Terminals and arrival halls
- The original terminal handles domestic flights; arrivals exit after baggage claim into a compact hall where drivers can meet groups.
- A separate second terminal opened in 2025 for international flights, so confirm which building your flight uses.
- The Port Liner station sits beside the terminal, but groups with a charter vehicle are met at the road-side waiting area instead.
Pickup points and meeting tips
- Confirm which terminal building you are arriving at before the pickup point is finalised.
- Meet in the arrival hall and walk with the driver to the bus or car waiting area outside the terminal.
- Cruise passengers transferring to the airport should give the ship name and the berth or terminal at Kobe port.
- For Arima Onsen ryokan pickups heading to the airport, agree a time with the inn, as many ryokan entrances are on narrow lanes.
Vehicle access
The road link to Port Island and the city is wide and handles full-size coaches without difficulty. The constraints usually come at the far end: central Kobe hotels on narrow streets and the old town of Arima Onsen may need a smaller vehicle or a designated coach stop a short walk away.
Share your flight and terminal details. Airport pickup location and vehicle parking must be confirmed with the driver or coordinator before arrival.
Luggage
Cruise groups often carry more and heavier luggage than airline passengers, so list every case when booking. For groups larger than a HiAce can handle with luggage, a 45-seat coach with a hold is usually more practical than a 29-seat minibus.
Typical drive times
| Kobe SannomiyaPort Island road bridge | approx. 15–20 min |
|---|---|
| Arima OnsenRokko tunnel routes | approx. 35–50 min |
| Osaka UmedaHanshin Expressway Kobe Route | approx. 40–60 min |
| Kyoto StationHanshin and Meishin expressways | approx. 80–110 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Hotel districts and destinations served
- Sannomiya and Motomachi hotels
- Harborland and Meriken Park waterfront
- Arima Onsen ryokan
- Shin-Kobe Station for Shinkansen connections