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Head to Takamatsu and Shodoshima on the Jumbo Ferry Kobe! How to get from each station in Kobe to the terminal
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The Kobe pier, where the Jumbo Ferry connecting Kobe, Shodoshima, and Takamatsu departs and arrives, is located close to the center of Sannomiya. In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner with photos how to get to the Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal from Sannomiya Station on each line, as well as from various cities such as Osaka and Tokyo using the Shinkansen.
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Jumbo Ferry Co., Ltd. is a ferry company that operates between Kobe, Shodoshima, and Takamatsu. In 2022, the new ship "Aoi," a "terrace resort floating on the Seto Inland Sea," was launched. The ship is equipped with a variety of facilities not found on other routes, including an observation deck from which you can enjoy passing under the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, as well as an observation bath and foot bath. Premium seats, which are available for a fee, include private rooms with balconies and reclining seats, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing voyage.
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Table of Contents
- What is the Jumbo Ferry Kobe Stop like?
- What is the nearest station to Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal?
- There is a convenient shuttle bus from JR Sannomiya Station, Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya Station to Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal!
- [About 5 minutes to the bus stop] From Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station to the bus stop
- [About 2 minutes to the bus stop] From Hanshin Sannomiya Station to the bus stop
- [About 3 minutes to the bus stop] From JR Sannomiya Station to the bus stop
- [Approximately 2 minutes to the bus stop] From the Port Liner to the bus stop
- [About 4 minutes to the bus stop] From Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line to the bus stop
- The shuttle bus leaves from bus stop number 6! (※ Bus stop number 9 during late night hours)
- Let's go from Kobe to Shodoshima and Takamatsu on the Jumbo Ferry!
What is the Jumbo Ferry Kobe Stop like?
Jumbo Ferry's Kobe stop is located at the Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal , in the center of Kobe city, Shinkocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Jumbo Ferry, which connects Kobe, Shodoshima, and Takamatsu, and Miyazaki Car Ferry, which connects Kobe and Miyazaki, depart and arrive from this terminal. In particular, Jumbo Ferry operates three to four times a day on the route between Shodoshima Sakate Port in Kagawa Prefecture and Takamatsu East Port with two ferries, "Aoi" and "Ritsurin 2."
The new ship "Aoi," which will be launched in 2022, is based on the concept of a "terrace resort floating on the Seto Inland Sea," and offers a comfortable journey while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. There are foot baths and observation baths on board, and you can also enjoy gourmet food made with local ingredients at the onboard shop.
What is the nearest station to Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal?
The nearest stations to Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal are JR Sannomiya Station and Hanshin, Hankyu and Subway Sannomiya Station .
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk from each station. Since it is a little far to walk, it is convenient to use the shuttle bus from Sannomiya Station!
There is a convenient shuttle bus from JR Sannomiya Station, Hankyu/Hanshin Sannomiya Station to Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal!
You can conveniently access the terminal from the station by using the connecting bus operated by Kobe Ferry Bus!
The shuttle bus stop is at bus stop number 6 of the Sannomiya Bus Terminal on the first floor of the Mint Kobe building ( bus stop number 9 for the 00:30 departure only) . The fare is 210 yen (cash only), and it takes about 10 minutes to get to the terminal.
This shuttle bus operates in a timed manner to connect with the ferry departure times, so you can use it with peace of mind.
*For the shuttle bus timetable, please see [ here (Japanese) ] [ here (English) ]
[About 5 minutes to the bus stop] From Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station to the bus stop
To head to the bus stop from Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station, first head to the east ticket gate of Hanshin Sannomiya Station.
After exiting the ticket gate, go straight down the corridor and take the escalator down.
Go down the escalator and head towards the escalator ahead on your left .
Proceed to the escalator and go down to the basement.
Drop down and then go right .
Go straight and take the escalator at the end
Go up the escalator.
After going up the escalator, go straight and enter the JR Sannomiya Central Exit.
Go straight from JR Sannomiya Central Exit.
At the end of the road, follow the signs and turn left .
Go straight down the passage.
