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Kobe

Kobe is a port city located in the Kansai region of Japan, northwest of Osaka on the southern side of the main island of Honshu. The city is known for its vibrant culture, modern infrastructure, and stunning natural beauty. Kobe is home to a population of over 1.5 million people and is one of the most important cities in Japan.

Kobe is situated in a picturesque location, surrounded by mountains on three sides and the Sea of Japan to the north. The city is also home to a number of famous landmarks, such as the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which is the longest suspension bridge in the world. Kobe is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with a variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from.

Kobe has a long and rich history, dating back to the 8th century. The city was the first to open its port to foreign trade in 1868 and has since become an important trading hub in the region. Kobe has also been the site of several important historical events, such as the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995, which killed over 6,400 people and destroyed much of the city’s infrastructure.

Kobe is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, offering a range of attractions and activities for visitors. From its stunning natural beauty to its vibrant culture, Kobe is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the best of Japan.

Excursion tips for a day in Kobe

Kobe is a vibrant city full of attractions and activities for tourists to enjoy. Here are some of the top things to do in Kobe on a day trip:

1. Visit the iconic Kobe Port Tower for spectacular views of the city.

2. Take a stroll through Kobe's Chinatown, a lively and colorful area full of shops and restaurants.

3. Explore the nearby Mount Rokko for breathtaking views of the city and the sea.

4. Visit the Sumaura Park to see the beautiful cherry blossoms in spring.

5. Sample the local delicacies at the famous Kobe Beef restaurants.

6. Take a boat ride around the harbor to admire the cityscape from the water.

7. Visit the Kitano Ijinkan, a preserved area of western-style houses from the late 19th century.

8. Relax in the hot springs of Arima Onsen, known for its therapeutic benefits.

9. Go shopping in the lively Sannomiya area, full of shops and boutiques.

10. Enjoy the nightlife at Harborland, a popular entertainment district.

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The climate in Kobe

Kobe in Japan has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. In Spring (March-May), the weather is mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C. In Summer (June-August), the temperature is hot and humid with temperatures reaching up to 30°C. In Autumn (September-November), the temperature is mild and the leaves start to turn red and yellow. In Winter (December-February), the temperature is cool with temperatures ranging from 0-10°C and occasional snowfall.

Cruise weather for Kobe

Our weather forecast for Kobe helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Sep. 7th 2026 Sep. 7th 2026 max: 25.6 °C
min: 23 °C 		21.5 m/s
48.6 m/s		 89.3 %
21.4 m		 84.8 %
1,003 hPa		 05:36:09
18:18:13
Sep. 8th 2026 Sep. 8th 2026 max: 27.5 °C
min: 23.7 °C 		13.7 m/s
29.5 m/s		 85.5 %
14.8 m		 86.7 %
1,004 hPa		 05:36:51
18:16:49
Sep. 9th 2026 Sep. 9th 2026 max: 24.9 °C
min: 21.4 °C 		25.4 m/s
56.5 m/s		 83.5 %
17.8 m		 83.9 %
1,007 hPa		 05:37:34
18:15:25
Sep. 10th 2026 Sep. 10th 2026 max: 25.6 °C
min: 20.7 °C 		16.8 m/s
40.9 m/s		 55.1 %
20.6 m		 67.6 %
1,017 hPa		 05:38:17
18:14:01
Sep. 11th 2026 Sep. 11th 2026 max: 27.0 °C
min: 21.5 °C 		11.1 m/s
10.5 m/s		 77.7 %
20.1 m		 78.4 %
1,019 hPa		 05:39:00
18:12:36
Sep. 12th 2026 Sep. 12th 2026 max: 29.5 °C
min: 22.7 °C 		10.0 m/s
13.9 m/s		 63.5 %
24.1 m		 79.4 %
1,020 hPa		 05:39:43
18:11:11
Sep. 13th 2026 Sep. 13th 2026 max: 29.3 °C
min: 24 °C 		9.1 m/s
15.9 m/s		 68.5 %
22.1 m		 84.0 %
1,019 hPa		 05:40:26
18:09:46
Sep. 14th 2026 Sep. 14th 2026 max: 28.6 °C
min: 23.5 °C 		18.7 m/s
29.8 m/s		 51.5 %
24.1 m		 80.7 %
1,018 hPa		 05:41:08
18:08:20
Sep. 15th 2026 Sep. 15th 2026 max: 26.8 °C
min: 22.7 °C 		15.0 m/s
33.8 m/s		 95.4 %
22.0 m		 85.6 %
1,016 hPa		 05:41:51
18:06:55
Sep. 16th 2026 Sep. 16th 2026 max: 25.9 °C
min: 22.5 °C 		15.1 m/s
35.4 m/s		 85.2 %
16.6 m		 85.4 %
1,015 hPa		 05:42:34
18:05:29
Sep. 17th 2026 Sep. 17th 2026 max: 25.8 °C
min: 22.2 °C 		13.1 m/s
23.8 m/s		 83.5 %
15.8 m		 84.7 %
1,017 hPa		 05:43:17
18:04:03
Sep. 18th 2026 Sep. 18th 2026 max: 25.5 °C
min: 22.2 °C 		9.7 m/s
12.0 m/s		 79.1 %
23.3 m		 85.5 %
1,018 hPa		 05:44:00
18:02:38
Sep. 19th 2026 Sep. 19th 2026 max: 26.9 °C
min: 22.3 °C 		20.2 m/s
33.3 m/s		 58.6 %
24.1 m		 81.4 %
1,017 hPa		 05:44:43
18:01:12
Sep. 20th 2026 Sep. 20th 2026 max: 25.9 °C
min: 21 °C 		17.7 m/s
34.2 m/s		 72.8 %
23.0 m		 79.6 %
1,015 hPa		 05:45:26
17:59:46

