28 сент. 2013 г.

Harbourland Kobe

A shopping district with a European aesthetic

By John Carter

Community writer

Watching the city from the Port Tower at night is something not to be missed

Watch the sun set after shopping or a meal is an excellent way to end the day

An interesting feature of Mosaic's ocean side promenade

The king has left the building. Well Harajuku Tokyo to be more precise. The statue was formerly located there until being move to Harbourland

Kobe Port Tower offers incredible views during the day but watching the city at night is a whole different experience

Keeping in tune with the area's European feel, Kobe is hosting it's own Oktoberfest until the 23 of September

Kobe has its very own Notre Damn though it looks somewhat different to the original I might add

The Concerto company offers dinning experience whilst sailing Kobe bay

Kobe Harborland is the place to go for all your shopping and dining needs. Built on the former site of a Japanese National Railways freight depot in 1992, this more recently developed shopping district gives the city an aura much different from its Kansai neighbors.

With a primarily European design you might even forget you’re in Japan. Located in Kobe’s port, enjoying some retail therapy or a bite to eat with a Pacific sea breeze in the air is what makes this area of the city a great place to spend the day. Mosaic is the main host of restaurants in the district and closet to the harbor. With a huge selection of various cuisines available you may just find yourself stuck for choice. Harborland also has its own Ferris wheel as well as the Kobe port tower so getting a great vantage point over the city and surrounding mountains couldn't be easier.