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Osaka Japan

The Port of Osaka is located in Osaka Bay and in the prefecture of the same name. Kobe is part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. There is a lot to see in this area. A 2-day stopover will be very convenient to visit the attractions of Kobe and Kyoto.

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Tipping is not a custom in Japan.

Japanese yen - 1.5, 10 and 100 yen coin and 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen notes.

Credit cards are generally accepted. For cash, you will have to make withdrawals at the exchange offices or at the 7-Eleven counters, as the counters of Japanese banks do not accept foreign cards.

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Where is located the port d'osaka cruise terminal, travelling around the osaka cruise port.

The metro system is very efficient and the indications are also in English.

To get to Osaka Castle from Osakako Station, take the Chuo Line (green) towards Gakken-Nara-Tomigaoka and transfer to Hommachi Station on the Midosuji Line (red) towards Senri-Chuo and disembark at Umeda Station.

Activities in Osaka

Osaka castle.

The castle was built at the end of the 16th century. A museum tells the history of the castle and about the Edo period is inside.

Sumiyoshi Taisha

This shrine was built before the introduction of Buddhism in Japan. It’s purely Japanese style of architecture dates from the third century.

Osaka History Museum

The museum presents the 1400 years of history of the city.

Osaka Mint Museum

This museum presents the history of money in Japan. The building, built during the Meiji era, was built with Western influence in Victorian and Neo-Renaissance style.

Kema Sakuranomiya Park

This park runs along the banks of the Ogawa River. If you visit Osaka during cherry blossom season, this park is a must see.

Tempozan Marketplace

Several souvenir shops and restaurants can be found in this shopping center.

Family activities

Kaiyukan aquarium.

This aquarium is home to more than 562 species of marine animals.

Universal Studio

Amusement Park.

Interactive museum on the theme of Lego.

Ryoanji Temple - Kyoto

In this ancient villa transformed into a temple, you’ll find a stone garden. The fifteen stones would be arranged in such a way that at least one stone would always be hidden.

Kiyomizudera Temple - Kyoto

This temple built on a platform supported by a lattice is a symbol of Kyoto. You will have a breathtaking view of Kyoto.

Kinkakuji Temple - Kyoto

The gold leaf pavilion was built by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine - Kyoto

Dedicated to Inari, the protective good of harvest, this sanctuary would have been erected in the year 711. A path leading to Mount Inari is marked by a hedge of torii gates.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Nara

This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the gods of luck and is a magnificent example of the Kasuga-zukuri style of architecture. There is also the Shinen Manyo Botanical Garden, which has more than 200 species of plants.

Temple od Todaiji - Nara

This temple was built using the same techniques as the Greek Parthenon. The 1000-arm Senju Kannon wooden carved statue is considered the oldest wood sculpture in Japan.

Horyuji temple Nara

It houses the oldest wooden buildings in the world and a magnificent five-story pagoda.

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Osaka Port （area:KINKI／OSAKA)

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Known in ancient times as "Naniwazu," the Osaka Port served as an embarkation point for ships travelling to and from the Korean Peninsula and China. Since its opening to foreign trade in 1868, Osaka based industry and trade began to thrive and the number of vessels utilizing the Osaka Port increased dramatically thanks to the construction of a new ports. The Osaka Port, as one of the nation's leading ports, entered an age of prosperity, becoming one of Asia's major trade ports. The port continues to prosper as a thriving international trading port through its commitment to overhauling facilities, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and providing improved port services.

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Osaka-Castle

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Kobe-Osaka cruise port

• Coordinates 34.665, 135.309
• LOCODE JPUKB
• Local Time 2024-03-28 00:59

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Welcome to Osaka

Osaka, Japan

With a population of over 19 million, Osaka is Japan’s second most populous city, and one of the most populated metropolitan areas of the world. This port city has served historically as a merchant city. Signs of human habitation in the area go back to 5 or 6 centuries B.C. It is located on Osaka Bay and has a humid subtropical climate with spring the wettest and August the hottest.

view of a canal in Osaka from the Westerdam

Osaka has many canals and bridges. Its food is renowned worldwide and their sake is sought-after as well. Osaka Castle is the main historical landmark. The castle and its park are accessible from the port by subway. Other attractions in Osaka include parks, museums, temples, shrines, theaters, shopping, and skyscrapers including the tallest building in Japan with an observation deck.

