There are many attractions in Kobe, including around the museum, from spots where you can easily stroll around, to facilities where you can spend a day relaxing.
Among them, we will show you where there are many inquiries from those who come to the museum and recommended destinations. Please drop in.

 

Course introduction 1.“Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway” course
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, one of the largest herb gardens in Japan, is one of the most popular spots in Kobe. In addition to enjoying meals at cafes and restaurants where you can see the city of Kobe, various events are held and you can also experience it. In addition, the view of a sunny day and the night view from Mt. Rokko, which is comparable to Mayasan, are also wonderful, but it is even more recommended at dusk.
~ Time required~
○the museum…(Approx. 10 minutes on foot)…Kobe Fubiki Ropeway Station…(12 minutes)…Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
  2."The warmth of wood to enjoy in Arima" course
inner room in Kansai and Arima Onsen is one of the best Koizumi in Japan. In addition to hot springs, Venue also recommends the Arima Toy Museum. Inside the museum, there are shops, hotels, and restaurants that deal with wooden crafts and works of creators, making it a wonderful space. Craft classes and events are also held, so please check the website in advance and visit it.
~ Time required~
○the museum…(Train 40 minutes)…Arima Onsen, Arima Toy Museum
  3."Let's enjoy the satoyama scenery of Japan, which is not considered near the city" course
Aina Satoyama Park is a park that preserves and regenerates the landscape of the local Satochi Satoyama, and anyone can easily experience the Satochi Satoyama culture near the metropolis. On the vast grounds of Tanada and thicket of trees, there is a thatched private house that has been relocated and rebuilt, so you can see the seasonal scenery. There are also a wide variety of programs where you can experience farm work according to the season, so please check it out on the website in advance.
~ Time required~
①the museum…(train 5 minutes)…Bus ride for Sannomiya and Shiawasenomura…(30 minutes)…Get off at Shiawasenomura Main Building and take a free shuttle bus ride…Aina Satoyama Park
②the museum…(Train 40 minutes)…Aina Station on the Kobe Railway Aosen Line…(20 minutes on foot)…Aina Satoyama Park
  4."I want to eat Kobe beef for a precious trip to Kobe" course
Kobe Beef Hall in Venue, a 2-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station.
This facility is operated by the Hyogo Prefectural Meat Business Cooperative Association, a union of butchers in Hyogo Prefecture, with the cooperation of the Kobe Meat Distribution Promotion Council, which defines Kobe beef.
There is also a restaurant in the Kobe Beef Museum, but there is also a page on the website that introduces designated stores of the "Kobe Meat Distribution Promotion Council" and shops with approval.
It is very convenient because you can quickly search for a designated store where you go out. Please use it.
※Kobe Beef Museum "Designated Registered Store" page
  5."Nunobiki-no-taki Falls" course
It takes about 20 minutes from the museum to Nunobiki Falls (Otaki), one of Japan's three largest Kotaki. If you have sneakers, you can drop in casually.
If you want to enjoy the whole of Mt. Rokko, go to "Trail Station Kobe" on the first floor of Shin-Kobe Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen. In addition to luggage storage and mountain climbing equipment rental services, you can also get a simple map (free) around Nunobiki.
~ Time required~
○the museum…(12 minutes on foot)…Nunobiki-no-taki Metaki Falls…(10 minutes on foot)…Otaki
  6."Enjoy Miki, a town of carpentry tools" course
Miki City is known as a town of hardware. The hardware exhibition and sale hall, located on the second floor of Miki roadside rest area, is open to the general public and handles a wide range of kitchen knives and machine tools. The "hardware eagle" on permanent display is made up of about 3,000 Miki hardware items and is a masterpiece. In addition, the blacksmith hot pot gourmet with a unique feeling using a custom-made iron pot is also a recommended gem unique to a hardware town.
Miki City, which is rich in nature, has plenty of accommodation and leisure facilities, so you can enjoy not only purchasing carpentry tools but also all day long.
 ※Please see "Odekake Miki" for sightseeing information of the whole Miki City.
~ Time required~
○the museum…(1 hour and 20 minutes by train)…roadside rest area Miki
  7."Retro Modern Kobe Feel Japanese" course
Kitano Temma-jinja Shrine
Soraku-en Garden
Ikuta-jinja Shrine
Kitano Temma Shrine is located in the center of Kitano, which has an exotic atmosphere, and was the birthplace of the place name of Kitano. main hall is designated as a cultural property as a traditional building, and is called a shrine in the sky because it is located in Venue overlooking the city and port of Kobe.
In addition, Soraku-en Garden, the only Japanese garden in city park in Kobe City, is also known as a scenic spot, and you can stroll while enjoying the scenery of the garden that changes every season. The azalea season is particularly beautiful, and many events are held.
Finally, go to Ikuta-jinja Shrine, which is known as "Good luckily!" Why don't you follow the lush "Ikuta Forest", which often appears in literary history, and historical sites related to Genpei?
~ Time required~
○the museum…(20 minutes on foot)…Kitano Temma-jinja Shrine…(20 minutes on foot)…Soraku-en Garden… (10 minutes on foot)…Ikuta-jinja Shrine