As part of our series of resources for visitors to Kobe, we provide details about train stations in Kobe, Japan.
The stations on this list are the most commonly used, especially by visitors from outside the city.
Sannomiya Station
Sannomiya Station is a major transportation hub in Kobe, serving several Kobe train lines. Although the area is commonly known as “Sannomiya,” the station name varies depending on the train line. For the JR Line, the station is written as “三ノ宮駅.” For the Hankyu and Hanshin Lines, it appears as “神戸三宮駅,” while other train lines use “三宮駅.” Despite these differences, the stations are interconnected, with their gates accessible through underground shopping arcades.
— Neighborhood: Chuo-ku, Kobe
— Schools: St. Michael’s International School, Star Brains International School
— Shopping: Santica, Kobe Marui, Mint Kobe, Kobe-Hankyu
— Consulates: Consulate-General of Panama, Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea
— Popular Attractions: Ikuta shrine, China town
Bus Service from Sannomiya Station
In addition to trains, several buses provide service to and from Sannomiya Station.
Buses leave from just outside the station, as well as from the Shinki Bus Terminal. For visitors that want to visit the Arima onsen, you can take a Shinki Bus.
Motomachi Station
Motomachi Station is another station near Sannomiya Station, and connects Kobe to Osaka via the Hanshin Line.
— Neighborhood: Chuo-ku, Kobe
— Schools: St. Michael’s International School, Star Brains International School
— Shopping: Santica, Kobe Marui, Mint Kobe, Kobe-Hankyu
— Consulates: Consulate-General of Panama, Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea
— Popular Attractions: Ikuta shrine, China town
Shin-Kobe Station
Shin-Kobe Station is the gateway to Kobe for the Shinkansen and also serves the city’s subway lines.
— Neighborhood: Chuo-ku, Kobe
— Popular Attractions: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai, Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Kobe Station
Kobe Station is for JR lines, and commonly used by people visiting Kobe Harborland or shopping at the Umie mall.
— Neighborhood: Chuo-ku, Kobe
— Shopping: Kobe Harborland Umie
— Popular Attractions: TIMES Meriken park, Kobe Harborland, BE KOBE, Kōbe Anpanman Children’s Museum & Mall
See Also
— Population of Kobe
— Neighborhoods in Kobe, Japan
— Shopping places in Kobe, Japan
— Department stores in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe Airport in Kobe, Japan
— Train Lines, Shinkansen and Subway in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe Onsen and Hot springs location
— Temples and Shrines in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe gardens and parks in Japan
— Popular museums in Kobe, Japan
— Japanese language schools in Kobe, Japan
— Colleges and Universities in Kobe, Japan
— International schools in Kobe
— English speaking immigration lawyers in Kobe
— Co-working spaces in Kobe
— Tax specialists that speak English in Kobe
And:
— Train stations in Osaka City, Japan
— Train stations in Nagoya City, Japan
— Train stations in Sapporo City, Japan