Tempozan Plaza and Osaka Aquarium

The Tempozan Passenger Terminal in Osaka is conveniently located next to the Osaka Aquarium, Tempozan Marketplace and Giant Ferris wheel, Legoland, and a subway station. Not all places take credit cards so carry cash, but not for tips. Tipping is not generally practiced in Japan and may even be seen as rude.

instructions on how to use a sit-toilet for tourists accustomed to squat toilets

Free Wi-fi is available inside the building at the cruise terminal, and also maps and information. To leave the cruse ship dock walk past the building and turn right to get to the street. The train station is just a few blocks walk straight out the road from the terminal, around a third of a mile. Shops all along the way offer food, free wifi, and trinkets.

Malls in Japan sometimes have very fancy toilets with heated seats and bidet options. The restrooms we saw were very clean and either had western style sit toilets or some stalls with sit toilets and some with squat toilets. Places that just had sit toilets also tended to have instructions on how to use them because sit toilets are just as foreign to some Asian tourists as squat toilets are to western travelers. We didn’t come to places where squat toilets were the only option until we got to China.

lego giraffe on the plaza

There’s lots to do without even leaving the dock area with the aquarium, ferris wheel, and Legoland located right at the pier. You can buy tickets for all of those as well as tickets for a harbor cruise by the wheel. The marketplace is a small mall full of little shops sitting between the ferris wheel and aquarium. These are directly across the tour bus parking area from the ship on a plaza with outside space to walk from one attraction to another.

park at the end of the pier

There’s a park near the end of the pier with a playground, trails, and a ferry dock.

you can see Universal Studios theme park through the bridge

You can see Universal Studios amusement park across the canal from the ship. On the far side of the Aquarium there’s a dock with a shuttle boat called Captain Line that goes to Universal City Port. You can also get to Universal by subway.

Osaka near the dock

Cruise ship shore excursion tours offered from Holland America Westerdam in Osaka when we visited there mostly went to various temples or castles.

Tempozan Cruise Pier in Osaka, Japan

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Osaka: tourist information

As a center of river and sea transportation called the City of Water, Osaka has engaged in active exchanges not only with other parts of Japan, but also with the Chinese Continent and the Korean Peninsula. Naniwazu.In the mid-7th century, an area in Osaka was designated capital of Japan; the area prospered as Japan's oldest city. Even after the capital was moved first to Nara, then to Kyoto, Osaka, as a key point in foreign trade, continued to play an important role in the development of Japan and the international exchange of culture.In the Middle Ages, Osaka developed as a temple town where Ishiyama Honganji Temple was located; during this period, Osaka served as a key point in the itinerary of pilgrims.In early modern times, the City grew into Japan's center of commerce and distribution. During this period, Osaka came to be characterized by enterprising and free-thinking merchants, and art and culture flourished in the City, where bunraku, kabuki and other traditional arts developed.As indicated above, Osaka is a city with precious historical and cultural heritages.As Osaka develops into an international tourist city, loved by people from around the world, it is hoped that many people will gather here for recreation, and become regular visitors to the City. Osaka welcomes tourists as a city with advanced technology, refined food culture, and shops with goods from around the world. Come visit Osaka for its many charms, and enjoy a holiday in the City that is just for you.

• Country: Japan
• Capital: Tokyo
• Government: Japan
• State/Region: Osaka
• Time Zone: +9 GMT
• Language: Japanese
• Latitude: 34.6666667
• Longitude: 135.5000000
• Est. Population: 2666371
• Currency: Yen
• Fire: Phone: 119
• Police: Phone: 110
• Ambulance & Rescue: Phone:119

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Port of Osaka ranks 1132th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

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The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Osaka in the next 12 months is 0 .

According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world , Osaka ranks 109.

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Current water temperature in Osaka now is 54°F (12.4°C)

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Cruises to Kyoto (Osaka), Japan

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On a Kyoto cruise, discover the fascinating cultural capital of Japan, where countless temples, traditional geishas, Zen gardens, and majestic castles await.

Explore Kyoto’s ancient architecture, including the stunning Golden Pavilion and the mystical red torii gates of the Fushimi Inari shrine. Savor the city’s culinary scene, from hole-in-the-wall ramen joints to Michelin-starred restaurants. If you cruise to Japan in the spring, you’ll have the chance to experience the magic of the cherry blossom season, a time of extraordinary beauty in Kyoto.

