Free self-guided walk · Kobe

Kitano to the harbour

A free self-guided walk in Kobe, from the foreign houses of Kitano down through Sannomiya and Chinatown to Meriken Park.

Distance
3.2 km
Walking time
43 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
4

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Kobe on foot.

Downhill all the way.

  • Terrain: Downhill.
  • Best time: Afternoon.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Kitano Ijinkan

    Start in Kitano.

  2. Ikuta Shrine

    The shrine.

  3. Nankinmachi

    Chinatown.

  4. Meriken Park

    Finish at the harbour.

Tips

  • Some Kitano houses charge entry.
  • Try street food in Nankinmachi.
  • Visit the earthquake memorial.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.