🌟 Kobe: A Surprisingly Charming Seaside City in Western Japan

Kobe is an underrated seaside city in Western Japan, with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, a very international flair, and an overwhelming sense of relaxation. This trip mainly focused on activities around Kobe-Sannomiya Station and Kobe Station, and half a day's itinerary is really not enough. 📍 Kobe Animal Kingdom Transportation 🚴: From Kobe-Sannomiya Station, take the Port Liner for 15 minutes to Computer Center Station, and it's right there when you exit. Operating Hours: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Thursdays) Admission 🎫: 2200 yen for adults (purchase in advance on Klook) This zoo is known for its excellent interactive experiences, categorizing animals by different regions. The animals roam through plant life akin to tropical rainforests. It's quite a special feeling to see parrots 🦜, sloths 🦥, various rare birds, lemurs, and more up close and personal, right beside and above you. The star of this zoo is a large South American bird (Picture 4), whose cute and appearance is very endearing; there are also interactive programs suitable for children with small dogs, cats, bunnies 🐰, and more. You can spend about 2-3 hours here, perfect for children under 10 years old. Note that there are fewer food options here, mostly light meals and ramen, so it's a good idea to bring some snacks. 📍 Bread Museum Transportation 🚴: From Kobe Station (about a 20-minute trip from Kobe-Sannomiya) Operating Hours: 10:00-18:00, last entry at 17:00 Admission 🎫: 2000 yen. Timed ticket reservation required in advance. My child is already 13 years old and not interested in Bread amusement projects, which are suitable for children under 6. This visit was mainly to satisfy my desire to see various cute items. The first floor is a shopping street, which is not very large, mainly consisting of sundries, stationery, and bakeries. We spent half an hour there before heading to the nearby Meriken Park to see the sea. #KobeAnimalKingdom #BreadSupermanMuseum#Kobe #KobeBeef #KobeAnimalKingdom #KobeBreadSupermanMuseum #HandmadeShoesInKobe #KobeNishinomaruFarm