Stayed at the Kobe Sannomiya R2 Hostel.

Choosing a hotel is an important part of a trip to Kobe. Since I was going to stay for 10 days, I spent a few days browsing and finally decided on the Kobe Sannomiya R2 Hostel. It's a great value for money choice: * Many amenities are available for self-service at the elevator entrance, including skincare sets, facial care packages, hair ties, etc. The late-night pancakes (available from 8pm to 10pm) and ice cream are pretty good. I especially liked the unlimited capsule coffee! The hotel provides bottled water, just ask the front desk. There's a microwave on the 1st floor in the restaurant, and a kettle in the guest rooms. Umbrellas are available for free. The hotel has a laundry room and a gym on the 2nd floor. There's an ironing room on each floor. * The location is excellent. It's a 3-minute walk to Sannomiya Station, a major transportation hub in Kobe. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Station, which is very convenient for transfers. * The hotel is located in the city center, close to Nankinmachi. There are many convenience stores and drugstores nearby. It's about a 30-minute walk to Kobe Port Tower and Meriken Park, which is great for an evening stroll. There are many restaurants near the hotel, including Ishidaya Kobe Beef and Kaseiken. Hankyu Department Store and Daimaru Department Store are also within walking distance. There's a Lawson across the street from the hotel, and a Family Mart to the right of the hotel, which is very convenient. It's about a 15-minute walk to Kitano Ijinkan. There's a Don Quijote across the street from the hotel, but it's expensive. The Daikoku store in the alley to the left of the hotel has better prices. 2. Transportation * How do I get from Kansai Airport to the hotel by bus? Which stop should I get off at and how far is it from the hotel? If you take the bus, go to Exit E on the 1st floor after leaving customs at the airport. Go out of Exit E and find Bus Stop 6 (on your left). There's a ticket machine next to Bus Stop 6. You can use WeChat or Alipay to buy a ticket from Kansai Airport to Kobe Sannomiya for JPY 2,200 per person. Take your ticket and line up at Bus Stop 6. Someone will take your luggage for you. The bus ride takes 1 hour. When you arrive at Kobe Sannomiya, collect your luggage according to the luggage tag. No transfers are required. If you take the ferry, go to the 1st floor of the airport to buy a ferry ticket, then take the shuttle bus to the ferry. The ferry ride takes 30 minutes. After arriving at the pier, take the shuttle bus to Kobe Airport, then take the Kobe Airport Sannomiya Line and walk for 3-5 minutes. I hope this information will be helpful to those who are planning a trip to Kobe. 💪