Sannomiya Spring 2025 Walking Tour starts at Kobe’s New Landmark – GLION ARENA KOBE

Hello, YouTube. Starting today, I’m leaving Tokyo to take a trip around the Kansai region. The main reason for this journey is to visit the Osaka World Expo 2025, but since I’m currently in Kobe, I’d like to spend the first day walking around the Sannomiya area. We’ll begin our walk at GLION ARENA KOBE, a brand-new landmark in Kobe and the new home of the city’s professional basketball team, and make our way toward Sannomiya Station. Alright, let’s get going!

*** [CORRECTION] *** The station labeled as Sannomiya Station in the opening intro is actually Motomachi Station. Sannomiya Station is located one stop east of there.

Today I’m beginning a journey through the Kansai region, and my first stop is Kobe. Our walk starts at GLION ARENA KOBE, a brand-new landmark and the home of Kobe’s professional basketball team. From there, we head into the heart of the city — passing through the vibrant Chinatown in Nankinmachi, where the streets are lined with colorful lanterns and delicious street food. We then stroll through the elegant Western-style district near Daimaru Kobe, known for its stylish boutiques and European charm. Finally, we walk through shopping arcades, a lively and bustling street filled with shops, cafes, and locals going about their day, before arriving at Sannomiya Station — the city’s central hub. Enjoy the unique blend of cultures, architecture, and everyday life that makes Kobe such a fascinating city. As always, there’s no background music or narration — just the real sounds and sights of the walk, so you can feel like you’re right here with me.

Walking Route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=12QJxHw9t65RI5WC6Ro3HIhJBDyuXmIg&usp=sharing
Date & Time: 2025/05/22 12:25 27°C/81°F

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Chapters
0:00 Opening Title
0:45 GLION ARENA KOBE
12:39 Kobe Port Museum
29:01 Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi
32:40 Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street
36:55 Daimaru Kobe Department Store
43:08 Sannomiya Shrine
46:22 Torii Gate of Ikuta Shrine
47:38 Kobe Sannomiya Center-gai Shopping Street
58:44 Sankita-dori St
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Recording Devices
Video:
・DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Audio:
・Roland Binaural Microphones CS-10EM
・Tascam DR-07MKII

7 Comments

  1. 0:40 三ノ宮駅ではなく元町駅…?

    三ノ宮駅は画面でいうと、
    画面やや右上にある、縦にのびる太い道 (フラワーロード) の北側先端で切れかかっている駅あたりですね!

    三ノ宮周辺はかつてよく行っていました。
    懐かしい光景をありがとうございます✨