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From Major International Airports

From Kansai International Airport (KIX)

The most convenient airport for accessing Kobe. You have several options:

Airport Limousine Bus

  • Direct service to Sannomiya Station (Central Kobe)
  • Travel time: About 65 minutes
  • Cost: ¥2,000 per person
  • Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
  • Tickets available at the airport bus counter

Bay Shuttle (High-speed Ferry)

  • Connects KIX to Kobe Airport
  • Travel time: 30 minutes
  • Cost: ¥1,950
  • Follow with a short Port Liner ride to Sannomiya
  • Operates several times daily

Train (JR Line)

  • Take JR Airport Express HARUKA to Osaka Station
  • Transfer to JR Special Rapid Service to Kobe
  • Total time: About 75 minutes
  • Cost: Approximately ¥2,380
  • Covered by Japan Rail Pass

From Osaka International Airport (Itami)

Airport Limousine Bus

  • Direct service to Sannomiya Station
  • Travel time: 40 minutes
  • Cost: ¥1,050
  • Frequent departures throughout the day

From Major Cities

From Tokyo

Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

  • Take Nozomi or Hikari trains from Tokyo Station
  • Travel time: 2 hours 50 minutes (Nozomi) or 3 hours (Hikari)
  • Cost: Around ¥14,500
  • Hikari trains covered by Japan Rail Pass
  • Arrive at Shin-Kobe Station

From Osaka

JR Special Rapid Service:

  • From Osaka Station to Sannomiya Station
  • Travel time: 25 minutes
  • Cost: ¥410
  • Trains every few minutes

Hanshin Line

  • From Umeda to Sannomiya
  • Travel time: 35 minutes
  • Cost: ¥320
  • Excellent for accessing downtown areas

From Kyoto

Shinkansen

  • From Kyoto Station to Shin-Kobe
  • Travel time: 28 minutes
  • Cost: ¥3,080
  • Covered by Japan Rail Pass

JR Special Rapid Service

  • More economical option
  • Travel time: 50 minutes
  • Cost: ¥1,080
  • Regular departures

Getting Around Kobe

From Shin-Kobe Station to City Center

Subway

  • 2 minutes to Sannomiya Station
  • Cost: ¥210

Walking

  • 15-20 minutes to downtown
  • Pleasant route through Kobe’s streets

City Transportation

Municipal Subway

  • Connects major tourist spots
  • Easy-to-use system with English signage

Port Liner

  • Automated guideway transit
  • Connects Sannomiya to Harborland and Kobe Airport

City Loop Bus

  • Tourist-friendly circular route
  • Stops at major attractions
  • One-day pass available

Travel Tips

  • Purchase IC cards (ICOCA, Suica, etc.) for convenient travel
  • Consider the Kobe 1-Day Pass for unlimited city transport
  • Major stations have tourist information centers with English-speaking staff
  • Download the Kobe City Navigation app for offline directions
  • Most signs in central Kobe include English translations
  • Taxis are readily available but relatively expensive

Best Areas to Stay

  1. Sannomiya: Central location, shopping, dining
  2. Harbourland: Waterfront views, entertainment
  3. Kitano: Historic area, quiet atmosphere
  4. Shin-Kobe: Convenient for Shinkansen travelers