Arriving from Overseas
Most visitors to the BDR find Kansai International Airport (KIX) to be the most convenient airport when arriving from overseas, the city of Kobe being only a 1.5 hour drive away. The BDR is also well served by the nearby Kobe and Itami (Osaka) airports, with flights to and from most major Japanese domestic destinations.
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Kobe's downtown area of Sannomiya has an extensive public transportation system, allowing access to not only Kobe city but also further afield.
*Access times indicated below do not include transfer times.
From Kansai International Airport to Sannomiya or Kobe Airport
- Airport Limousine Bus: Kansai International Airport -> Sannomiya
Approximately 60 minutes (One way ticket: 1,950 yen / Round-trip ticket: 3,080 yen)
The bus to Sannomiya arrives at bus terminal number 6, on the first floor of Kansai International Airport.
Bus terminal at Kansai International Airport
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- MK Skygate Shuttle: Kansai International Airport -> Your accommodation
Depending on location - approximately 1 - 2 hours (2,500 yen)
MK Skygate Shuttle is a door-to-door shuttle service operating from Kansai International Airport to visitor's accommodation. The fare to most parts of Kobe for one person with one item of luggage is 2,300 yen, with each additional item charged at 500 yen. Although this service may take longer than the limousine bus, it does have the advantage of dropping you off at your destination. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and can be made online at the following site.
MK Skygate Shuttle
- Ferry (Kobe Bay Shuttle): Kansai International Airport -> Kobe Airport
29 minutes (Value ticket includes both the ferry and Port-liner train ticket: 1,850 yen)
A high speed ferry departs every 45 minutes from Kansai International Airport to Kobe Airport, which is only 2 stations away from the BDR by the Port-liner train. The bus taking passengers to Kansai Airports ferry terminal leaves from bus terminal number 12, which will automatically take you to the ferry and on to Kobe Airport. Upon arrival at Kobe Airport a free shuttle bus is available to take passengers to the nearby Port-liner station (Kobe Airport station).
Kobe Bay Shuttle
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From Other Areas to Sannomiya
- Shinkansen
1. Get off at "Shin-Kobe" Station
2. Shin-Kobe Station -> Sannomiya (Subway): 2 minutes (210 yen)
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- JR line, other local trains
・Sannomiya Station (JR Kobe, Hankyu, Hanshin lines)
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- Itami (Osaka) Airport (Osaka Airport Limousine)
・Itami (Osaka) Airport -> Kobe Sannomiya: Approximately 40 minutes (1,050 yen)
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From Sannomiya to RIKEN BDR
- Port-liner train
1. Sannomiya (P01) -> Iryo Center Station (P07): 12 minutes (250 yen)
* Take the Port-liner train bound for Kobe Airport.
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2. Exit the station on the left after passing the ticket gate and go down the stairs on the left-hand side. Turn right at the bottom of the stairs (to the west). BDR is the third building on the right-hand side.
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- Taxi
・Shin-Kobe -> BDR: Approximately 30 minutes (about 3,000 yen)
・Sannomiya -> BDR: Approximately 20 minutes (about 2,200 yen)
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From Kobe Airport to RIKEN BDR
- Port-liner train
1. Kobe Airport Station -> Iryo Center Station: 6 minutes (250 yen)
Port-liner train TIME TABLE
2. Exit the station on the left after passing the ticket gate and go down the stairs on the left-hand side. Turn right at the bottom of the stairs (to the west). BDR Building is the third building on the right-hand side.
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