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Current weather and clothing

The weather information shown here is the information closest to the station in question. Please note that there may be slight differences.

Yearly temperature changes and recommended clothing

Clothing recommendations for each temperature range

When traveling in Japan with the following average temperatures, the recommended clothing is as follows:

Monthly changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowfall (1991~2020 average, Japan Meteorological Agency survey)

Winter

December

December is one of the coldest months in Sannomiya, with an average temperature of 8.8°C. It also experiences snowfall during this month, with an average precipitation level of 48.7 mm. It is recommended to wear warm and insulated clothing, such as woolen sweaters, thick jackets, trousers, and warm boots. Carrying gloves, scarves, and a warm hat is also advisable to protect against the cold and snowy weather.

January

The average temperature in January in Sannomiya Station, Japan is 6.2°C, and it is the coldest month of the year. The weather is cold and dry with occasional snowfall. It is recommended to wear warm clothing such as a coat, sweater, or heavy jacket to stay warm. Men should wear trousers, long-sleeved shirts, and warm jackets, while women should wear warm pants, long-sleeved shirts or blouses, sweaters, and a coat. Gloves, hats, and scarves are also recommended for extra warmth.

February

In February, the average temperature in Sannomiya Station is 6.5°C. The weather is still cold and dry, and snowfall is possible. The recommended clothing for this month is similar to January, with warm clothing such as a coat, sweater, or heavy jacket being essential to stay warm. Men should wear trousers, long-sleeved shirts, and warm jackets, while women should wear warm pants, long-sleeved shirts or blouses, sweaters, and a coat. Gloves, hats, and scarves are also recommended for extra warmth.

Spring

March

The average temperature in Sannomiya Station in March is 9.8°C. The weather begins to warm up, but it is still chilly, with occasional rain showers. It is recommended to wear a light coat or jacket to keep warm. Men can wear trousers and long-sleeved shirts or light jackets, while women can wear pants or skirts, blouses or light jackets, and a light coat. An umbrella is also recommended for the occasional rain showers.

April

In April, the weather starts to warm up, with an average temperature of 15°C in Sannomiya Station. It is recommended to wear lighter clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, t-shirts, and pants. Men can wear light jackets or sweaters, while women can wear light jackets, blouses, or cardigans. A light scarf or shawl can be worn for cooler evenings.

May

May is a pleasant month in Sannomiya Station, with an average temperature of 19.8°C. It is recommended to wear light and comfortable clothing such as t-shirts, skirts, or shorts. Men can wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts, while women can wear short-sleeved blouses or dresses. A light jacket or cardigan can be worn for cooler evenings.

Summer

June

The average temperature in June in Sannomiya Station is 23.4°C. The weather is warm and pleasant, but it can be humid with occasional rain showers. It is recommended to wear light and comfortable clothing such as t-shirts, shorts, or skirts. Men can wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts, while women can wear dresses or shorts with t-shirts or blouses. An umbrella is also recommended for the occasional rain showers.

July

In July, the average temperature in Sannomiya Station is 27.1°C, and it is the hottest month of the year. The weather is hot and humid with occasional rain showers. It is recommended to wear light and breathable clothing such as t-shirts, shorts, or skirts. Men can wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts, while women can wear dresses or shorts with t-shirts or blouses. An umbrella is also recommended for the occasional rain showers.

August

August is one of the hottest and wettest months in Sannomiya, with an average temperature of 28.6°C and a high level of precipitation at 103.4 mm. It is recommended to wear light and breathable clothes, such as cotton T-shirts, shorts, and sandals, to stay comfortable in the hot and humid weather. As it rains frequently in August, carrying an umbrella or raincoat is also advisable.

Autumn

September

In September, the average temperature drops slightly to 25.4°C, but it remains humid with high levels of precipitation at 157.2 mm. It is recommended to wear light and comfortable clothing, such as cotton T-shirts, skirts, and breathable shoes. Carrying an umbrella or raincoat is also advisable as it is still rainy during this month.

October

October marks the arrival of autumn in Sannomiya, with the average temperature dropping further to 19.8°C. The precipitation levels also decrease to 118 mm. It is recommended to wear light layers of clothing, such as long-sleeved cotton shirts, jeans or trousers, and comfortable shoes for walking around. Carrying a light jacket or a sweater is also advisable as it gets chilly in the evenings.

November

In November, the weather becomes cooler, with an average temperature of 14.2°C and lower precipitation levels at 62.4 mm. It is recommended to wear warm clothing, such as woolen sweaters, jeans or trousers, and comfortable shoes. Carrying a warm jacket or coat is also advisable as the temperature drops considerably during this month.

Recommended tourist destinations

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens

1-4-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0002 Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is located near Shin-Kobe Station and is reached by a ropeway. Once you get off the ropeway, you will see 75,000 herbs and flowers of about 200 varieties blooming in every season. Enjoy meals and sweets at the restaurant, café, and terrace. The resort facility is a place where you can spend a day in elegance, relaxing in the colorful garden or in a hammock.