Cruises to Kobe

Would you like to travel to Kobe on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Kobe.

Scheduled ship calls in Kobe, Japan
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Sep. 14th 2026 Monday, 14th of Sep. 2026 Costa Serena 3014 - 3617 08:00 am 12:00 am
Oct. 5th 2026 Monday, 5th of Oct. 2026 Silver Moon 576 - 691 08:00 am 12:00 am
Oct. 6th 2026 Tuesday, 6th of Oct. 2026 Silver Moon 576 - 691 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Oct. 8th 2026 Thursday, 8th of Oct. 2026 Costa Serena 3014 - 3617 06:00 pm 12:00 am morePartnerlink
Oct. 9th 2026 Friday, 9th of Oct. 2026 Costa Serena 3014 - 3617 12:00 am 08:00 pm morePartnerlink
Oct. 13th 2026 Tuesday, 13th of Oct. 2026 MS Westerdam 1968 - 2362 09:00 am 07:00 pm
Oct. 22nd 2026 Thursday, 22nd of Oct. 2026 Seven Seas Explorer 754 - 829 12:00 pm 12:00 am
Oct. 23rd 2026 Friday, 23rd of Oct. 2026 Seven Seas Explorer 754 - 829 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Nov. 2nd 2026 Monday, 2nd of Nov. 2026 Celebrity Millennium 2158 - 2590 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Nov. 6th 2026 Friday, 6th of Nov. 2026 MS Westerdam 1968 - 2362 06:30 am 11:00 pm
Nov. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Nov. 2026 Norwegian Jade 2402 - 2882 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Jan. 9th 2027 Saturday, 9th of Jan. 2027 Spectrum of the Seas 4246 - 4819 06:30 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 16th 2027 Tuesday, 16th of Feb. 2027 Costa Deliziosa 2260 - 2712 08:00 am 06:00 pm morePartnerlink
Mar. 3rd 2027 Wednesday, 3rd of Mar. 2027 Norwegian Jade 2402 - 2882 06:30 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 9th 2027 Tuesday, 9th of Mar. 2027 MS Nautica 698 - 803 07:00 am 10:00 pm
Mar. 11th 2027 Thursday, 11th of Mar. 2027 Azamara Pursuit 704 - 774 06:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 12th 2027 Friday, 12th of Mar. 2027 Azamara Pursuit 704 - 774 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 13th 2027 Saturday, 13th of Mar. 2027 LE JACQUES CARTIER 184 - 264 06:30 am 12:00 am
Mar. 13th 2027 Saturday, 13th of Mar. 2027 MS Nautica 698 - 803 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 14th 2027 Sunday, 14th of Mar. 2027 Diamond Princess 2706 - 3247 07:00 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 15th 2027 Monday, 15th of Mar. 2027 Sapphire Princess 2678 - 3214 09:30 am 11:00 pm
Mar. 16th 2027 Tuesday, 16th of Mar. 2027 Celebrity Millennium 2158 - 2590 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 17th 2027 Wednesday, 17th of Mar. 2027 Celebrity Millennium 2158 - 2590 12:00 am 04:00 am
