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Kobe

Kobe · Japan · 34.68, 135.19

An international trading port since its opening, between Mount Rokko and Osaka Bay, where a blend of Japanese and Western culture thrives in areas such as Kitano and through Kobe beef. Its setting offers both nighttime harbor views and mountain greenery.

Port highlights

About 1.5 million

Population

A warm, humid climate with four distinct seasons.

Climate

Japanese

Language

Japanese yen (JPY)

Currency

April to May and October to November

Best time to visit

Local food

Kobe beef, Western-style confectionery (sweets), Chinese food in Chinatown, and akashiyaki

Sights

Kobe Kitano Ijinkan (foreign residences) districtKobe Port and Meriken ParkKobe Nankinmachi (Chinatown)Mount Rokko ropewayArima Onsen hot springs

Monthly average high / low temperatures

9°

3°Jan

10°

3°Feb

14°

6°Mar

19°

11°Apr

24°

17°May

27°

21°Jun

30°

25°Jul

32°

26°Aug

29°

23°Sep

23°

17°Oct

18°

11°Nov

12°

6°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Kobe · about 2.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)97 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac cost about the same.

¥108

Water 370 ml

¥485

Coffee

¥730

Inexpensive meal

¥650

Local beer

¥500

Big Mac

Prices from Osaka, in the same metropolitan area · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

UKB

Nearest airport

20–30 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Japan & AsiaOct 2026

Sources

Secondary sourcejma.go.jp
Encyclopediaja.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcekobe-meriken.or.jp

Source: Wikipedia “Wikipedia article (Japanese)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Kobe

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

10-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama (Osanbashi)

Sources