Hotel Okura Kobe is a 35-story waterfront hotel in Kobe, Japan, offering views of the harbor and Rokko Mountains. It has 468 guest rooms with standard amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs. Guests can request air purifiers for added comfort.
Hotel Okura Kobe features a variety of dining options to suit diverse tastes. Guests can enjoy teppanyaki cuisine at Teppanyaki Sazanka, known for Kobe beef and fresh seafood, or savor authentic Cantonese dishes at Toh-Ka-Lin. Traditional Japanese cuisine is available at Yamazato, which also houses Nishiki, a tempura specialty counter, and Hamaiso, offering sushi crafted from local Kansai ingredients. For casual meals, Cafe Restaurant Camellia serves light meals and course menus, while Ariake provides a buffet featuring Kobe specialties and international dishes. Guests can also unwind at the Main Bar Emerald, which offers a selection of beverages in a relaxed setting.
Facilities include a fitness club, indoor pool, sauna, tennis courts and a seasonal outdoor pool. Services such as laundry, dry cleaning, and a shopping arcade are also available.
The hotel is located near Meriken Park and Kobe Port Tower, with Nankin-machi (Chinatown) and the Former Foreign Settlement within walking distance.
The closest station to Hotel Okura Kobe is Minato Motomachi Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line, located approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Additionally, Motomachi Station (JR and Hanshin lines) is about a 12-minute walk away. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service to Sannomiya Station, a major transportation hub in Kobe, which is approximately a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Accessibility
The closest stations, Minato Motomachi (5 minutes) and Motomachi (12 minutes), are both wheelchair accessible and offer a pleasant, scenic route along Kobe’s picturesque harborfront.
Hotel Okura Kobe offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to Sannomiya Station. While the bus has steps at the entrance, it can accommodate guests using folding wheelchairs who can get on and off the bus on their own. Staff are available to help store folded wheelchairs.
The lobby at Hotel Okura Kobe includes ramps connecting all sections, including the lower seating areas. Accessible toilets are available in several public areas.
The accessible accommodations at Hotel Okura Kobe include two rooms, one located on the 6th floor and the other on the 22nd floor. Both rooms share the same layout, with the main difference being the view offered. The both rooms can also connect to an adjacent room upon request.
Each room is equipped with twin beds, with one bed motorized to adjust the head, feet, or both using a remote control. The layout provides sufficient space for wheelchair maneuverability.
The en-suite bathroom features a toilet with grab bars on both sides and an electronic bidet system. The sink is open underneath to allow wheelchair access, and the bathtub is equipped with grab bars and a portable bath chair to assist with transfers. A detachable shower head is also available.