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Top sights and attractions for kyoto cruises, fushimi inari taisha.

Walk through the famous red torii gates of the Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine complex that was dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, in the 8th century. Located in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha has over five thousand torii gates which lead visitors down winding trails around Mount Inari’s forest and the shrines scattered throughout the area. On this gentle hike, you’ll also see a number of fox statues, as the fox is considered to be one of Inari’s messengers.

Kinkakuji Temple

Admire the sparkling Kinkakuji or Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf that is surrounded by a serene lake. This iconic Japanese building dates back to 1397 and was originally a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. After his death, Yoshimitsu’s will stipulated that Kinkakuji become a Zen temple. Since then, Kinkakuji has been burnt down and rebuilt a number of times, most recently in 1955 after a monk torched it to the ground in 1950.

Kiyomizudera Temple

Enjoy the view from Kiyomizudera or Pure Water Temple, a Buddhist temple named after the pristine Otowa Waterfall nearby. Built in 778, the temple is famous for its wooden structure overlooking the city of Kyoto, and for the fact that not a single nail was used in its construction. During your visit, drink a sip from the sacred water of the Otowa Waterfall, which is said to promote good health and longevity. In the main hall, visit the Jishu Shrine that is dedicated to the gods of love and relationships, which supposedly helps worshippers find love.

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Top things to do in kyoto, watch a geisha show.

Visit Gion, Kyoto’s geisha and entertainment district, where you’ll stroll by wooden merchant houses, tea houses, and intimate alleys illuminated by lanterns. Enjoy a traditional shabu-shabu meal at one of the many restaurants lining the streets, or catch a maiko or geiko performance at the local theater, where geishas entertain viewers with traditional song and dance.

Admire the Cherry Blossoms at Osaka Castle

Marvel at the Osaka Castle, an impressive building that was once the largest castle in all of Japan. Built by General Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583, the structure has weathered two massive destructions: once from enemy troops in 1614, and another in 1665, when a lightning bolt struck the tower and burnt it down. Today, it houses an extensive collection of art and weapons. The castle’s sprawling garden features over 600 cherry blossom trees and is one of the most popular places in the city during the hanami or viewing season.

Find Serenity at the Ryoanji Temple

Experience the wonder of the Ryoanji Temple’s rock garden, the main attraction at this Zen Buddhist temple, which dates back to 1450. Gaze at the minimalist rock garden made up of 15 large stones surrounded by a white plot of pebbles and moss. Visitors head to Ryoanji every day to find stillness and reflect on the garden’s Zen meaning on their own.

Top Food and Drink in Kyoto

When you visit Kyoto on an Osaka cruise, you’ll be able to sample the city’s expansive food scene, where you’ll find all of your favorite Japanese staples (sushi, soba, and ramen) along with local specialties. Make a reservation for an elaborate multi-course kaiseki meal, or stop by a casual yakitori stand and enjoy smoky barbecue bites. Try tofu in a variety of ways, from boiled to frozen in ice cream. Sip on a hot cup of matcha tea in the morning and down some sake after dinner. For a real taste of the city’s local flavors and ingredients, stop by the Nishiki Market, which has been open for more than 400 years.

Culture and History of Kyoto

For over 1,000 years (from 794 to 1868), Kyoto served as the capital of Japan and the home of the Japanese imperial family, until the Meiji Restoration moved the imperial court to Tokyo. Most of the city was destroyed during the 15th century’s Onin War. A massive reconstruction took place during the Edo period, when the city thrived and rose to prominence as an important economic and cultural center. During World War II, the city was briefly considered as a target for the American atomic bomb, but was thankfully spared at the insistence of Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, who had honeymooned in the city and understood its cultural importance. Today, Kyoto is recognized as the capital of Japanese arts and culture, as well as the center of the Buddhist religion.

Osaka Cruise Port Facilities and Location

On a Kyoto cruise, you’ll dock in the nearby city of Osaka at the Tempozan Passenger Terminal. Nearby, you will find the Osaka Aquarium, the Tempozan Marketplace Mall, and the Universal Studios Japan theme park. To travel to Kyoto, board a high-speed Shinkansen train that reaches the city in less than 20 minutes.

Transportation in Osaka

At the Osaka cruise terminal, you’ll find the Osakako subway station just a few blocks away. The easy-to-navigate subway system takes you around Osaka and also connects you to the train station, where you can travel to nearby cities such as Kyoto and Nara. You can also explore Kyoto on a shore excursion, which includes transportation. Within Kyoto, there are several options for public transportation including subways, buses, and taxis. Kyoto is a mostly flat and compact city, so it’s easy to walk or explore on a bike.

