Kobe Bay Cruise Yasakama-ru & Royal Princess Cruise

Meet the Kobe harbor scenery,
Kobe Bay Cruise

Take a Kobe Bay Cruise 'Ataka Maru' or 'Royal Princess'. Taking a cruise is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kobe Harbor.

Both of the ships we can use have a large, roofless sky terrace, so you can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery from day to sunset, the beautiful night view and starry night sky that unfolds at night, and the view of the port city of Kobe that changes with the seasons.

Introducing the ships!

1. Ataka Maru
The vermilion Japanese-style ship Gozabune Atakemaru (capacity 500 people) standing tall in Kobe Port was inspired by the massive ship Atake Maru, which was built by order of Iemitsu, the 3rd shogun of the Edo shogunate. It was renovated in 2017 under the supervision of Okayama-born industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. All seats are unreserved, and the interior of the ship is decorated in a variety of styles from different ages and cultures, such as mandalas, combined with sliding door paintings, Japanese umbrellas, and ceiling paintings to create a luxurious and elegant space.

2. Royal Princess
The two-story ship (capacity 500 people) is one of the largest cruise ships in the Kansai region. The 3rd floor is a roofless sky terrace where you can enjoy a 360° view of the streets of Kobe with the Rokko Mountains in the background. The Royal Princess also passes under the Kobe Bridge, allowing you to feel the beauty of the bridge. The Kobe Bridge is a two-story red steel bridge that connects the port terminal and Port Island, the world's first artificial island. The ship, illuminated at night, is a popular spot on SNS where you can take beautiful photos and videos while looking at Kobe from the 3rd floor sky deck.

Enjoy the fantastic night view of Kobe Port

Kobe seen from the cruise is more beautiful than expected. In particular, I highly recommend taking a ride at least once, as you can see Kobe's iconic buildings from a completely new angle.