The following is meant to be a guide for short trips in and around Kobe. Most are day trips but some may require an overnight stay. Some of the places are wonderful, others are good, others just a good walk.

I take no responsibility for the directions to these places; remember I can’t read signs. I take no responsibility for the physical difficulty of getting to these places; remember I like to walk. Each trip will be classified similar to the classes used in white water canoeing.

• Class 1 – extremely easy, flat paved roads, short walk, no difficulty.
• Class 2 – easy, some uphill walking or long distance, generally paved roads, little difficulty.
• Class 3 – some difficulty in length or in amount of uphill walking, maybe unpaved roads or trails.
• Class 4 – difficult, long, uphill walking, one should be tired after this trip.
• Class 5 – very difficult, should not be taken unless in perfect physical shape.
• Class 6 – cannot be taken without risking one’s life.

I will also rate each trip according to what I enjoy; the enjoyable index. This is very subjective and may also depend on weather conditions and other factors.

• + OK, not really worth the trip
• ++ Good, just a nice walk
• +++ Very good, something that should be done
• ++++ Excellent, should not be missed