Shopping Near Osaka Cruise Port

Take a short taxi ride from the Tempozan Passenger Terminal in Osaka to Shinsaibashi, a popular indoor arcade, where you’ll find hundreds of shops ranging from large department stores to smaller boutiques. The main shopping areas in Kyoto are clustered near the Kyoto Station and downtown Kyoto. Some of the best souvenirs include locally made Japanese wash, incense, green tea, yukata robes, and ceramics.

Local Currency & Tipping Customs

The local currency in Japan is the yen. Credit cards are accepted in major stores and restaurants, but you should carry some cash to pay for taxis and other smaller purchases.  Tipping is not customary in Japan, and in some instances can even be considered rude, so don’t worry about leaving a tip even after an excellent meal or service.

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The city possesses a plethora of museums, with focuses ranging from ethnography to art to natural history. Osaka Castle is regarded by locals and visitors alike as a historical and cultural symbol of the city that is not to be missed. Unforgettable are the various types of bridges that span Osaka's waterways and the many sloping roads throughout the metropolis. Sky-scraping landmarks like the Tsutenkaku Tower, the WTC Cosmotower and the Floating Garden Observatory are interesting sights from ground level, but they offer spectacular views from their top stories. Adventurous types may want to brave the Tempozan, the world's largest Ferris wheel.

Driving from downtown: Drive Sennichi mae Dori street to West.. Across Taisho Bridge. Pass Osaka Dome (on your right), turn left at the Sakaigawa intersection. Straight forward on Minato dori and then turn right at the Chikko Higashi intersection. After turn right just straight to the Tempozan Terminal.

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Instead of representing for a traditional culture like Kyoto, splendid history like Tokyo, Osaka was more likely the dream of businessmen. In fact, this commercial hub is exactly the land of the merchant class to put down the traditional usual conservatism, build their own business, and freely do whatever they want, even craziest things. No longer having idyllic wooden tatami or old-fashioned streets, crowds and colors dominate Osaka in an unexpected but wonderful way. Thus, feasting on unforgettable experiences and chaotic attractions in Osaka shore excursions to Osaka, Himeji, and Kyoto from Kobe port.

• Dotonbori Shopping Street – a must-visiting place for not only shopping but also sightseeing, especially stunning at night
• Osaka Castle – one of the most beautiful castle in Japan with iconic emerald-roofed architecture
• Shinsekai District – feel the nostalgia atmosphere when strolling along quaint streets
• Todaiji Temple – home to the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Japan

Below on our website are various itineraries for Osaka shore excursions to visit highlights in Osaka and cities nearby. If you don’t find any suitable trip, please contact us to create a tailor-made Osaka tour from Kobe port.

Osaka Highlights Excursion & Sake Brewery Experience | 10 hours

Sumo Experience in Nara

Osaka City Tour

Osaka & Nara Ultimate Shore Excursions

Osaka Highlights Half-day Tour

Osaka – Kobe – Himeji Sightseeing Tour

Highlights of Osaka & Nara

Things To See & Do in Osaka

Osaka castle.

Umeda Sky Building - Floating Garden Observatory

Dotonbori shopping street.

Shinsekai District

Universal studios japan.

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Todaiji temple.

Nara Deer Park

Places to visit in himeji, himeji castle.

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Located in the Kinki region on Honshu Island, Osaka is Japan’s third largest and second most important city. Thanks to its strategic location and global status as a trading center of many international waterways, the city was designated as the capital in the mid 7th century. Not only does Osaka shore excursions see a harmonious blend of human life and nature, but it also converges tradition and modernity, past and present into one unified mass, making it an ideal destination for all types of travelers.

In Osaka, you can experience a humid tropical climate. From March to mid-April, spring arrives with crisp breezes, signaling the beginning of cherry blossoms. Summer lasts from June to September when the temperature can climb up to 36°C. The seasonal changes become more distinct from October onwards when it’s much colder at night. Snow is more intense in January and February of the following year.

Asia Shore Excursions  provides many exciting Osaka shore excursions  for cruise passengers who stop at Osaka port in Japan. Please contact us  to get the best Osaka day tours or tailor the tour  to suit your budget and interests.

