[2025 Kobe Attraction] Travel Guide for Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel (Updated Mar)

Kobe is more than just a beef! So here’s the things you can doon your DAY TOUR to Kobe! 😊 
1. FIRST and most important! Don't miss out on the iconic Kobe Beef. 🥩 We tried the famous steakland restaurant where the steak is prepared on the grill right in front of you. 
2. Stroll at CHINATOWN and eat a fluffy pork bun! It’s sooo deliciouuus! 🥯 
3. Explore the vibrant HARBORLAND where you can withess the mosaic Ferris wheel, the Kobe Port Tower, and the famous 'Be Kobe' sign. 
4. Make sure to visit NISHIMURA COFFEE, a historic café that served the first black coffee in Japan back in 1984. 
5. And last one, head over to MACCHA HOUSE and taste the viral mactha tiramisu. 
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I took the kids to Kansai, Japan 🇯🇵 for a trip a while ago, we stayed in Osaka, spent a day in Kobe, and found out that besides beef 🐂, it's actually also very suitable for 👨‍👩‍👦 parent-child tours. ⭕️Itinerary 🔸(Morning) Kitano Ijinkan Street 🔸(Afternoon) Kobe Port, Maritime Museum, Anpanman Museum 🔸(Evening) Mosaic Ferris wheel to watch the sunset ✅There are Kintetsu and other trains from Osaka to Kobe, it is recommended to go to Kobe's 🚊 'Sannomiya' station, which is closest to Kobe city. ✅Kitano Ijinkan Street💒 is an early foreigner residential area in Japan, now many old buildings are preserved, separate 🎫 tickets are required for admission. ✅Kitano Ijinkan area has Japan's first Starbucks ☕️, you can have a coffee here and take a photo 📸 of this retro two-story building. ✅The Maritime Museum 🚢 is not far from the big LOGO of Kobe Port, there are many introductions to the history of Kobe Port and models of ships, and some interactive experiences, such as driving trains 🚞, ships, etc., which can be experienced for free 🆓, kids 👦 will like it. ✅The Anpanman Museum is under the Mosaic Ferris wheel 🎡, there are many facilities suitable for children, very suitable for young children. ✅The bakery 🍪 on the first floor has freshly made breads of various Anpanman shapes and different flavors every day, you must buy and try, the taste is delicious 😋. ✅In the evening, you can take a ride on the Ferris wheel 🎡, and watch the sunset 🌅 of Kobe Port by the way, although it's only one round, the scenery is beautiful and it's worth it 👍. ✅For the return trip to Osaka, you can choose to depart from 🚊 Motomachi Station, which is closer to Kobe Port, which can save a lot of walking.

Good places to visit in Kobe: Mosaic Square Ferris Wheel The Mosaic Ferris Wheel, located in Kobe Harborland, decorates the port with colorful lights and has become an important local landmark. In the past, I only saw it from afar, but this time I actually took a ride on it and it was nice to appreciate the night view of Kobe Port from a different angle. Umie, a famous shopping mall near Kobe Port, is divided into three areas: Mosaic, South Plaza and North Plaza. The Ferris wheel is located in the Mosaic area and is said to be a popular spot for couples to date. The ticket price is 800 yen per person, and foreign tourists with passports can enjoy a 200 yen discount. A full circle takes about 10 minutes, and this is another popular facility for enjoying the night view of Kobe Port. Kobe Port Tower was built in 1963. It is 108 meters high and is the world's first steel tube observation tower. It is mainly red in color and has symmetrical hyperbolic lines. The color and design of the entire port tower are very fashionable and modern, making it one of Kobe's most important landmarks. The interior of Kobe Port Tower is divided into three floors on the ground and a five-story observation hall. The observation hall adopts a 360-degree viewing design. Looking west, you can see Harborland, which is the Ferris wheel, and the famous shopping malls - Mosaic Plaza and umie department store. To the north, you can see Sannomiya, Motomachi, and Mt. Rokko; to the east, you can see Meriken Park; to the south, you can see various small boats and cruise ships preparing to sail at the Kobe Port. There are many popular check-in spots here, such as the Kobe Port Lighthouse, the Maritime Museum, the Hydrangea Bell and the Starbucks Merken Park store. You can also see the romantic Kobe Port Concerto cruise ship. Many couples go on dates and take the Ferris wheel to kill time while waiting for the ship. #JapanTravel #JapanGoodPlaces #Kobe #Mosaic #FerrisWheel

I often wonder what the meaning of travel is. — In the past, when I was working, my time wasn't flexible. Things I wanted to do always had to be put off, and some I forgot about while waiting. Later, travel became my job. I often booked a flight on a whim and lived a life where I could "just go." I don't have any fixed travel companions. Photography, travel, planning—these things are mostly left to chance. I've increasingly realized that there's no such thing as a perfect travel buddy for me. Everyone has their own life trajectory, time constraints, financial situation, and pace on the road. Everyone has their own rhythm. Me? I'm like water. Whoever I'm with, I become like them. I can be a whirlwind traveler, exploring a place in three days and two nights, or I can sit with blogger friends by a distant seaside, just to capture a single shot. Until I came to Kobe. Although it was a short stay, I felt that being a low-key traveler wasn't bad either. A glance at Ando Tadao's Green Apple, unripe and sour, truly represents the hopeful youth of the future. A ride on the Mosaic Ferris Wheel, standing tall by the sea, slowly and quietly watching a seaside sunset. A glimpse of the distant Meriken Park, with huge cruise ships passing by, waiting for a grand evening fireworks display. As cycling teenagers chatted and passed by, as I stood on the rooftop watching the pedestrian crossing bustling with people, I felt like I was in a movie. When I'm willing to slow down my once hurried pace, when I forget the ticking of the clock, when I enjoy the present moment, that's the essence of travel I've been looking for. 🗺️ Be Kobe 【Kobe One-Day Itinerary】 ✅ Osaka to Kobe: JR Nada Station/Hanshin Electric Railway 🚃 → Iwaya Station, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art 🍏 Ando Tadao's Green Apple → 🚉 Kobe Sannomiya Station → Kitano Ijinkan (Foreign Residences) → Ikuta Shrine ⛩️ → Meriken Park 🚢 → Check in at the Be Kobe sculpture 🗿 → Kobe Port Tower ⚓️ → Mosaic Ferris Wheel 🎡 → Anpanman Museum 🦸🏻‍♂️ → Suma Beach 🌊 → Nankinmachi Chinatown 🏮 → Kobe Beef 🥩 → Mount Rokko cable car 🚠 — 🔸 Kobe Port Tower is super beautiful after it's lit up at night. 🔹 The Anpanman Museum closes at 5 p.m., so remember to check the time in advance. 🔻 There's a simple maze under the Mosaic Ferris Wheel, suitable for kids to play in.

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■ Kobe Mosaic JR Kobe Station, Kosoku Kobe Station, Harborland Station Kobe Mosaic is a play spot that represents Harborland in Kobe. There are a wide variety of restaurants and souvenir shops that represent Kobe. Compared to the neighboring facilities, Mosaic has many shops that are especially useful for Kobe souvenirs, such as Kobe Franz, famous for its pudding and chocolate, Kobe Kannonya, a famous cheesecake shop, and Rokko Ranch. When you go out to the sea side, you will see the Kobe Oriental Hotel and the sea in front of you, a view that is typical of Kobe in full bloom. On weekends, it is crowded with many people who come to see this view. #KobeTourism #KobeTrip #Harborland #KobeHarborland #AnpanmanMuseum