Mosaic — Local services in Kobe

Randomly came to Mosaic after checking in the first day of the trip and stumbled upon a great place. There is so much to see here and even having been to Tokyo and Osaka, I feel like Mosaic is simple yet very interesting on its own.

I felt the mall was very kid friendly. If you love to shop for souvenirs and gifts, this is your place. You can find Kiddy Land here, Snoopy Town, Totoro, Sanrio and many more character shops. There’s also a lot of food to choose from. Local foods, steak houses, noodles shops, western fusion, you name it. There was one shop in particular that I loved. I didn’t catch the name but it sold various childhood Japanese snacks and chocolates, and you can buy them all individually at great prices. As a foreigner, I think this is a great way to help us sample all sorts of sweets and snacks without having to buy the entire packs.

We came back here at night to see the night scene and didn’t expect to see fireworks. Unfortunately after we had dinner, the stores were all already closed. 8pm is such an early closing time compared to where I’m from. But that’s okay. Just went back. Parking here was cheap. We were there for 2 hours. And parking...

Kobe Harborland umie is a prominent shopping and entertainment complex located in Kobe's waterfront area. The complex is divided into two main sections, North and South, connected on the first and third floors. It offers a wide array of retail stores, restaurants, a food court, and a movie theater, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Visitors appreciate the mall's accessibility via public transportation and the convenience of parking validation for purchases over 2,000 yen. Additionally, holders of the Umie card receive the first hour of parking free.

The complex is seamlessly connected to the Mosaic mall, which features international restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, including a movie theater. The observation deck in the Mosaic area provides picturesque views of the Kobe Harbor, especially during twilight.

Overall, Kobe Harborland umie offers a comprehensive shopping and entertainment experience, making it an ideal place to spend a few hours exploring, dining, and enjoying the scenic...

A 5 star location with 5 star variety of shopping, dining and activities for the whole family. It’s just by Meriken Park. There’s lots of stores to shop in from clothing, shoes, to trinkets, chocolates, characters like snoopy, Ultraman, Sanrio and some other Japanese ones I’m not sure. The whole place is interconnected and you can also access Anpanman character museum and mall which is also interesting. Will be spoilt for choice of dining for various Japanese and western restaurants or snack bars. Easily walkable from Kōbe Sannomiya city Center with great views of the port skyline in...