Next, head over to Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown, just a short walk from Ikuta Shrine. The lively atmosphere hits you with Chinese street food stalls, quirky shops, and the hum of activity.

On the way to see where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist we made a short stop at another holy place. Within site of the rebuilt arch of the early pilgrims' chapel marking the spot where Elijah ...