Feb 10, 2013 - 1 min read

Manhole Covers of Kobe

A remarkable sense of design and attention to detail

By Manish Prabhune

Community writer

Manhole cover in the front of Marui OIOI department store at Sannomiya station

Jazz Street manhole cover at Kitanozaka

Famous sights in Kobe are featured here: Weathercock House, Mosaic, Kobe Harborland

Historical district Kitano Ijinkan to Kobe Harborland depicted on this manhole cover

Shin-Kobe station manhole cover

Kobe Municipal Building manhole cover

Kobe, belonging to the UNESCO Cities of Design, takes advantage of its creative potential to support the social and economic development of the region. A certain sense of design can be felt across the whole city, which includes even manhole covers. Have a look at a selection of them here.

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