Osaka Castle & Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Delights

• Duration: 5 hours
• Pick-up/Drop-off: From the port
• Highlights: Osaka Castle - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
• Tour Customizable:  Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
• Note: Specifically designed for cruise travelers with this docking schedule in Kobe/Osaka, Japan (11:59 PM -23:00 PM) who don’t have much time.

Osaka Highlight Tour (6.0 hours)

• Duration: 6 hours
• Pick-up/Drop-off:  Osaka Port
• Highlights: Osaka Castle – Shitenno-ji Temple

The Symbol of Osaka & Shopping Street (5.0 hours)

• Pick-up/Drop-off: Osaka Port
• Highlights: Osaka Castle - Dotonbori

The City of Osaka and Nara (9.0 hours)

• Duration: 9 hours
• Pick-up/Drop-off:  From the Port
• Highlights: Kōriyama Castle -Todaiji Temple - Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Osaka Castle

Taste of Osaka (6.0 hours)

• Highlights: Osaka Castle – Dotonbori

Osaka Highlights Excursion & Sake Brewery Experience | 10 hours

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• Highlights: Osaka Castle - Dotonbori - Sake BreweryUmenoyado

Kyoto Highlight Tour & Lunch with Maiko | 8 Hours

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• Highlights: Nijo-jo Castle - Jinmatsuan - Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Himeji Highlights Tour | 8 Hours

• Highlights: Himeji Castle - Kokoen Garden (Include Tea Drinking) - Maiko Marine Promenade (Hyogo-Maiko Park)

Essence of Arashiyama – Fushimi Inari Taisha | 9 Hours

• Highlights: Arashiyama bamboo forest -Togetsu-Kyo Bridge -  Kinkakuji Temple - Fushimi Inari-Taisha Temple

Nara Park & Osaka Castle | 9 Hours

• Highlights: Kasuga Taisha Shrine - Nara Deer Park - Osaka Castle

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Port schedule.

Kobe, Japan cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

• Oceania Riviera 1.447 passengers 29 Mar 2024 - 07:00
• Azamara Journey 781 passengers 30 Mar 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Millennium 2.590 passengers 30 Mar 2024 - 12:00
• Silver Moon 691 passengers 01 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• ms Westerdam 2.362 passengers 01 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Silver Muse 691 passengers 01 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Seven Seas Explorer 829 passengers 03 Apr 2024 - 12:00
• Oceania Riviera 1.447 passengers 03 Apr 2024 - 12:00
• Silver Muse 691 passengers 05 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Norwegian Jewel 2.866 passengers 06 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Silver Moon 691 passengers 11 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Celebrity Millennium 2.590 passengers 11 Apr 2024 - 12:30
• Azamara Journey 781 passengers 14 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Oceania Riviera 1.447 passengers 15 Apr 2024 - 09:00
• ms Westerdam 2.362 passengers 15 Apr 2024 - 09:00
• Serenade Of The Seas 2.580 passengers 16 Apr 2024 - 10:30
• Queen Elizabeth 2.503 passengers 18 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Seabourn Odyssey 540 passengers 18 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Silver Shadow 466 passengers 18 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Viking Orion 930 passengers 19 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Norwegian Jewel 2.866 passengers 28 Mar 2024 - 00:00
• ms Westerdam 2.362 passengers 28 Mar 2024 - 14:00
• Oceania Insignia 803 passengers 28 Mar 2024 - 18:00
• Silver Moon 691 passengers 28 Mar 2024 - 23:00
• Oceania Riviera 1.447 passengers 30 Mar 2024 - 16:00
• Azamara Journey 781 passengers 31 Mar 2024 - 13:30
• Celebrity Millennium 2.590 passengers 31 Mar 2024 - 18:00
• ms Westerdam 2.362 passengers 01 Apr 2024 - 19:00
• Silver Moon 691 passengers 01 Apr 2024 - 23:00
• Silver Muse 691 passengers 01 Apr 2024 - 23:00
• Seven Seas Explorer 829 passengers 04 Apr 2024 - 19:00
• Oceania Riviera 1.447 passengers 04 Apr 2024 - 19:00
• Silver Muse 691 passengers 05 Apr 2024 - 23:00
• Norwegian Jewel 2.866 passengers 07 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Silver Moon 691 passengers 11 Apr 2024 - 23:00
• Celebrity Millennium 2.590 passengers 13 Apr 2024 - 17:00
• Azamara Journey 781 passengers 15 Apr 2024 - 13:30
• Oceania Riviera 1.447 passengers 15 Apr 2024 - 20:00
• ms Westerdam 2.362 passengers 15 Apr 2024 - 21:00
• Serenade Of The Seas 2.580 passengers 16 Apr 2024 - 18:30

