Serviced Accommodation, Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments in Kobe

Why Choose Serviced Apartments in Kobe?

Situ’s serviced apartments in Kobe, Japan, offer a high standard, bespoke service, regardless of whether you are staying for a short time or for an extended period. 

Situ makes booking accommodation effortless so you can stay wherever is most convenient for you. Whether you would rather be near a transport facility, such as an airport or railway station, or close to an attraction you want to see, we have a range of luxury apartments in Kobe for anyone visiting the city for business or leisure. 

In our serviced apartments, you can expect laundry facilities, fully-equipped kitchens and free wi-fi, and on-site housekeeping is often available.   

Where is Kobe?

 Kobe lies on the coastline of Osaka Bay in the south-west of Japan's largest island, Honshu. It’s one of Japan’s seven largest cities, with a population of approximately 1.5 million.

Kyoto and Osaka are nearby cities. They, along with Kobe, make up the Keihanshin metropolitan area, which has about six million people. Kobe is also the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture.

 Tokyo – the nation’s capital and largest city – is 263 miles east of Kobe. The second largest city of Yokohama lies 258 miles to the east. 

The principal local language is the Kansai dialect of Japanese. Japanese people are not as proficient in speaking other languages compared to people in other countries. However, there are some street signs in the city that are in English. Additionally, English announcements can be heard on the Metro trains. Local people who conduct international business activities are also more likely to speak English than the average person in the street. 

 The yen is the official currency of Japan. 

Kansai Airport has flights to cities across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Once you’ve arrived in Kobe, Japan’s superb rail network makes it very easy to get around.  

 Business in Kobe

Japan is the world’s third largest national economy. The country as a whole is noted for its electronics industry, but Kobe’s economy revolves around other manufacturing sectors, such as shipbuilding, steel, rubber, and chemicals.  

Well-known companies with operations in Kobe include Procter & Gamble, Fujitsu, Nestle, Sony and Mitsubishi. 

The city certainly can’t be faulted for its resilience. Since the massive earthquake in 1995 destroyed thousands of buildings, Kobe has rebuilt itself both literally and symbolic into the modern, vibrant city of today. Japan is always going to be affected by earth tremors, but a Kobe-type event is rare – it was the only time in the nation’s modern history when a major earthquake had its epicentre in a metropolitan area.   

Things To Do in Kobe

Kobe is to be found in a spectacular location sandwiched between Osaka Bay and the Rokko mountain range. A trip by cable car to the top of Mount Rokko is a must, to see incredible views of the city, the sea, and the mountains. 

Alternatively, if you take the Ropeway from Shin-Kobe Station, you get the bonus of passing the Nunobiki Waterfall and the Nunobiki Herb Garden on your way to the viewing station. 

Japan is noted for its spectacular gardens, and one of the best in the city is Sorakuen, which also houses the Hassam House stately home.

 If you don’t fancy the cable car, Ropeway or visiting museum tower, then you can sample the amazing coastal views from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, although its walkway has a glass floor, so it might not be great for those with a fear of heights. 

 Many cities offer tours of breweries that manufacture beer or lager, but in Kobe you can choose to tour one of the sites that make sake, the distinctive Japanese rice wine. Kiku-Masamune is just one of the companies offering guided brewery tours and the opportunity to sample its produce. 

 The city is also noted for Kobe Beef, which is famed for its flavour, tenderness, and texture. The city also has a large Chinatown district, known as Nankinmachi, where some of the best eateries are located in walking distance.