If you are interested in Chinese history and learning more about the Chinese revolutionary, politician and philosopher Sun Yat-Sen, the Sun Yat-Sen (Son Bon) Memorial Hall (Ijokaku) is a must-visit spot on your itinerary. The memorial hall showcases precious artifacts of the politician such as his handwritten letters, and also details his connection with the city of Kobe and the rest of Japan. In 2001, the hall was designated a national cultural property.