Kobe Sanbo Hall Access & Visitor Guide

Your First Visit to Kobe Sanbo Hall

Kobe Sanbo Hall is a multipurpose exhibition and event hall in Hamabedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe. It has large exhibition halls on the first and second floors, and the second floor also has a small exhibition hall and two meeting rooms. It is used for business events of different sizes, such as exhibitions, business meetings and seminars.

The nearest major station is JR Sannomiya Station, about a 10-minute walk away. From Kobe Airport, you can also take the Port Liner to Boeki Center Station, so the venue is easy to reach from central Kobe for visitors from overseas.

This guide covers practical information including how to get to Kobe Sanbo Hall, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.

Getting to Kobe Sanbo Hall

From Haneda you can fly directly to Kobe Airport or take the Shinkansen, and from Narita you can take the Shinkansen or go via Kansai International Airport. Travel times and fares vary by flight and time of day, so please check each operator’s official website for the latest information.

From Narita Airport

• Narita Express + Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen + JR: Narita Airport → Tokyo Station → Shinkansen toward Shin-Kobe or Sannomiya → JR Sannomiya Station → about 10 min walk. A straightforward overland route.
• Flight + airport limousine bus: Narita Airport → Kansai International Airport → airport limousine bus toward Sannomiya → walk or taxi. An option if you prefer to fly.

From Haneda Airport

• Flight + Port Liner: Haneda Airport → Kobe Airport (flight about 1 hr 10–20 min) → Port Liner to Boeki Center Station (Kobe Airport to Sannomiya takes about 18 min). Few transfers from the airport to the venue.
• Keikyu / Tokyo Monorail + Shinkansen: Haneda Airport → Shinagawa or Tokyo Station → Shinkansen (Tokyo to Shin-Kobe takes about 2 hr 40 min by Nozomi) → JR Sannomiya Station → about 10 min walk.

From the Nearest Stations to the Venue

• JR Sannomiya Station: about 10 min walk. A large station served by many lines, and an easy transfer point if you arrive at Shin-Kobe by Shinkansen.
• Boeki Center Station (Kobe New Transit Port Liner): The official website describes it as “right off the train at Boeki Center Station.”

Venue Information

This is information from the official website as of October 2026. Reception hours, contact details and capacities may change.

• Official name: Kobe Sanbo Hall
• Address: 5-1-32 Hamabedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0083
• Nearest stations: JR Sannomiya Station, about 10 min walk / Kobe New Transit Port Liner, Boeki Center Station
• Official website: http://kobe-sanbo.net/
• Reception hours: 9:00–17:00
• Contact: +81-78-251-3551

Recommended Hotels Near Kobe Sanbo Hall

Hotels near the venue are concentrated in the Sannomiya and Kyu-Kyoryuchi (former foreign settlement) areas. Here are four options. Please check the official website for walking times from each hotel, and check the route on a map app before booking. For comparing and booking hotels, you can also use the venue’s hotel list page.

THE ORIENT (formerly Oriental Hotel Kobe)

A classic luxury hotel on the Kyu-Kyoryuchi side, known as the former Oriental Hotel Kobe. It is about 0.5 km from the venue in a straight line.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe Sannomiya PREMIER

An upper-midscale hotel run by a major Japanese chain. It is about 0.5 km from the venue in a straight line. It suits business trips.

The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

A midscale to upper-midscale hotel run by a major Japanese chain. It is about 0.9 km from the venue in a straight line.

remm plus Kobe Sannomiya

A midscale hotel in the Hankyu Hanshin Hotels group. It is about 0.9 km from the venue in a straight line.

Recommended Restaurants Near Kobe Sanbo Hall

The Sannomiya and Motomachi areas have a wide range of restaurants, from Japanese and Western food to cafes and bars. Here are five, one for each genre. Please check opening hours and closing days before you visit.

Casual Japanese

Katei no Encho Minasama Shokudo

An izakaya-style eatery in Kita-Nagasa-dori. Mid-range prices. It is open until 19:30, so it suits an early dinner.

Western

French Bistro un seul

A French bistro in Nakayamate-dori. Mid-range prices, suited to a relaxed meal.

Asian

Kobe Asian Shokudo Bar SALA

An Asian restaurant in Motomachi-dori serving dishes from Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and other countries. Mid-range prices.

Cafe

Mockingbird

A coffee shop in Kita-Nagasa-dori. Low prices, and a handy place for a break between event sessions.

Bar

High Bridge Cocktail Bar

A cocktail bar in Nakayamate-dori. Mid-range prices, good for a drink after the event.

Tips Before You Visit

Here are points worth knowing before you visit Kobe Sanbo Hall.

Closed Days in November 2026

The venue is closed on November 1, 3, 15 and 21, 2026. On closed days, phone and email support is also suspended. See the official announcement for details.

Reception Hours Are 9:00–17:00

The reception is open from 9:00 to 17:00. Please handle load-in and load-out and any same-day inquiries within these hours, by phone at +81-78-251-3551.

Choose Your Station by Purpose

JR Sannomiya Station is about a 10-minute walk and is a large station with many lines. Boeki Center Station on the Port Liner is described on the official website as right off the train. If you are arriving from Kobe Airport, the Port Liner is convenient.

The First and Second Floor Halls Differ in Size

The second-floor large exhibition hall (about 1,308 sq m) is larger than the first-floor one (about 1,017 sq m). Guideline capacity is about 800 on the second floor and about 300 on the first. Check in advance which hall your event uses so you do not get lost inside the venue.

Hotels Are Mostly in Sannomiya and Kyu-Kyoryuchi

Most nearby hotels are in the Sannomiya and Kyu-Kyoryuchi areas, within walking distance of the venue. Please check the official website for walking times from each hotel, and check the route on a map app before booking.

Check Construction, Crowding and Rainy-Day Routes Officially

For venue-specific details such as construction, busy times, rainy-day routes and entry and exit rules, please check the official website. For information on the day of your event, please also check with the organizer.

Event Halls at Kobe Sanbo Hall

The venue has large exhibition halls on the first and second floors and a small exhibition hall on the second floor. Capacities are the guideline figures listed on the official website.

1st Floor Large Exhibition Hall

2nd Floor Large Exhibition Hall

2nd Floor Small Exhibition Hall