Kobe

Kobe

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Kobe is a cosmopolitan port city in Kansai, famous for Kobe beef and Japan's oldest mosque. Strategic location between Osaka and Himeji.

Population

1.5 juta

Average Rent

¥40,000–¥65,000/bulan

Indonesian Community

~2,000 orang

Highlights

  • 1Kobe Mosque — Japan's oldest mosque (1935)
  • 2Multicultural port city since 1868
  • 3Near Osaka (20 min) & Himeji
  • 4World-famous Kobe beef
  • 5Mountain & sea views

Recommended Areas

Chuo-ku (中央区)

Sannomiya, city center, near Kobe Mosque

Nagata-ku (長田区)

Multicultural area, cheap rent

Transportation

JR, Hankyu, Hanshin Railways, Kobe Municipal Subway — IC card. Compact city, easy to explore.

Halal Food

Kobe Mosque provides halal info. 15+ halal restaurants in Sannomiya and Motomachi area.

Indonesian Community

Kobe Mosque (Japan's oldest mosque), active Muslim community, PPI Kobe.

Cost of Living

Average Rent¥40,000–¥65,000/bulan
Cost of Living¥100,000–¥170,000/bulan

Other Cities

Kobe — City Guide | Indonesian Guide to Japan