Another batch of shots from around Kobe today. The theme (though unintentional) was definitely an overarching look at the city – from a number of different perspectives.
First we have Suwakoen, a park in the foothills of the Rokko Mountains, which provide one-half of the dramatic backdrop for this city (the other being the sea). Today’s journeys indeed spanned both the mountains and the port, and I’d note that in the full range of travels depicted here, I never used a motorized conveyance apart from an elevator – Kobe is eminently walkable. Don’t get me wrong. I’m, putting a ton of miles on the tires (I’ve been here a less than a week, and I’m already struggling to keep my pants from falling down), but being to get to all these places on foot is a big advantage for this town over more sprawling Japanese cities.
After Suwakoen (where I had a visit from some kumabachi – I love these stingless and scary-looking carpenter bees which like to get all up in your grill, but can do you no harm whatsoever) it was Sorakuen, the traditional Japanese garden that’s only about 300 meters from my place. It’s smaller than some (as befits Kobe) but does have a couple of Important Cultural Properties and some lovely vistas. Finally the Kobe Waterfront, known broadly as Harborland, which stretches from the Port Tower area to the vicinity of Kobe Station. It was a lot of walking, but I took all of this area in over the course of a couple of hours.
Mayuf
March 28, 2018 at 8:35 amThanks
elianthos80
March 28, 2018 at 3:36 pmThese make the soul good 🙂 also I hope you have a good belt with holes to spare 😛
Guardian Enzo
March 28, 2018 at 3:58 pmI’m out of holes!
elianthos80
March 28, 2018 at 5:30 pmGet thee a new hole (or a few) then >D trim waistline times ahoy <3
G2
March 28, 2018 at 3:37 pmNơw you have successfully made me realize how I much I miss Japan and its scenery
Ronbb
March 28, 2018 at 10:34 pmLove all these photos…totally put a smile on my face. Thanks Enzo. I’ve never been to Kobe, so it’s great to see it from your lens!
I really love walkable cities…walkability can transform and uplift the experience, making everything in life more enjoyable. At the same time, I was thinking about your back…
Guardian Enzo
March 29, 2018 at 1:29 amAs long as you don’t overdo it, walking is generally good for the back. But if it’s acting up, I’m grounded.
Ronbb
March 29, 2018 at 6:06 pmLove walking…great for the mind, soul and body, and yes, as Charles Churchill said, “the best things carried to excess are wrong.” Take care, Enzo!