• Whispers of the Orient
    Our first cherry blossoms!
    View from our cabin in KobeSake Brewery Museum rice bagsRiding the gondola to the top of Mount RokkoOur Gondola at Mount RokkoBeautiful view of Kobe and Osaka BaySweet spring garden at the top of Mt. RokkoMore beautiful gardensA whole building for enjoying the fragrancesThe kitchen gardenNice view with the glass houses overlooking Kobe and Osaka BayInside the Glass HousesPuppet, 3 dimensional street art?The wandering river through Arimo OnsenYoung couple in loveAlongside a street at Arimo Onsen, people soak their feet in a 104 degree hot springLandmark where we met our busThe Masurao drumming team. You can feel their energy!Say night night to Kobe

    Kobe Japan

    March 17, 2025 in Japan ⋅ 🌬 45 °F

    Visited Kobe on St. Patrick’s Day only to see our first cherry trees! Starting with a tour of the Sake Brewery Museum and tasting, we next rode the gondola to the top of Mount Rokko. Not only were the views terrific, but the gardens were also. Our excursion wrapped up at the well known Arimo Onsen hot springs. Back at the ship we saw an amazing performance by the Masurao Drumming Team.Read more