Locations
Konan University - Okamoto
A private university with campuses in Okamoto, Nishinomiya, and Port Island. Konan University hosts Konan Chat! Konan Chat is a program in which…1473
Akachaya Cafe
This is the spot if you're looking for affordable modern age sweets with a more refined Japanese flavor. I personally suggests the house parfait…1215
Mosaic
Many fashionable restaurants with a gorgeous view. Connected to Umie mall via sky bridge. List of shops in Mosaic: http://umie.jp/shop/lists/…1254
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
A general lifestyle store in the Centergai shopping district with tons of items that are cool, useful, or both. Great place for classroom prizes or…1250
Junk Burger
That down and dirty heavy stacker burger you've been longing for. A burger joint with a variety of other izakaya type foods to indulge in...…942
Jam Jam (Jazz Cafe)
A chilled out cafe for the jazz lovers. Steady tunes of new wave and classic jazz on vinyl. Hosts a listening only seating section in addition to…1221
Hanayama Coop
The one-stop shop for basic necessities and food items for your friendly neighborhood Hanayamans. A bit more expensive, but you can't beat the…1460
Kobe City Hall
神戸市役所 (こうべしやくしょ) The location of the School Education Division, your contracting organization. Former location of the now extinct Guidance Division…1278
Kitano Dental Office
English speaking dentist right outside Hankyu West exit - clean, friendly, fast. Standard cleaning is about ¥ 2,000 after JET health insurance - make…1213
The Barber 理髪館三宮店
Great, cheap haircut place. For ￥1,500 you can get a haircut, shampoo AND shave (even if you're sporting a mountain man beard). Not sure if they'll…1235
English Speaking Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Yamada went to school in Portland, Oregon so his English is perfect. He takes national health insurance and is a just a really good dentist in…1170
Matsuda Eye Clinic (松田眼科クリニック)
Matsuda Eye Clinic Specializing in contacts, eyeglasses, and medications. English OK! They will also provide samples of contacts after getting…1175
Umie
Umie is a popular shopping center where you can find department stores, food and sports goods.947
Kobe Gaidai (Kobe City University of Foreign Studies)
”Kobe Gaidai" is the nickname lovingly used by ALT(s) for the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. It is a common venue for Kobe BOE-sponsored…1471
Konan University - Nishinomiya
The Nishinomiya campus of the private educational institution Konan University. Many Kobe and Hyogo ALT(s) volunteer in English conversation…1474
Trekking Over the Mountain to Arima Onsen
This is a personal favorite trail of mine that takes you up and over the summit of Mt. Rokko and down into Arima Onsen. The trail averages about 3 1…1276