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 |