Mar. 20th 2027 Saturday, 20th of Mar. 2027 Seven Seas Explorer 754 - 829 10:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 21st 2027 Sunday, 21st of Mar. 2027 Seven Seas Explorer 754 - 829 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 22nd 2027 Monday, 22nd of Mar. 2027 Silver Moon 576 - 691 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 23rd 2027 Tuesday, 23rd of Mar. 2027 Silver Moon 576 - 691 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 25th 2027 Thursday, 25th of Mar. 2027 Diamond Princess 2706 - 3247 07:00 am 09:00 pm
Mar. 31st 2027 Wednesday, 31st of Mar. 2027 Spectrum of the Seas 4246 - 4819 02:30 pm 12:00 am
Apr. 1st 2027 Thursday, 1st of Apr. 2027 Spectrum of the Seas 4246 - 4819 12:00 am 04:00 pm
Apr. 2nd 2027 Friday, 2nd of Apr. 2027 MS Nautica 698 - 803 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 2nd 2027 Friday, 2nd of Apr. 2027 Silver Muse 576 - 691 09:30 am 09:00 pm
Apr. 3rd 2027 Saturday, 3rd of Apr. 2027 Azamara Pursuit 704 - 774 06:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 4th 2027 Sunday, 4th of Apr. 2027 Azamara Pursuit 704 - 774 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 5th 2027 Monday, 5th of Apr. 2027 Silver Moon 576 - 691 08:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 6th 2027 Tuesday, 6th of Apr. 2027 Silver Moon 576 - 691 12:00 am 07:00 pm
Apr. 7th 2027 Wednesday, 7th of Apr. 2027 LE SOLEAL 224 - 264 06:30 am 12:00 am
Apr. 8th 2027 Thursday, 8th of Apr. 2027 Norwegian Jade 2402 - 2882 08:30 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 9th 2027 Friday, 9th of Apr. 2027 Mein Schiff 6 2534 - 2700 06:00 am 08:00 pm
Apr. 9th 2027 Friday, 9th of Apr. 2027 MS Vista 1218 - 1469 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 10th 2027 Saturday, 10th of Apr. 2027 AIDAstella 2194 - 2700 08:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 11th 2027 Sunday, 11th of Apr. 2027 AIDAstella 2194 - 2700 12:00 am 05:00 am
Apr. 13th 2027 Tuesday, 13th of Apr. 2027 Norwegian Jade 2402 - 2882 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 14th 2027 Wednesday, 14th of Apr. 2027 Silver Muse 576 - 691 12:30 pm 12:00 am
Apr. 15th 2027 Thursday, 15th of Apr. 2027 Silver Muse 576 - 691 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 16th 2027 Friday, 16th of Apr. 2027 Mein Schiff 6 2534 - 2700 06:00 am 08:00 pm
Apr. 17th 2027 Saturday, 17th of Apr. 2027 MSC Bellissima 4488 - 5686 08:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 18th 2027 Sunday, 18th of Apr. 2027 MSC Bellissima 4488 - 5686 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 19th 2027 Monday, 19th of Apr. 2027 Silver Moon 576 - 691 08:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 20th 2027 Tuesday, 20th of Apr. 2027 Silver Moon 576 - 691 12:00 am 07:00 pm

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