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Where is Kobe, Japan?

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Kobe is a city in western Japan, located in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. It lies along the northern shore of Osaka Bay, west of Osaka and east of Himeji, with Kyoto situated to the northeast.

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Where is Kobe Located?

Kobe is a city in western Japan, located in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu. It lies along the northern shore of Osaka Bay, west of Osaka and east of Himeji, with Kyoto situated to the northeast.

The city covers an area of 557.02 sq km (215.07 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 1,525,000 as of the 2020 census.

Kobe is known for its port and urban landscape, with attractions such as Kobe Harborland, Mount Rokko, Kobe Port Tower, Kitano Ijinkan District, Nunobiki Falls, and Meriken Park.

Kobe, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameKobe
CountryJapan
PrefectureHy艒go Prefecture
RegionKansai (Western Japan)
EstablishedApril 1, 1889
PopulationApprox. 1,500,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area552.26 sq km (213.23 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 2,700 people per sq km
Coordinates34.6901掳 N, 135.1955掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes650-xxxx
Area Code+81 78
Major WaterwaysIkuta River; coastline along Osaka Bay
TransportationJR Sany艒 Shinkansen (Shin-Kobe Station), Kobe Airport, subway and road networks
Famous ForKobe beef, international port, and scenic harbor views
Top AttractionsKobe Harborland, Mount Rokko, Ikuta Shrine, Arima Onsen
Official Websitehttps://www.city.kobe.lg.jp

Distance from Kobe to Major Cities in Japan

  • Kobe to Osaka 鈥 30 km (19 miles)
  • Kobe to Kyoto 鈥 70 km (43 miles)
  • Kobe to Nara 鈥 60 km (37 miles)
  • Kobe to Himeji 鈥 65 km (40 miles)
  • Kobe to Okayama 鈥 140 km (87 miles)
  • Kobe to Hiroshima 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Kobe to Nagoya 鈥 190 km (118 miles)
  • Kobe to Shizuoka 鈥 350 km (217 miles)
  • Kobe to Tokyo 鈥 500 km (311 miles)
  • Kobe to Yokohama 鈥 520 km (323 miles)
  • Kobe to Kawasaki 鈥 510 km (317 miles)
  • Kobe to Chiba 鈥 550 km (342 miles)
  • Kobe to Saitama 鈥 530 km (329 miles)
  • Kobe to Niigata 鈥 450 km (280 miles)
  • Kobe to Kanazawa 鈥 300 km (186 miles)
  • Kobe to Nagano 鈥 400 km (249 miles)
  • Kobe to Matsumoto 鈥 380 km (236 miles)
  • Kobe to Sendai 鈥 750 km (466 miles)
  • Kobe to Fukuoka 鈥 550 km (342 miles)
  • Kobe to Sapporo 鈥 1,200 km (746 miles)