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Sannomiya

Preserved in the archive in 2011. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.

Sannomiya is the central business district of Kobe with many department stores, shopping centers and speciality shop. Sannomiya is a major transport where several train lines meet. With JR, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, Kobe Municipal Subway and Kobe New Transit all meet in Sannomiya. Sannomiya is the center of Kobe and there are many shops and restaurants in this area. Train lines in Sannomiya: - Japan Rail - Hankyu Railway - Hanshin Railway - Kobe Municipal Subway - Kobe New Transit Picture: JR Sannomiya Station Kobe Department Stores & Shopping Centers in Sannomiya: - Sogo Department Store - Marui Department Store - Santica Shopping Center - OPA Shopping Center Picture: Marui Department Store Sannomiya Kobe Landmark Buildings in Sannomiya: - Kobe City Office - Kansai Electric Power Building - NTT Building - OPA Shopping Center Picture: Kobe City Office Sannomiya Ikuta Shrine Established in 201, Ikuta Jinja is the most popular shrine among Kobe people, where many people visit here for a New Year prayer. The buildings were destroyed many times by natural disasters over the year but rebuilt every time. Picture: Ikuta Shrine Sannomiya |

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