Kobe is one of Japan's underappreciated cities; a thriving cosmopolitan city with an international flavor, it is frequently chosen as one of the best places to live in Japan due to its peaceful and serene ambiance. You will shortly realize, that if not for the museum dedicated to the devastation wrought by the 1995 earthquake, you might never know that the city had suffered a natural calamity where thousands perished and millions of dollars worth of properties were destroyed. Yes, this city has literally arisen from the rubble. Kobe's triumphs and her resilient people are evident in every aspect of her attractions. Looking out over the sea, Kobe's hilltop perch astounds the visitor with amazing vistas while the views soothe your soul. A relatively small Japanese city, its appeal is its simplicity. Most places of interest can be reached by foot from the main train station. The food is excellent and reasonably priced, as are the accommodations, especially if booking through an online travel service.

Cheap flights to Kobe are now made possible through streamlining and efficient administration of service oriented infrastructures, making inexpensive airfare available. At the moment, the airport at Kobe only caters to domestic flights but Kobe can be reached by air through other major cities in Japan which have international airports.

Airports serving Kobe, Japan

Kobe Airport (UKB) is located on an artificial island just off the coast. Utilized only for domestic travel and international charter flights, you will have to fly first to Okinawa, Sapporo-Chitose, Tokyo-Haneda, Kumamoto, or Ishigaki in order to catch a flight to Kobe. A high-speed ferry and rapid transit, as well as bridges for automobile traffic connect the airport to the mainland and to Kansai Airport, which is an international airport that is just 18 miles from Kobe and also an option for travel here.

Kansai Airport (KIX) is also on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, about 24 miles southwest of Osaka Station, and accommodates international flights from almost every country in the world. Do not confuse KIX with Osaka International, which only handles domestic traffic at this time.