Kobe Harbour Cruise

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  • On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship Kobe Harbour

    On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship, Kobe Harbour

  • On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship Kobe Harbour

    On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship, Kobe Harbour

  • On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship Kobe Harbour

    On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship, Kobe Harbour

  • Luminous Kobe 2 the largest Restaurant Ship in Japan

    Luminous Kobe 2, the largest Restaurant Ship in Japan

  • Kobe Kawasaki Shipyard

    Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe

  • Kobe Kawasaki Shipyard

    Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe

  • On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship Kobe Harbour

    On Board of the Concerto Cruise Ship, Kobe Harbour

  • Harbour Cruise with the Kobe Ohashi Red Arch Bridge in the Background

    Harbour Cruise with the Kobe Ohashi Red Arch Bridge in the Background

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Facts & Figures

A great way to explore the port town Kobe is on board of a cruise ship. Many companies offering such kind of tours with ships like Luminous Kobe 2, Royal Prince, Royal Princess, Fantasy, Villaggio Italia or Concerto. The Concerto cruise departs from Kobe Harborland 4times a day.

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  • Kobe Harbour Cruises:
  • Lunch cruise - 12:00 am to 1:45 pm, 4200 yen/person
  • Tea cruise - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, 1200 yen/person
  • Dinner cruise - 5:10 pm to 6:55 pm, 7:20 pm to 9:05 pm, 6200 yen/person

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History

The Concerto cruise ship concept was created in 1997. It combines a great service, good food, live music and a beautiful view.

Location

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Start point of the cruise is Kobe Harborland located in Chuo-ku (ward) next to JR Kobe Station at the Kobe waterfront.

How to get to Kobe Harborland?

  • 10min from JR Kobe Station served by JR Kobe Line
  • 10min from Harborland Subway Station served by Municipal Subway Line

Sightseeing spots

Top:

Kobe Port Tower - 108m high red tower is a symbol of Kobe

Oriental Hotel - a landmark building at the waterfront

Kobe Ohashi Red Arch Bridge - is about 200 m long and 50m above the Osaka Bay

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

May

Kobe Matsuri Festival (19th)
Enjoy stage dance performances and many parades at the Flower Road.

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