🌸 3 Hidden Parks in Kobe to Experience the Sea of Cherry Blossoms 🌸

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Continuing from the previous post, I recommend buying the Sannomiya-Himeji One Day Pass for the following route:
Himeji → Maiko Park → Sumaura Park → Suma
Make sure to use the “Sanyo Series” trains to fully enjoy the pass.

🌸 Maiko Park
Perfect for a slow and relaxing stroll along the coast. There’s also the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall nearby for a visit. I highly recommend purchasing tickets to go up the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge and walk along the scenic footpath. The view from the 8th floor is fantastic, offering both distant views and an exhilarating experience of walking on the glass floor (don’t worry—it's just a small section for those afraid of heights).

🌸 Sumaura Park — A Sacred Land for Experiencing the "Sea of Cherry Blossoms" 🌸
The Sannomiya-Himeji One Day Pass is key here. After exiting the station, you can exchange for a cable car ticket at the entrance. The first two sections of the cable car are free, but later sections are individually priced.
I highly recommend the Sky Bicycle (available until 4:00 PM) for just ¥200.
I arrived a bit late and nearly missed it because they only accepted coins, and I was short by ¥150. Thankfully, two kind Chinese sisters helped me out with ¥50 and even took a picture for me. It's moments like these that make solo travels feel so warm.

🌸 Suma Seaside Park
A very chill beach, perfect for sitting by the shore or at a café to relax and watch the sunset.
As I strolled along the beach, humming to one of Arashi's songs, I couldn't help but think about how life’s worries, like unfinished work, simply disappeared. The peaceful vibe was so strong, I thought, "If I must be executed here, then so be it." 😄
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Post by Fly with Jess | Apr 25, 2025