--- title: "Kobe (Osaka) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kobe-osaka description: "Where Wagyu beef meets harbour-side elegance" --- # Kobe (Osaka) πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Β· Japan Β· Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Where Wagyu beef meets harbour-side elegance" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 239 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (39 sailings), Apr (35 sailings), Feb (33 sailings) ## 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. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 34.6649, 135.3089 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kobe%20(Osaka)/@34.66486,135.30885,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kobe%20(Osaka)&ll=34.66486,135.30885&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kobe (Osaka) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kobe Sake Tour with Expert Guide: 3+ Breweries, Tastings Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1ca97c6f-38c5-4e4a-b232-03f67d2256dc.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (188) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €93 | Viator | | [Kobe : Customizable Private Tour w/ Local Student Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8afd5190-23a2-4d8c-a6bf-e40073b7504d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (90) | 4h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6d9de286-44c3-46d0-9633-eac96c258429.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (92) | 6h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b451d71f-9b8e-42c5-9c90-802cc19ef019.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (43) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €73 | Viator | | [Kobe Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private & Custom Tour with a Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5917e4eb-a5b5-41de-8387-9c6317f8e23f.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (79) | 8h | βœ“ | €107 | Viator | | [4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0d7d69c6-4d2c-45a5-8cbb-b2b444ce2ccf.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (32) | 4h | βœ“ | €159 | Viator | | [Premium Kobe Beef Experience and Sake Tasting Culinary Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/59d9284a-8b87-4e5e-928d-e434fd33519c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (30) | 4h | βœ“ | €190 | Viator | | [KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5fb7b442-7d6a-4225-9030-671ee5d9c6b7.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (22) | 3h | βœ“ | €87 | Viator | | [Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b64bf0ca-df27-4197-baeb-e4600350fffe.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (21) | 6h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Sake Tour and Tasting in Kobe with a Sake Brewer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/58d1bd31-120e-4af8-a697-b3441cc0c14a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (21) | 4h | βœ“ | €130 | Viator | | [Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Local Tour with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/969f2360-d775-43da-b03e-845e493eaf9a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (18) | 6h | βœ“ | €127 | Viator | | [Kobe Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3fe7b04e-f776-4f8e-8330-65733a0a009f.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (16) | 6h | βœ“ | €312 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Wakayama](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/wakayama.md): 28 nm - [Maizuru](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/maizuru.md): 50 nm - [Tokushima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokushima.md): 51 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-tide-shanghai-to-yokohama~RCL-SPECTRUM-20280315-8.md)** - **Price:** €796 per person (€1,591 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Spectrum Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/spectrum-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2028-03-15 - **Itinerary:** Silk & Tide – Shanghai to Yokohama ## Featured Cruises from Kobe (Osaka) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Lacquer & Tide – Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | €1,028 | | [Neon Monsoons – Busan, Kobe & Yokohama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/neon-monsoons-busan-kobe-yokohama~RCL-SPECTRUM-20270103-8.md) | Spectrum Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-01-03 | 8 | €1,077 | | [Far East Discovery – Yokohama, Hong Kong & Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-discovery-yokohama-hong-kong-singapore~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270225-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-25 | 12 | €1,341 | ## Browse Cruises - 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