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The port city of Kobe is situated in the middle of Japan\'s main island, Honshu. It was one of the country\'s first ports to be opened to international trade in the 19th century and as a result, it has a distinctive cosmopolitan flavour. Foreign traders and merchants have settled in the area over the centuries, especially in the Kitano district.

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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: is the longest suspension bridge at nearly 4kms. It was opened in 1998 and spans the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island. An exhibition centre is located at the foot of the bridge on the Kobe side and has some interesting information about the construction, as well as exhibits on other suspension bridges.

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Hakutsuru Brewery: is located in the Nada district, which is famed for being the world\'s top producer of sake. Inside this former brewery is a museum which explains the process of sake brewing, using English language video presentations; and at the end of the tour you can sample the local sake. The Hakutsuru Brewery is a short walk from Sumiyoshi station.

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