Chicken George
(http://www.chicken-george...) one of the most famous place with live music in japan. near sannomiya station.
Kobe Luminaire
Japan's best display of lights. From early to mid-December, visitors can come to see the large, flamboyant light displays. Along with being beautiful, the lights and the event itself have a deeper meaning: The luminaries began in 1995 after the Great Hanshin Earthquake devastated the city of Kobe. Each light is said to represent one life lost during in the earthquake. In the past, it was lit during the entire month of December however, the cost of keeping it lit has forced the city to reduce the number of days. Check the website before planning your visit to see when they will be lit during your visit.
Mt. Rokko
å ç²å±± rokko-san and its rock garden, the first an easy cable car trip for suitable romantic evenings, the second a light day's hiking with an excellent view. the view over the glittering expanse of osaka bay is canonized as one of the three great night views. the mt. rokko ice festival is held here every february around valentine's day. please note that despite its fame, the mt. rokko and adjacent mt. maya cable car routes actually close prior to sunset for most months of the year outside of july, august and special events.