Kobe, Japan

Introduction

Located in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Honshu Island, Kobe is a city of 1.5 million west of Osaka. Kobe became a port as early as the 8th century and flourished as trade increased. The city was devastated by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on January 17, 1995, which killed over 4500 people. Today, Kobe has been rebuilt and there are no visible signs of damage in the city.

City of Kobe Website

Hyogo Prefecture Tourism Information

Kobe Harbourfront
Note : Larger versions of photos 4938-4990 are currently offline and will be posted shortly.

Portopia Hotel Sky Lounge ( Portopia Hotel )

These photos were taken from the Portopia Hotel's Sky Lounge on the 30th Floor. The hotel is located on Port Island south of the city. All the photos were taken from the north side of the lounge.

Plastic Food ( Portopia Hotel )

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Introduction
Located in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Honshu Island, Kobe is a city of 1.5 million west of Osaka. Kobe became a port as early as the 8th century and flourished as trade increased. The city was devastated by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on January 17, 1995, which killed over 4500 people. Today, Kobe has been rebuilt and there are no visible signs of damage in the city. City of Kobe Website Hyogo Prefecture Tourism Information
Kobe Harbourfront Note : Larger versions of photos 4938-4990 are currently offline and will be posted shortly.






Portopia Hotel Sky Lounge ( Portopia Hotel )
These photos were taken from the Portopia Hotel's Sky Lounge on the 30th Floor. The hotel is located on Port Island south of the city. All the photos were taken from the north side of the lounge.








Plastic Food ( Portopia Hotel )