About Kobe

Kōbe (神戸) is a historic port city in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. Together with Kyoto and Osaka, it makes up the three-city agglomeration of Keihanshin (京阪神), Japan's largest after greater Tokyo.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Japanese yen (JPY)

Symbol: ¥

Language

Japanese

Phone Code

+81

International dialing code for Japan

Driving

Drive on the left

Standard for Japan

Region

Asia

Eastern Asia

How to Get to Kobe

Transportation options and arrival information

From Kobe Airport, thePort Liner light railto Sannomiya Station runs about every 10 minutes (18 minutes, ¥330). Sannomiya Station offers connections to the Japan Rail (JR), Hanshin, Hankyu and subway lines. From there, a small trip on the subway will link you to the Shin-Kobe bullet train station (¥200). If comingfromSannomiya to the airport, be sure to board a train marked "Kobe Airport", as some head to the Kita Futo branch line instead.

Safety in Kobe

Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.336)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Kobe

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Kōbe has a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from love hotels near Shin-Kobe to luxury hotels by the waterfront. If you're looking for cheaper alternatives, ask at the tourist information office in Sannomiya station (they speak English).