Theme：
Ribbon Road at the
Foot of the Mountains
Course No. ③
Ribbon Road at the Foot of the Mountains
(West)
A walking course along a relatively flat road aiming for the end point of the Ribbon Road at the Foot of the Mountains. Starting from Sumaura Park and enjoying the scenery surrounded by the sea and mountains, you'll head towards Sanyo Nishi-Maiko Station. The long distance makes it more suitable for those in good shape.
Located at the western end of the Rokko Mountain Range, you can gradually enjoy the approaching Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
History
Origin and History of Ribbon Road at the Foot of the Mountains (West)
The Goshikizuka Kofun is the largest keyhole-shaped tomb in Hyogo Prefecture, boasting a total length of 194 meters. Also known as the Sentsubo Kofun, it's a spot where you can experience the magnificent and advanced ancient civil engineering techniques.
Additionally, Kai Shrine is the ancestral shrine of Tarumi Ward, with large torii gates lined up. Many people visit the shrine for safety in sea and land travel, warding off evil, and safe childbirth.
START!
Sumaura Koen Station
Spot 1
Sumaura Park
There are viewpoint signs at Sumaura Park and the revolving observation deck near Sumaura Koen Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway, where you can enjoy scenic views typical of Kobe.
Other Points of Interest
Guggenheim House
・Built around 1908, it is believed to have been designed by the British architect Alexander Nelson Hansell.
・A mansion in a colonial style typical of the foreign settlement.
・Visitors can enter the building by taking a tour or attending an open house event.
Other Points of Interest
Takinochaya Station
・The name "Takinochaya" of the Sanyo Electric Railway comes from the small waterfall that Tarumi was also named after due to its close proximity, and the tea shops along the highway.
Spot 2
Hiraiso Lawn Square
（Lover's Cape）
Hiraiso Lawn Square (Hiraiso Green Area, Lover's Cape, Hiraiso Sea Fishing Park) is a representative recreational zone of Tarumi.
Spot 3
Kai Shrine
Kai Shrine is the ancestral shrine of Tarumi Ward. Many people visit the shrine for safety in sea and land travel, warding off evil, and safe childbirth.
Large torii gates line up from the sea side.
Other Points of Interest
Goshikizuka Kofun
・Restored to its original appearance from the latter half of the 4th century, visitors can experience advanced ancient civil engineering techniques.
・One of the attractions of the Goshikizuka Kofun is its pathway constructed up to the top of the tumulus, allowing visitors to climb up.
Spot 4
Azur Maiko
(Viewpoint Sign -
BE KOBE Monument)
At Azur Maiko, you can capture a photo with the BE KOBE monument and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge together.
With approximately 800 meters of sandy beach where gentle waves lap against the shore, there's a resort-like atmosphere here. The highly transparent seawater attracts crowds of people for swimming and playing on the rocks in the summer.
In early summer, you can find beach morning glories on the sandy beach of Azur Maiko.
Beach morning glories are perennial herbs in the morning glory family. They prefer sandy soil and bloom flowers resembling those of morning glories, about 5 centimeters in diameter, on rocky shores and sandy beaches.
Other Points of Interest
Maiko Park
（(Ijokaku)）
・The three-story octagonal hall, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, serves as the symbol.
・Built in 1915 as a second home for Kobe's trading merchant, Kindo Go.
Other Points of Interest
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
（(Bridge Exhibition Center)）
・A science museum located near the foot of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
・Introduces the technology used in the construction of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge, through models, videos, panels, etc.
・A spot where you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from directly below!
GOAL!
Sanyo Nishi-Maiko Station
(Starting and ending point of the Ribbon Road at the Foot of the Mountain)