When you see a convenience store, turn right .
Follow the signs on the ground and go straight ahead to the left .
Continue straight along the road towards the Mint Kobe building.
You will see a sign for bus stop number 6 on a pillar, so follow the signs to the back of the pillar.
Arrive at bus stop number 6 for Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal.
[About 2 minutes to the bus stop] From Hanshin Sannomiya Station to the bus stop
To head to the bus stop from Hanshin Sannomiya Station, first head to the east exit of the station.
Once you exit the ticket gate, follow the signs to the right .
When you see the large video monitor, go left .
Follow the path and go up the stairs ahead on the right.
As soon as you exit onto ground level, you will see bus stop number 6 .
[About 3 minutes to the bus stop] From JR Sannomiya Station to the bus stop
To head to the bus stop from JR Sannomiya Station, first head to the east exit of the station.
Once you get off at the JR line platform, head towards the East ticket gates of JR Sannomiya Station, exit through the East ticket gates and turn right .
Continue straight ahead to the left .
Continue straight along the road.
If you follow the road, you will see a sign for bus stop number 6 on a pillar, so follow the signs to the back of the pillar.
Arrive at bus stop number 6 for Sannomiya Ferry Terminal.
[Approximately 2 minutes to the bus stop] From the Port Liner to the bus stop
Exit the Port Liner Sannomiya ticket gate and go left .
Go straight and take the escalator ahead on the right .
Make a U-turn where you got off and go straight ahead.
You will see a sign for bus stop number 6 on a pillar, so follow the signs to the back of the pillar.
Arrive at bus stop number 6 for Sannomiya Ferry Terminal.
[About 4 minutes to the bus stop] From Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line to the bus stop
The ferry terminal can also be easily accessed from Shin-Kobe Station on the Shinkansen.
First, take the subway one stop from Shin-Kobe Station to Sannomiya Station.
When you get off the subway, head to the east exit .
After exiting the ticket gate, turn left and go straight.
Go straight and take the escalator
Go up the escalator.
Go straight from the central exit of JR Sannomiya Station.
When you see a T-junction at the end of the road, follow the signs and turn left .
Continue straight along the road.
When you see a convenience store, turn right .
When you see a convenience store, turn right .
Continue straight along the road.
You will see a sign for bus stop number 6 on a pillar, so follow the signs to the back of the pillar.
Arrive at bus stop number 6 for Sannomiya Ferry Terminal.
The shuttle bus leaves from bus stop number 6! (※ Bus stop number 9 during late night hours)
The shuttle bus departs from Mint Kobe bus stop number 6, but please note that the 12:30am bus that connects to the 1am ferry from Kobe departs from bus stop number 9 .
The Port Loop is also convenient from Shin-Kobe Station on the Shinkansen!
From Shin-Kobe Station, there is a bus called Port Loop that provides direct access to the Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal.
The nearest bus stop is in front of KIITO (Sannomiya Multiple Library)
After getting off the bus, go straight to the right towards the building in front of you and after crossing one traffic light you will see the terminal.
It takes about 5 minutes to walk there.
If you are traveling by Shinkansen from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Kyoto, you can conveniently use the Port Loop, which means you don't have to transfer .
Let's go from Kobe to Shodoshima and Takamatsu on the Jumbo Ferry!
This time, we introduced how to get to the boarding point from each Sannomiya station. It is a little far from the station to the Sannomiya Ferry Terminal, so we recommend using the shuttle bus.
Jumbo Ferry also posts the latest information and tourist information on their official Twitter account and Instagram . Be sure to follow them too!
Jumbo Ferry Co., Ltd. is a ferry company that operates between Kobe, Shodoshima, and Takamatsu. In 2022, the new ship "Aoi," a "terrace resort floating on the Seto Inland Sea," was launched. The ship is equipped with a variety of facilities not found on other routes, including an observation deck from which you can enjoy passing under the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, as well as an observation bath and foot bath. Premium seats, which are available for a fee, include private rooms with balconies and reclining seats, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing voyage.
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