City of Kobe - Kobe Trade Information Office

Yokoso! Japan
Learn about the world famous Kobe beef from Kobe, Japan.

japanwelcomesyou.com/japan/kobe-beef.cfm

Kobe Beef Distribution Promoting Association
Kobe beef organization explains about Kobe beef; why it is called Kobe beef and its secrets.

www.kobe-niku.jp/kobe_beef.cfm (Japanese Only)

Feel KOBE
Lists restaurants in Kobe that serve Kobe beef including photo, map and hours.

www.feel-kobe.jp/tabeyo/beef.html (Japanese Only)

Kobe Sweets Lab
The Kobe Newspaper facilitates this website where local citizens recommend and comment on Kobe sweets and breads. Check out their blogs for inside information on cafes and bakeries along with pictures of delicious snacks!

blog.goo.ne.jp/kobe-sweets/e/d6ac18f768d644cd3e7f9f1ca48fe3da (Japanese Only)

Feel KOBE
Lists pastry shops and cafes in Kobe including photo, map and hours.

www.feel-kobe.jp/tabeyo/sweets.html (Japanese Only)

Higashinada Ward Office
Overview of Nada sake; the history on the Nada area, sake-making history, and information on different sakes.

www.city.kobe.jp/cityoffice/81/e/over/ch_sake3.html

Feel KOBE
Lists sake breweries in the Nada District complete with information on individual breweries.

www.city.kobe.jp/cityoffice/81/e/over/ch_sake3.html

Nadagogo Brewers Association
This site presents information on Nada Gogo (the five sake-producing areas in the Nada district) and explains why the sake made in the Nada district is special.

www.nadagogo.ne.jp

Arima Hot Springs
Everything you need to know about Arima Onsen, Japan’s oldest natural hot springs. Includes detailed information on the natural springs, history of Arima, annual events, sightseeing, as well as, area arts and crafts.

www.arima-onsen.com/eng/index.html

PBS
Information and history on the world’s longest suspension bridge. Recently, featured on the Discovery channel’s as one of the world’s modern marvels, this bridge is a great side trip when you visit Kobe.

www.pbs.org/wgbh/building/wonder/structure/akashi_kaikyo.html

Japan Guide
Basic information about the Akashi-Kaikyo bridge with directions, photos and area attractions.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e3559.html

Kobe Luminarie
The beautifully lit Kobe Luminarie has been held every year in December to symbolize the ongoing restoration and reconstruction of Kobe following the devastation of 1995's Great Hanshin Earthquake. For information in English including dates, times and location check the Kobe Fan event guide at www.city.kobe.jp/cityoffice/17/010/index-e.html in Fall.

www.kobe-luminarie.jp/index-top.htm (Japanese Only)

Studio Festi
Background history of luminaries and information on Kobe Luminarie’s creator, Mr. Valerio Festi, of Italy. Photos of various luminaries around the world including Kobe City’s which Mr. Festi notes is the most successful.

www.studiofesti.com/eng/allestimenti.htm

Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
Information on Kobe’s Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake including information available at the museum (disaster prevention informaiton, documentary, and earthquake simulation theater).

www.dri.ne.jp

City of Himeji
Himeji Castle is nicknamed "White Heron" Castle because of its white walls which are covered with white plaster. This website provides details on castle including its history, location and visitor's information.