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Kirishima to Kobe by bus

Kobe lies 526 km (327 mi) north-east of Kirishima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 9 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 642 km (399 mi) of road.

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KirishimaKobe
CountryJapanJapan
Population123,2051.5 million
Elevation10 m (33 ft)35 m (115 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Postal codes880-0032–880-8556701-1201–761-4146

Where to book buses from Kirishima to Kobe

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Staying in Kobe

Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe. Of the 189 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (93), and 12 are five-star. Across 125 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 153,087 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Kobe from Kirishima?

526 km (327 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kirishima; by road roughly 642 km (399 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kirishima to Kobe by bus?

About 9 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kirishima and Kobe?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Kobe?

Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.