Western expat living in Kobe
Generations upon generations of Western expats and their families that have come to Japan, have all enjoyed the spacious, beautiful scenery that the Shioya Estate Foreign Residence provides.
Kobe is the sixth largest city in Japan and is the capital city of the Hyōgo Prefecture. Kobe is home to approximately 1.5 million people and has over 50,000 expatriates living in the city.
The train tracks from Shioya run along the sea, a view of Awaji Island emerges, and the Seto Inland Sea and the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, the world's highest suspension bridge, are also beautifully viewed from the houses. There are mountains of Rokko in the north, where you can enjoy seasonal leisure activities such as mountain climbing and skiing at the Mt. Rokko.
The stylish cityscape in the city is well-known. You can enjoy walking around the city to find many famous brand boutiques lined around Sannomiya and Motomachi area. You can experience the latest trendy fashions in the Bay area. There are many delicious restaurants sharing the flavors of various countries in many places around the city, including Nankinmachi. You can also enjoy Kobe’s famous night views from many recommended spots in the city. The natural environments around the city are rich and luscious. You can also enjoy traditional Japanese culture by visiting Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and hot springs dotted within and around the city.
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