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Kobe Port Terminal Guide

One of the most popular cruise ship ports in Japan

Kobe Port Terminal (神戸ポートターミナル) is the main cruise ship port for central Japan, located in the heart of Kobe, in Hyogo Prefecture. The Kansai region of Japan is home to some of the country's most popular tourist spots, including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Kobe is today considered one of the most cosmopolitan Japanese cities. It was one of the first ports to be opened for trade back in 1868, and it has one of the most authentic western-style districts in Kitano, located to the north of the main station Sannomiya.

Kobe is very well connected to the neighboring cities of Osaka, Himeji, Kyoto, and Nara. The closest major airports are Kansai Airport (KIX), Osaka International airport Itami (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).

What to expect at Kobe Port

Tourist information desk.

This English-speaking desk is ideally located by the main entrance and provides assistance to guests arriving and leaving at the Kobe Port Terminal, maps and brochures for main destinations in the Kansai region and Kobe are also available. Located at the 2F.

Money Exchange desk

This desk is located at the 2F and is able to change from and into Japanese Yen (JPY).

Sagawa luggage delivery service

This reliable delivery service allows to send your luggage anywhere in Japan within a minimum amount of time. Located at the 1F right after the luggage collection point.

A free Wi-FI service is available at the port.

Which major cruise operators call at Kobe Port?

Nearby attractions to kobe port terminal.

This is a list of famous spots in Kobe, which can be easily accessed on foot, public transport or short taxi ride from the port, ideal for visitors with limited time:

Kobe Motomachi Area

Known among locals as “The Long Long Street” this shopping arcade goes for approximately 1.2 km, counting over 300 stores, many of these stores have been open for over 100 years and offer the best range of goods that can be found in Kobe.

Night-time Views of Kobe Motomachi

Sandwiched between the Chinatown district Nankinmachi and Kyu-kyoruchi, a foreign settlement in the 19th century, Motomachi Kobe..

A beautiful European town within Kobe’s north hillside, Kitano developed as a living space for the wealthy merchants that flocked into Kobe once the port opened in 1868, many historical homes such as the Italian House and the former residence for the Consul – General of the United States of America are on display in this very charming and romantic part of Kobe.

Kobe Kitano Christmas Street

With over 200 Western style houses, Kitano Ijinkan serves as host to the event "Kobe Kitano Christmas Street", an illumination spot..

The area facing the Port of Kobe hosts numerous landmarks, the west area is famous for the “Kobe Harbourland”, a leisure complex with shops, cinemas and more. The est side includes the Kobe Maritime Museum and the Kawasaki World, the Kansai Earthquake memorial and the BE KOBE street art are also found here.

A Day in Kobe

A day in Kobe: Exploring one of Japan's most beautiful cities!

Mount Rokko & Arima Onsen

Kobe hills are famous for their lush vegetation and heir natural beauty, Mount Rokko is the ideal city escape at only few minutes from the center of Kobe, alongside with nature, visitors are also attracted by one of the oldest hot spring resort areas in Japan, the Arima Hot Spring is famous for the quality of its water, containing several mineral properties that are considered very healthy for the body & soul. This area can also be reached by the Kobe-Mt. Rokko ropeway.

Trekking Mt Rokko

Just less than an hour from central Osaka, Mt Rokko makes for an easy day trip away from the big bustling cities of Kobe and Osaka...

Attractions further afield

Here we outline the points of interest further afield from Kobe Port Terminal, accessible in about 1 hour by train or card.

The third largest city in Japan famous for the Namba shopping district, the picturesque Osaka castle and some of Japan top sights like the Universal Studios Japan and the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shinto Shrine. Osaka is also an ideal departure point for day trips to the former capitals of ancient Japan Nara and Kyoto, therefore it can be an ideal stopover at the beginning and the end of your cruise. Osaka can be accessed from the Kobe Port Terminal by car in approximately 30 minutes or by train from the Sannomiya Station (JR special rapid, 21 minutes) or shinkansen train (Sanyo Shinkansen, 20 minutes) from Shin-Kobe station.

