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Kobe Port（area:KINKI／HYOGO)
Located between the mountains and the sea, the Port of Kobe has flourished as a hub for international sea transportation since the Middle Ages.
Known as one of the most beautiful ports in the world, the Port of Kobe opened in 1868 and became the first port in Japan to start an international ocean liner service in 1893.
Today, Kobe is a cosmopolitan and diverse city that combines the richness of nature and the city.
The Port of Kobe is also the gateway to the world-famous Seto Inland Sea cruises, making it an ideal turnaround port. Please enjoy a fascinating trip from the Port of Kobe.
Port Area Tourist Information
Kobe Beef
KOBE Beef is renowned for its superior flavor, tenderness, and its marbled texture. One of the highest ranked beef in Japan, you will not want to miss the o...
Sannomiya~Kobe, and Old Foreign Settlement Area
Main shopping district in Kobe where you can find nation-widely famous Kobe brand shops including confectioneries,boutiques, traditional Japanese sweets...
$10 Million Night View (Mt.Rokko)
With tall mountains close to the center of the city, there are many places to enjoy night views in KOBE. It is a great way to enjoy your overnight call.
Port Information
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| Terminal | KOBE Port Terminal | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 4-5, Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0042 |  |
| Nearest major airport | Kobe Airport ( Train 13 minute ) | |
| Nearest major train station | Kobe New Transist Port Liner Port Terminal Station | |
| Berth | Kobe Port Terminal (Shinko Pier No.4 Q1,Q2 & R) | |
| Kobe Port Terminal (Shinko Pier No.4 O1,O2) | |
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| Terminal | Naka Pier Cruise Terminal | |
| Location | 5-6, Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi ,Hyogo 650-0042 | |
| Nearest major airport | Kobe Airport ( Train 13 minute ) | |
| Nearest major train station | Subway Minato-Motomachi | |
| JR Motomachi | |
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| Berth | Naka Pier BC | |
| Service | Terminal | |
| Tourist information | ||
| Foreign exchange | ||
| shuttles | ||
| Port management | Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Kobe | |
| TEL | '+81-78-595-6289 | |
| cruise_kobeport@office.city.kobe.lg.jp | ||
| Related links | Kobe Port JAPAN (Link to an external website) | |
| COVID-19 Information URL | COVID?19 MEASURES PORT OF KOBE | Information about the Novel Coronavirus |
Videos
(JP)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U7ZiBroRSc
(EN)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U7ZiBroRSc
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