Japan 1-day Itinerary Idea-- KANSAI-- (Himeji Castle, Kobe Beef, Kobe Animal Kingdom).

[Note] For this trip, our "base" was in Osaka (Namba)
so if you are staying closer (in Kobe), that's even better. 
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9AM- Noon  |    HIMEJI CASTLE

Soak in some of Japan's finest feudal architecture at Himeji Castle.
 It's one of the original 12 castles in Japan that is still standing. 
Castle Official website. 

1:30PM- 2PM  |   EATING KOBE BEEF
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​No trip to Kobe is complete without eating Kobe Beef.  
We feasted at Mouriya's (full-review) for lunch and highly recommend
​a visit (try to make a reservation). 

2:30 PM-5 PM (or 5:30p depending on the time of the year)  |   KOBE ANIMAL KINGDOM
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Get some Animal therapy at the Kobe Animal Kingdom to feed and interact with many different types of animals from Capybaras, Kangaroos, Alpacas, and more.

• See my in-depth review for more photos and visiting information. ​

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