Kobe is a dream city for runners who love both mountains and sea. From the center, you can quickly reach the waterfront, where long, flat paths along the harbor and port area are perfect for easy runs or tempo sessions with wide-open ocean views. Turn inland and the Rokko mountain range rises steeply behind the city, offering natural hill-workout options and trail access for those who want a tougher challenge. Following the Kobe Marathon course lets you feel the city the way local runners do. The route starts near the city center, heads out along the coast with views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and then returns toward downtown, combining modern urban scenery, seaside stretches, and cheering neighborhoods.