We woke up early and were collected from Ihouse by Taka. Andy and Tonje slept in the back seat while the two tour guides enjoyed their shared love of music for the three hour trip down to Kobe. Andy had picked the place and Taka kindly afforded us the trip which he and myself were making for the second time.
Taking the Shin-Kobe ropeway, we sailed through the Rokko mountains. Up past the Nunobiki waterfall and the Herb Garden which we would later explore, was much to my suprise, a German theme outdoor dining area and scent house. Wandering back down through the herbs and rose gardens was like wandering through a dream.
Ikuta shrine was the next destination on what was ever more evidently a decent travel schedule. Before attending to pray, Starbucks was located (was getting low on coffee) and happily enjoyed.
Shrines are forever a point of fascination for me.
Nankinmachi is Kobe's Chinatown and is quite a sight in the evening with its many Chinese lanterns, stone zodiac animal statues and streets lined with food carts. Despite the many foods on offer, there was only one restaurant that would satisfy my hunger for the sublime Kobe cuisine. Kobe kyu time!.
Kobe harbourland is a well known destination for lovers. Riding the Ferris wheel overlooking the harbor it's easy to understand why this is. Dessert was enjoyed here and the maccha souffle was superb despite taking half an hour to cook.
Our return was late though my tiredness gave Andy and Taka a welcomed chance to chat about Taka's beloved Germany specific things that he could not discuss with the Australian.
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