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On April 18th, 2025, the long-awaited Terminal 2 opened at Kobe Airport<\/strong>, marking the start of international flight operations in Kobe!<\/strong>

Kobe Airport is a compact airport, so walking between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 only takes three minutes<\/strong>! Domestic flights and departures take place at Terminal 1 while international flights and departures take place at Terminal 2, making access between domestic and international flights even more convenient and accessible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those considering traveling to the Kansai and Shikoku regions, we\u2019ll introduce you to popular destinations and provide easy-to-understand directions on how to reach them from Kobe.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Around 20 minutes to Kobe’s Central Area, Sannomiya Station<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kobe Airport is located about 8km from Kobe’s central area “Sannomiya Station,” and offers excellent access by bus or Port Liner (train), making it a very convenient airport. Furthermore, direct buses operate to the nearest shinkansen’s (bullet train’s) station “Shin-Kobe,” making travel very smooth.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Kobe Airport now connects to major Asian cities including:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

– Incheon International Airport<\/strong> (Seoul, South Korea)
– Taoyuan International Airport<\/strong> (Taipei, Taiwan)
– Taichung International Airport<\/strong> (Taiwan: Taichung)
– Nanjing Lukou International Airport<\/strong> (Nanjing, China)
– Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/strong> (Shanghai, China)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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With the distance between the terminals for international and domestic departures taking 3 minutes (around 250 meters one way), it’s easier than ever to get to key tourist destinations in the Kansai area! For smooth travel from Kobe Airport to tourist destinations, we will introduce various transportation methods including trains, buses, and cars (rental cars) below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Direct Bus to Major Kobe Attractions (via the City Loop Bus)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Kobe Airport, you can directly access major tourist attractions such as: Sannomiya Station, Chinatown, Motomachi Shopping Street, Meriken Park, and Kobe Port Tower using the City Loop Bus. The City Loop Bus operates through the city center in 15-minute intervals, with some morning services departing from Kobe Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kobe Airport \u2194 Sightseeing Areas (via the CITY LOOP BUS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to USE the City loop bus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boarding Area: <\/strong>
Kobe Airport Bus Stop #5 (Terminal 1)

Boarding Info:<\/strong>
You can buy a 1-day pass at the convenience store (Family Mart) on the second floor of the airport’s Terminal 1, or board directly.

Check the complete timetable: here<\/a>
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Destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kobe (Sannomiya Area)<\/a>
Meriken Park, Harborland, Nankinmachi, Kitano-cho Ijinkan District<\/a>
Sanda Premium Outlets<\/a> \/ Arima Onsen<\/a>
Shin-Kobe Station<\/a> \/ Himeji
<\/a>Awaji Island<\/a> \/ USJ (Universal Studios Japan)<\/a>
Shikoku (Tokushima<\/a>, Takamatsu<\/a>, Matsuyama<\/a>, Kochi<\/a>)
Kobe Animal Kingdom<\/a> \/ Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0 Kobe (Sannomiya Area)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sannomiya is the center of Kobe City and is very convenient as a transportation hub. Major railways departing for Himeji, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara operate from Sannomiya Station, making it a major transportation spot. Additionally, there are countless of express buses going to Sanda Premium Outlets, Arima Onsen, Awaji Island, and Shikoku, making it a very attractive base for tourism and shopping.

Google Map : Kobe Airport to Sannomiya<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Sannomiya from Kobe Airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n