Kure to Kobe

Updated: March 14, 2024 08:54 PM

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Kure to Kobe

• Language: Japanese
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Distance: 51 km (32 miles)
• How to Reach:
  • By Train: Take a local train from Kure Station to Hiroshima Station, then transfer to the Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) to Shin-Kobe Station.
  • By Bus: Take a bus from Kure Station to Hiroshima Station, then transfer to another bus to Kobe Sannomiya Station.
  • By Car: Drive on the Hiroshima Expressway to Kobe City.
• Expenses:
  • Train: 2,000-3,000 JPY
  • Bus: 1,500-2,000 JPY
  • Car: 5,000-7,000 JPY
• Best time to go: Spring (April-May) or fall (September-October)
• What to Eat:
  • Okonomiyaki: A savory pancake made with batter, cabbage, and meat or seafood
  • Kobe beef: A high-quality beef known for its tenderness and flavor
  • Akashiyaki: A ball-shaped dumpling made with octopus and batter
• Where to Go:
  • Kobe Port Tower: A 108-meter tower offering panoramic views of the city
  • Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown): One of the largest Chinatowns in Japan, known for its restaurants and shops
  • Ikuta Shrine: A historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess Wakahirume-no-Mikoto
• FA
  1. How long does it take to get from Kure to Kobe?
     By train, it takes about 1 hour. By bus, it takes about 2 hours. By car, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  2. Is it better to take a train or a bus?
     Taking a train is faster and more convenient, but it is also more expensive. Taking a bus is cheaper, but it takes longer and is less comfortable.
  3. What is the most popular thing to do in Kobe?
     Visiting Kobe Port Tower is one of the most popular things to do in Kobe. It offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding area.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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