Dogs

Exploring Kobe is no fun if you always need to leave your dog behind. The good news is there are plenty of places you can go together throughout the city, ranging from parks to pet-friendly restaurants. Nagisa Park A pleasant place to take a short walk or relax outdoors with your dog is Nagisa Park. The 800-meter trail surrounds a pond, where you may be able to spot wild waterfowl and carp. Since there are no bikes allowed, it’s especially comfortable for dog walkers. Although the park is open all day, it’s important to be aware that parking is only available from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in May through October and until 5:00 p.m. in November through April. A bonus is that parking is always free. Where: 1-4–1 Wakinohamakaigandori, Chuo Ward (map) 
Website: parkful.net/2017/01/nagisa-park/ 
Open Hours: Always open Okusuma Park A larger park in Kobe open to dogs is Okusuma Park. Located near Taribata Yakujin Shrine, it’s purpose is to preserve the nature in the area. It consists of forests, streams, ponds, rice fields, and grasslands. You can park for free and then set out on the trails — since the park is expansive, you’re unlikely to see too…