Discovering the Hidden Beauty of Kobe from Rooftop Parking Lots
Kobe's cityscape is incredibly close to Mount Rokko, offering stunning views that can be experienced in everyday life. For those who were born and raised in Kobe, this might seem too ordinary to appreciate, but for someone like me who moved here as an adult, it feels fresh and exciting.
There are several breathtaking spots in Kobe that are not typically listed in guidebooks or on tourism websites. One of these hidden gems is rooftop parking lots. In Kobe, elevated highways and railway tracks can sometimes obstruct the view of Mount Rokko. However, from a rooftop parking lot, there are no such obstructions, providing a clear and magnificent view. For example, the photo below was taken from the rooftop parking lot of Nitori in Mikage.
My photography skills might not do justice to the beauty, but the actual view is incredibly beautiful. This isn't limited to just this location; you can enjoy the beauty of Mount Rokko from the rooftop parking lots of various buildings.
When you visit Kobe and go shopping at large stores or shopping malls, I highly recommend parking your car in a rooftop parking lot.