Kobe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kobe

With a population of 1,53 million, Kobe is the largest city in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kobe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kobe

If you’re looking for affordable options, MAIN DINING by THE HOUSE OF PACIFIC - ORIENTAL HOTEL (京町25) and スカイグリルブッフェ GOCOCU - 神戸ポートピアホテル (港島中町6-10-1) are great picks.

When to visit Kobe

Kobe in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kobe in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 237
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kobe in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kobe, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.

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How to Get to Kobe

Plane

When flying to Kobe, you’ll arrive at Kobe (UKB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kobe from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Kobe. The train station in Kobe is called Kobe Shin-Kobe, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kobe, you’ll arrive at Kobe (UKB), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kobe from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Kobe. The train station in Kobe is called Kobe Shin-Kobe, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kobe

Airlines serving Kobe

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,570 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kobe

From 5-star hotels such as the Ana Crowne Plaza Kobe, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Ariston Hotel Kobe, Kobe offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 459 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kobe

Most booked hotels in Kobe

Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 954+
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 716+
Hotel Okura Kobe
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 261+
Negiya Ryofukaku
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 753+
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 243+
Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 125+

Hiring a car in Kobe

Expect to pay AED 4.15 per litre in Kobe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kobe, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.15 per litre in Kobe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kobe, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.