Most reviewed Zoos & Aquariums in Kobe, Japan to visit (Updated February, 2024)

Osaka Castle

Castle

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

4.40 (67.2K reviews) (~30.58 km from centre)

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Shinto shrine

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

4.60 (66.7K reviews) (~60.89 km from centre)

Kiyomizu-dera

Buddhist temple

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

4.50 (50K reviews) (~62.79 km from centre)

Kinkaku-ji

Buddhist temple

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

4.50 (49.2K reviews) (~61.34 km from centre)

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Aquarium

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

4.40 (41.5K reviews) (~22.43 km from centre)

Nishiki Market

Market

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

4.20 (35.1K reviews) (~61.84 km from centre)

Nijō Castle

Castle

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

4.40 (33.1K reviews) (~61.14 km from centre)

Kenroku-en

Garden

One of only 3 'perfect gardens' in Japan, this park is designed to be beautiful during every season.

4.40 (30.7K reviews) (~245.34 km from centre)

Izumo Taisha

Shinto shrine

Iconic, multibuilding shrine complex & museum featuring artworks, festivals & more.

4.60 (26.3K reviews) (~240.89 km from centre)

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Tourist attraction

Historic area with classic architecture situated along a canal, with shops, eateries & galleries.

4.40 (22.2K reviews) (~130.53 km from centre)

Higashi Chaya District

Tourist attraction

Traditional neighborhood with teahouses where geisha perform, plus shops selling gold-leaf crafts.

4.20 (18.3K reviews) (~246.51 km from centre)

Hirome Market

Market

👍 Great place and vibe BUT it’s sooooo crowded - it would be very difficult to get a table let alone a seat. And then get past the language challenge of ordering! We were going to leave the place- but found some seats at a stall (not listed on google maps) outside the market, in the sheltered but op...

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4.10 (17.9K reviews) (~198.77 km from centre)