Kobe City

Spending time with animals is a great way to switch off and unwind for a few hours. Whether you want to get up close and pet or admire from a distance, a trip to a local zoo or farm can make for the ideal family day out. Here is a selection of the best places to visit in Kobe. Kobe Animal Kingdom This giant 10-acre greenhouse-like venue on Port Island is one of Kobe’s top family attractions. The animals are very friendly and well looked after, given plenty of space, and many interact with the public. You can get in close and feed pet or play with many of the zoo’s inhabitants. There is a great selection here, from dogs and cats to alpacas, capybaras, raccoons, and kangaroos. This animal kingdom also boasts one of the largest owl enclosures in the world. You can watch bird shows, go on camel rides and chill out in the botanical garden—a great option for keeping kids entertained for a whole day. Website: https://en.kobe-oukoku.com/ Rokkosan Farm Rokkosan Farm is a pasture farm located high up in Mount Rokko. It is a friendly sightseeing farm where you can travel and soak in the sights by…