Welcome to KobeCity.com. We provide English-language resources to visitors and foreigners in Kobe, Japan.
Kobe is the seventh largest city in Japan (smaller than Kawasaki City, Sapporo City, Nagoya City, Osaka City, etc). Kobe City offers amazing opportunities for tourism and Japanese culture, as well as everything you need for daily life in Japan.
Profile of Kobe City, Japan
Below we provide a collection of resources to help tourists, visitors, and foreigners find what they need in Kobe.
== Kobe City Population
As of 2025, the population of Kobe City was 1,490,276 residents. See our post for a detail breakdown of population of Kobe City by year, for details on how the Kobe population compares to other major cities in Japan, and for notes on foreigners living in Kobe.
== List of Neighborhoods and Wards in Kobe City, Japan
Kobe City is divided into nine wards or neighborhoods, what the Japanese call “ku.” See our list of neighborhoods in Kobe City for more information about the Kobe wards including the local shopping, train station, schools, and more.
== Shopping in Kobe, Japan
The best shopping in Kobe is usually located near the major train stations. See our list of Kobe shopping districts where we show you the best shopping locations in Kobe, Japan. Also see our list of the best department stores in Kobe.
== The Most Popular Train Stations in Kobe, Japan
The most commonly used train stations in Kobe are Sannomiya, Shin-Kobe, and Kobe Station. See our article about Kobe train stations for more information.
== Kobe Airport, in Kobe, Japan
For visitors that want to access Kobe by airplane, the name of the local airport is Kobe Airport (UKB). See our guide to the airport in Kobe for more information, including transportation options to and from the airport, which terminal for domestic flights to Kobe, information about ferry service to Osaka’s Kansai Airport and more.
== Shinkansen, Subway, and Train Lines in Kobe, Japan
There are several types of subway and trains that run within Kobe City, as well as the Shinkansen that connects Kobe to Osaka City and beyond. In our article about the trains, the subway system, and the shinkansen in Kobe, we provide more details on each of those transportation services.
== Shrines and Temples in Kobe, Japan
There is an extensive collection of temples and shrines in Kobe City, Japan. See our list of 15 Kobe shrines and temples that are popular with tourists, visitors, and the local Japanese population.
== Hot Springs and Onsen in Kobe, Japan
Kobe is one of the most famous locations in Japan for natural hot springs. See our list of Kobe onsen, with special details about onsen in Arima, including some Kobe hotels that offer the onsen experience.
== Museums in Kobe, Japan
See our list of Kobe Museums in the city of Kobe, including Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial, Kobe Port Museum (KPM), Kobe City Museum, and more.
== Japanese Language Schools in Kobe City, Japan
There are many language schools in Kobe that teach Japanese to foreign students. If you’re considering coming to Kobe to study Japanese, see our list of Japanese language schools in Kobe, Japan.
== List of Universities and Colleges in Kobe City, Japan
There are several great colleges and universities in Kobe, including Kobe University, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, the Kobe City College of Nursing, and many more. Beyond Kobe, we also provide a list of important universities in Hyogo Prefecture.
== International Schools in Kobe City, Japan
For many foreigners, the international schools in Kobe are an important part of the daily life for their children and families. For more information on English-speaking school for children in Kobe, see our list of 13 Kobe international schools.
== Coworking Spaces in Kobe City, Japan
There is a very large coworking community in Kobe, with lots of choices of coworking business in Kobe City. Digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers can see our list of coworking spaces in Kobe for more information.
== Visa Lawyers in Kobe City, Japan
For foreigners that want a visa to stay in Japan, there are many visa specialists in Kobe City that speak English and can help you with a visa to live in Kobe.
== English-Speaking Tax Accountants in Kobe City, Japan
If you need tax help, there are English-speaking tax specialists in Kobe City. See our lists of tax companies for foreigners in Kobe for help with tax returns, business taxes, company formation in Kobe, and more.
Special Thanks
— Kobe City Official Site
— The Kobe City Tourism website at FeelKOBE