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka

Roller coaster enthusiast or not, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka may just be the perfect getaway for you, your family,..

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

The Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, being the most famous of all Sumiyoshi Shrines. It boasts a unique..

Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japan, where the authentic and untouched soul of this country’s long history can still be perceived by strolling in the elegant Gion Geisha District, or by visiting one of the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and about 20% of Japan's National Treasures and 14% of Important Cultural Properties exist in the city proper. Kyoto can be accessed by train (JR Special Rapid, 52 minutes) from Kobe Sannomiya or shinkansen train (Sanyo Shinkansen, 30 minutes) from Shin-Kobe station, or by car (60 minutes approximately).

Exploring Gion

Gion area in Kyoto has many interesting things to delight a sightseer, like the cute old post office, rickshaws, the giant turnip,..

East of Osaka and South of Tokyo lies Nara, another of Japan ancient cities, in Nara visitors can admire the largest wooden structure in the world, the Todaiji Buddhist Temple, built to protect the Daibutsu, of the oldest and largest bronze statues of Buddha in the world. Nara is also world famous thanks to the very unique features of being home to a population of wild deers that live within the city center, these deers are considered sacred as ambassadors of a local enshrined Shinto deity. Nara can be accessed by train (JR Rapid Service, 55 minutes) from Sannomiya Station or by car (60 minutes approximately).

The Great Todaiji Temple

Todaiji Temple is Nara’s most famous temple that is easily accessed through Nara Park.

Second largest city in the Hyogo prefecture (first one is Kobe), Himeji is the easiest city to reach besides Osaka, which is located at the opposite side, the iconic “white heron” castle of Himeji is the prime example of Japanese feudal defensive architecture and can be reached on foot or public transport from the Himeji Station. Himeji can be accessed by train (JR Special Rapid, 40 minutes) from Sannomiya Station or shinkansen train (Sanyo Shinkansen, 20 minutes) from Shin-Kobe station, or by car (45 minutes approximately).

Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji

Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japanese..

Getting there

How to move around kobe port terminal.

A free shuttle bus runs continuously from the terminal to the entrance of Nankinmachi Chinatown and Motomachi Shopping street, there is also a free shuttle bus directed to Shin-Kobe station, the Port Liner Monorail service also stops at the Port Terminal.

How to get to Sannomiya central station or Kobe airport

The Port Liner Monorail service located few minutes away from the Kobe Port Terminal reach Sannomiya central station in 11 minutes.

How to get to Itami Airport

First, take the monorail Port Liner to Sannomiya Station (7 minutes), the airport can be reached by limousine airport shuttle bus (40 minutes approximately).

How to get to Kansai Airport

Kansai international airport is located south of Osaka, from Kobe, the easiest and most convenient way to get there is by rapid ferry from the Kobe Airport, from the Port Terminal the Port Liner monorail takes 11 minutes to reach the Kobe Airport station, from there, ferries to the Kansai airport depart hourly and take 30 minutes to reach destination.

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After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan

Y OKOHAMA -- In 2023, this east Japan metropolis for the first time in nine years claimed the top spot as Japan's port of call for cruise ships.

According to the Yokohama Municipal Government, the number of stops at the Port of Yokohama by ships of domestic and foreign origin reached 171. One of the reasons for the increase in port stops is on a gradual recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

After opening to international cruise ships again last March, the port received 89 more ships than the year prior. According to the city's cruise industry promotion department, an estimated 470,000 people landed in the city. The port led the nation with stops by 101 foreign ships and was in second place for domestic ships with 70 visits.

The port was the nation's top for a 12-year stretch until 2014. With the popularity of the Port of Hakata in the city of Fukuoka and the Port of Nagasaki among Chinese tourists, Yokohama fell to third spot in 2015. Despite improved numbers, Yokohama remained in third or fourth place through 2019, then in second from 2020 to 2022 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The once-thriving cruises from China did not fully return to Japanese ports in 2023, which is thought to be a factor in Yokohama's comeback. With their full return, however, a Yokohama official predicts, "Yokohama's No. 1 place is tenuous," as destinations such as Kyushu and Okinawa see the ships again.

However, in March and April as cruise season approaches, Yokohama is scheduled to welcome a series of foreign liners that will enter the port for the first time. The city has high hopes for the increased activity and the synergistic effects these will bring.

(Japanese original by Masakatsu Oka, Yokohama Bureau)