About Kobe
General Information
Kobe is a beautiful port city in western Japan with a
population of 1.5 million, located less than an hour by
train from Osaka and Kyoto.
Kobe opened as Japan’s first international trading port in
1868, and since then has developed into an international
city that has adopted Western customs and culture.
Kobe tourism is characterized by its compact cityscape and
cosmopolitan environment cultivated by its history.
The downtown area stretches approximately 2 km from north to
south, between the sea and the mountains. Within this area,
there are beautifully landscaped waterfront areas such as
Meriken Park & Harbor Land, the Kitano area with its
European-style houses, and Nankinmachi Chinatown, and many
shopping and dining spots.
A short distance away, you can enjoy the rich nature of Mt.
Rokko and Mt. Maya, Japan’s largest sake production area
(Nada Gogo), and one of the most famous hot spring resorts
in Japan (Arima Onsen).
And of course, don’t forget to try the world-famous Kobe
Beef!
Access
Access to Kobe is really simple and convenient. It is within an
hour from Kyoto and Osaka, as well as the major regional airport,
Kansai International Airport (KIX), and transport options include
trains, buses, and also the Shinkansen (bullet train).
We recommend you to stay and take enough time to enjoy everything in
Kobe, but transport access is so convenient that you can make a day
trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
Access / Official Travel Guide of KOBE
(For more details about Kobe, please visit https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/access/ )