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Kobe

City in Hyōgo, Japan

Overview

Kobe is a lively port city set between the mountains and sea, famous for its cosmopolitan flair, historic districts, and world-renowned Kobe beef. The city combines modern urban life with picturesque scenery and a relaxed atmosphere, making it an enticing destination for visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Japan

Prefecture

Hyōgo

Population

1,521,707

Time Zone

Asia/Tokyo

Coordinates

34.69°, 135.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,029

Local Cost

$1,115

Local Income

$2,350

Cashless

English

Temperature

16.5°C

Summer Avg

25.0°C

Winter Avg

7.5°C

Record High

33.9°C

Record Low

-1.8°C

Humidity

79%

Precipitation

1525 mm

Internet Speed

220 Mbps

Upload

122 Mbps

Latency

16 ms

City Vibrancy

482

Coworking

Cafes

229

Nightlife

198

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

UKB

Distance

7 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

71 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

2番地 2-banchi 2番地 consists mostly of residential apartment blocks with a few local businesses and convenience stores. Streets are quiet except during school commute hours.サンキタ広場サンキタ広場 is a central public square near JR Sannomiya Station, mainly used for transit connections and occasional local events. The area features pedestrian space and access to shopping and dining options.マリンステージマリンステージ is a residential area close to waterfront developments. Most buildings here are mid-rise apartments and condominiums, with access to local shops and parks.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 71 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.

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