Kobe (Osaka)

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan

β€œWhere Wagyu beef meets harbour-side elegance”

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Avg. Ships / Day

12.9h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Feb – Aug

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217 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Kobe (Osaka)

Kobe sits between Osaka Bay and Mount Rokko, and the port is close enough to walk into town. The Kobe Port Tower and the waterfront district are right there. Nada-Gogō, the sake brewery district east of the centre, has several breweries open for tastings and tours. The driverless Port Liner monorail connects the port terminal to the main train stations. Kobe beef is what most people come here to try, and the city has restaurants at every price point serving it. The Great Hanshin Earthquake Memorial in Meriken Park covers the devastating 1995 earthquake and the city's reconstruction. Kitano-chō, on the hillside above the centre, has a cluster of former foreign residences from the Meiji era with European architecture. Osaka is about 30 minutes by train if you want to spend the day there instead. Kobe's Chinatown (Nankin-machi) is compact and good for a quick lunch.

Port Location

Things to do in Kobe (Osaka)

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call

Kobe Sake Tour with Expert Guide: 3+ Breweries, Tastings Included

Kobe Sake Tour with Expert Guide: 3+ Breweries, Tastings Included

4.9(181)3h 30m13:00–16:30
Fits your port day
From $104per person
Viator
Kobe: 100% Personalized Tour with Local Student Guide

Kobe: 100% Personalized Tour with Local Student Guide

4.9(80)4h09:00–13:00, 10:00–14:00, 11:00–15:00 +4
Fits your port day
From $74per person
Viator
Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

4.8(86)6h09:00–15:00, 09:30–15:30, 10:00–16:00 +6
Fits your port day
From $98per person
Viator
Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe

Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe

4.8(43)4h 30m09:30–14:00, 10:00–14:30, 10:30–15:00
Fits your port day
From $81per person
Viator
Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide

4.8(77)8h08:00–16:00, 09:00–17:00, 10:00–18:00 +6
Fits your port day
From $123per person
Viator
4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef

4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef

5.0(32)4h10:00–14:00
Fits your port day
From $178per person
Viator
Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour

Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour

5.0(24)4h10:00–14:00
Fits your port day
From $193per person
Viator
KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour

KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour

5.0(22)3h10:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Fits your port day
From $97per person
Viator
Sake Tour and Tasting in Kobe with a Sake Brewer

Sake Tour and Tasting in Kobe with a Sake Brewer

5.0(21)4h13:00–17:00
Fits your port day
From $144per person
Viator
Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

5.0(20)6h09:00–15:00, 09:30–15:30, 10:00–16:00 +6
Fits your port day
From $97per person
Viator
Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Local Tour with Licensed Guide

Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Local Tour with Licensed Guide

4.9(18)6h10:00–16:00, 10:30–16:30, 11:00–17:00 +7
Fits your port day
From $142per person
Viator
Kobe City Private Tours

Kobe City Private Tours

4.9(18)6h09:00–15:00, 10:00–16:00
Fits your port day
From $115per person
Viator

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Quick Facts

TimezoneAsia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
CurrencyJapanese Yen (JPY)
$10 β‰ˆ Β₯1,564
LanguageJapanese
TippingNot customary; can be considered rude

Todays Weather

10Β°
Partially cloudy
26 km/h
UV 3

5-Day Forecast

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Thu10Β°
Fri8Β°
Sat11Β°
Sun15Β°

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