Pickup points and meeting tips
- Sannomiya has several stations (JR, Hankyu, Hanshin, Port Liner); name the line and exit, and we will meet at a nearby legal stopping point.
- Cruise passengers should give the ship name and terminal: Kobe Port Terminal on Port Island or Kobe Cruise Terminal on the Shinko piers.
- Harborland hotels and the umie complex are good meeting points for waterfront groups.
- Port Island hotels and convention centre are best accessed by road over the Kobe Ohashi Bridge.
Vehicle access
Main roads and waterfront areas handle coaches, but Kitano's slopes are steep and narrow; large vehicles drop at the lower road and groups walk up. Nankinmachi is pedestrian-oriented, so we stop on nearby main roads.
Cruise and station pickups need exact exit or terminal details.
Luggage
Cruise groups typically disembark with large cases; for groups of ten or more, plan a coach with a hold. The 29-seat minibus has no under-floor compartment.
Typical drive times
| Kobe Airport (UKB)Port Island | approx. 15–25 min |
|---|---|
| Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)Hanshin Expwy Kobe Route | approx. 30–45 min |
| Kansai Airport (KIX)Hanshin Expwy Wangan Route | approx. 65–85 min |
| Osaka Umeda | approx. 35–50 min |
| Kyoto StationMeishin Expwy | approx. 70–90 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Combine in one charter day
- Kitano Ijinkan
- Nankinmachi Chinatown
- Kobe Port Tower and Meriken Park
- Arima Onsen
Recommended vehicles
Places and pickup areas to consider
- Sannomiya
- Harborland
- Meriken Park
Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.