Established in 1868 at the same time as the opening of Kobe Port, Kyoryuchi allowed foreigners to live and do business freely. Then, due to the revision of the Treaty, It was returned, it was called the“Old Foreign Settlement”. Now, we have arranged for a “Walking Tour of the Old Foreign Settlement” which hopefully would help you enjoy the cityscape with its exotic atmosphere.
You can intimately feel Kobe’s history through numerous historic sites and monuments scattered around the area.

This event will provide explanations in English using a wireless guide system.

We look forward to your participation.

The tour will be held as follows:

Date and Time	May 13 (Sat), 2023; 13:00～15:30 pm
Place	Higashi Yuenchi park and The Old Settlement
Applicants	International students living in Hyogo prefecture or attending schools in Hyogo prefecture
Capasity	10 persons. first-come/first-served basis
Deadline	Apply by May 11 (Thu)
Fee	Free of charge
PROGRAM	All explanatons will be in English.
	13:00	Assemble at JR Sannomiya Station (West exit) close to Hankyu Sannomiya Station (East exit )
	13:15	Walk to Kobe City Hall 1st floor lobby. Start the walking tour
	15:00	Walk to the conference room after the walking tour in Chinatown (coffee break) Held an exchange meeting with volunteer guides (Kobe city guide with photos, etc.)
	15:30	End of exchange meeting Dissolution