Places worth the detour in Kobe
27 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Kobe, Japan, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (12). Best known: Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. 25 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 27, ranked 27
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Kansai International Airport
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Renowned
Airport serving Kobe, Osaka, and Kyoto, Japan
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3.Akashi Castle
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Japanese castle in Akashi, Hyogo prefecture
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4.Jōdo-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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5.Taisan-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 8th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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9.Nōfuku-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 9th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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10.Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Archaeology
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Building in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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12.Kobe Municipal Arboretum
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden and arboretum in Kobe, Japan
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15.Bodai-ji Temple
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple of the Shingon Buddhism sect dedicated to Bhaiṣajyaguru Buddha in Sanda, Japan
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17.Suma Temple
Sacred sites · 9th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple of the Shingon Buddhism sect dedicated to Āryāvalokiteśvara in Suma-ku, Japan
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23.Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Japan)
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Japan
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24.Nyoi-ji Temple, Kobe
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple dedicated to Kṣitigarbha in Kobe, Japan
