TOURIST SERVICE, EVENTS AND INCENTIVES FOR CRUISE SHIPS / LINK
OMOTENASHI CREW(TOURIST INFORMATION TEAM)
Our hospitality crew, who are well trained and have a wealth of knowledge about what to see and do in Kobe, will assist passengers in their sightseeing. Our hospitality crew wear the happi coats with Kobe’s unique tartan pattern. The crew give them information on transportation to their destination, recommended sightseeing spots, local gourmet restaurants, and shopping areas where you can buy souvenirs.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES
The Port of Kobe offers a free shuttle bus service between the cruise terminals and the city center. Please check with your cruise ship for the actual schedule.
TERMINAL EVENTS
At Port Terminal, mini-events are held to entertain passengers while the ship is docked. These events introduce various aspects of Japanese culture such as origami, calligraphy, and kimono. (Program varies by season.) At some events, the passengers can actually experience and purchase them. (Subject to ship operations, port arrival and departure times, etc.)
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CEREMONIES
Ceremonial events are offered to celebrate both the ship's and departure including
- Colorful water spray displays by Kobe City fireboats.
- Musical performances by the Kobe City Firefighter Band, regional universities, high schools, resident volunteer groups, and more.
- Plaque exchnge ceremony for cruise ship making her first call at the port.
Welcome water ceremony
The Kobe City Fire Fighter Band
Welcome ceremony
Ceremony attraction
INCENTIVES FOR PASSENGER SHIPS
The Port of Kobe offers passenger ships discount on port charges including Port Dues, Wharfage, Passenger bording bridge Fees and water supply. Please make inquiries regarding those discounts to Promotion Div., Port & Harbour Bureau. at cruise_kobeport@city.kobe.lg.jp
SOCIAL MEDIA (SNS)
| SNS | URL |
|---|---|
| Facebook (Japanese texts only) | https://www.facebook.com/KobePort1958 |
| https://www.facebook.com/feelkobejp/ | |
| Ｘ (Japanese texts only) | https://x.com/Port__of__KOBE |
| https://x.com/feelkobe_jp | |
| Instagram (Japanese texts only) | |
| https://www.instagram.com/kobe.kanko/ | |
| Official travel guide of Kobe | https://www.feel-kobe.jp/en/ |
LINK
| SNS | URL |
|---|---|
| Kobe city PR in English (Facebook) | https://www.facebook.com/kobecityPR |
| Kobe PR Ambassadors (SNS) | https://www.instagram.com/kobe_pra/ |
| https://x.com/Kobe_PRA | |
| https://www.facebook.com/KobePRA | |
| Hyogo Tourism Bureau /Kobe Area | https://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/area/kobe/ |
| https://www.hyogo-tourism.jp.e.atl.hp.transer.com/world/ | |
| Japan National Tourism Organization /Kobe Area | https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kansai/hyogo/kobe-and-around/ |
| https://www.japan.travel/en/ | |
| Japan Tourism Agency / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/en/index.html |
| Cruise Port Guide of Japan / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/ |