Kobe cruise port guide
The Japanese city of Kobe needs no introduction. The name is synonymous with its home grown superstar. We are not talking of its stunning shrines, cherry trees laden with blossom during sakura or effervescent city, buzzing with life 24/7. We are of course talking of a much more grass roots hero – its eponymous beef. The delicacy might have put the city on the map, but there is far more to Kobe than its meat. Naturally, Kobe wears its cuisine as a badge of honour. View less Its port history has given it a gastronomy that is quite different from its neighbours. Seafood and sushi is naturally some of the freshest and most diverse you can find, but Kobe’s multi-cultural nature (the city is home to 98 different nationalities) means that it has one of the most diverse gastronomic cultures in Japan. Bread and bakeries are also an (unexpected) delicacy. Additionally, Sake is taken very seriously – Kobe even has its own museum dedicated to the national spirit. Historically, Kobe has always been a key city for Japan. Renamed in 1889, it was known as Owada no Tomari during the Nara Period (710-784 C.E.). Kobe’s location on the calm Inland Sea between Osaka and Kyoto has proven to be pivotal in Japanese history; it is mentioned in famous literary works such as The Tale of Genji (from approximately late 9th century) and the Taiheiki (14th century). The city and region are home to many attractions including the Himeji Castle (widely considered to be Japan's most beautiful feudal castle), a short ride away.
About Kobe
Kobe is the capital of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan's seventh-largest city and third-largest port city. Located on the north shore of Osaka Bay in the Kansai region, it is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area with Osaka and Kyoto. Kobe is famous for Kobe beef, Arima Onsen hot springs, and its cosmopolitan character as one of Japan's first cities to open to Western trade.
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Canada To New Zealand Grand Voyage
Azamara Pursuit · Australia · 114 nights
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Canada To Japan Grand Voyage
Azamara Pursuit · Asia · 36 nights
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Alaska to Kobe
Star Seeker · Pacific · 24 nights
from $10,399
$433 / night
Asia from Pusan
Costa Serena · Asia & Indian Ocean · 2 nights
from $583
$291 / night
Grand Japan - Tokyo to Kobe, Japan
Star Seeker · Asia & Indian Ocean · 10 nights
from $8,800
$880 / night
Japan Intensive Cruise: Tokyo, Hiroshima & Kobe
Azamara Pursuit · Asia & Indian Ocean · 15 nights
from $5,709
$380 / night
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