura offers accommodation, camping grounds and sports grounds. On the border of Hyogo and Nagata wards, Hiyodorigoe offers a wonderful view of Kobe, and has a park to the north where you can enjoy bathing in the forest.
The area also offers many historical locations, such as Hakogi Sennenya, one of the oldest private residences in Japan, and the ruins of Ogo Castle built by a local ruling family. Enjoy the village atmosphere at the park at the castle ruins, and shop for souvenirs and local produce at Roadside Station "Ogo". Try the locally made soba noodles and soak in the tranquil atmosphere.

Enjoy the outlet mall and relax in this natural environment

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