Kobe Harborland

1Chome Higashi Kawasakicho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0044 Hyogo Prefecture
Harborland is an area where you can experience Kobe as a “port city” with a variety of large complexes including movie theaters and amusement spaces, and where it is pleasant to wander around while enjoying the view of the sea. On weekends, “handmade markets” and “marche” are held. Don’t miss the lights and illumination at night.

Kobe Animal Kingdom

7-1-9 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0047 Hyogo Prefecture
This is a symbiotic park on Kobe Port Island where visitors can interact with flowers, animals, and people. Visitors can enjoy interacting with alpacas, capybaras, kangaroos, birds, and a variety of other animals amidst flowers in full bloom all year round. The powerful and moving bird performance shows are very popular. The park is all-weather, making it a safe place to enjoy even on rainy days.

Kobe Oji Zoo

3-1 Ojicho, Nada-Ku, Kobe 657-0803 Hyogo Prefecture
The zoo features approximately 800 animals of about 130 species from around the world, including the popular giant panda. The zoo is full of fun, including “Animals and Children’s Kingdom,” where you can get up close and personal with rabbits and goats, and the Animal Science Museum, where you can learn about the wonders of animals while playing.

Ikuta Shrine

Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0011 Hyogo Prefecture
This is a shrine with a long history, mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) as having been built around the 3rd century. There are various places of interest within the shrine grounds, such as the ancient Ikuta Forest and Benkei Bamboo. The shrine is also known as a god of marriage, as it is said that if one makes a wish for the fulfillment of love while facing the cedar tree in Matsuo Shrine, the wish will come true.

Mt. Maya

2-2 Mayasanmachi, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-0105 Hyogo Prefecture
Maya is used as a familiar mountain by the local people. The night view from the observatory, which is reached by cable and ropeway, is known as one of the three best night views in Japan, and is a night spot that Kobe is proud of. It is also known as a mountain with a variety of places to enjoy such as Tenjoji Temple and Rokko Mountain Farm.

Chinatown (Nankinmachi)

Motomachidori, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0022 Hyogo Prefecture
Along with Yokohama and Nagasaki, it is one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns. With more than 100 stores, including authentic restaurants and general merchandise stores, the area is crowded with tourists throughout the year.

Kitano Ijinkan-gai

1 to 4 Chome, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0002 Hyogo Prefecture
The Kitano area, dotted with former residences of foreigners who came to Kobe after the opening of the port, is a popular area for sightseeing in Kobe with its exotic atmosphere. Many Western-style buildings remain, and the area has been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Many of the buildings can be toured inside and are used as museums, cafes, stores, etc.

Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street

Sannomiyacho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0021 Hyogo Prefecture
Established in 1946, just after the end of the war, this arcade street is one of Kobe’s representative arcades, connecting JR Sannomiya Station with the neighboring Motomachi Station approximately one station away. The wide, high arcade is characterized by a sense of openness and is lined with unique stores selling fashion, books, home electronics, sundries, interior goods, gourmet foods, and more. You can enjoy shopping in every possible genre.

Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum

7-5-1 Kumochicho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 651-0056 Hyogo Prefecture
It is the only museum of carpentry tools in Japan. In addition to approximately 1,000 selected carpentry tools, the museum exhibits a 7-meter tall model of the Golden Hall of Toshodaiji Temple, which soars in the atrium, and a skeleton tea room that shows the delicate work of a sukiya (tea ceremony house). The museum also plans workshops where visitors can see the carpenters’ techniques up close, taking advantage of the museum’s unique feature of being “a museum with palace carpenters.

Where to leave your luggage

There are a total of six coin locker locations scattered throughout JR Sannomiya Station. The coin locker with the largest number of lockers is the East Exit Coin Locker Room. You can easily find it as it is located diagonally to the left in front of you as soon as you exit the East Exit ticket gate.

Recommended hotels and inns

Oriental Hotel

25 Kyomachi, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0034 Hyogo Prefecture
10-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 4
Hotel style: Modern , Romantic

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ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe, an IHG hotel

1-chome Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0002 Hyogo Prefecture
15-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 4
Hotel style: Mountain View , Bay View

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Hotel Okura Kobe

2-1 Hatobacho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-8560 Hyogo Prefecture
17-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 4
Hotel style: Park View , Bay View

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Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

7-2 Hatobacho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0042 Hyogo Prefecture
1.0mi/1.6km from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 4.5
Hotel style: Romantic , Charming

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Kobe Portopia Hotel

6-10-1 Nakamachi, Minatojima, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0046 Hyogo Prefecture
2.3mi/3.7km from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 4
Hotel style: City View , Family

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Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu REI Hotel

6-1-5 Kumoidori, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 651-0096 Hyogo Prefecture
2-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 3
Hotel style: Centrally Located , Business

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Hotel Villa Fontaine Kobe-Sannomiya

4-1-4 Asahidori, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 651-0095 Hyogo Prefecture
4-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 3
Hotel style: Modern , Business

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Hotel Piena Kobe

4-20-5 Ninomiyacho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 651-0093 Hyogo Prefecture
7-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 3
Hotel style: Charming , Quiet

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Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

25 Kyomachi, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0034 Hyogo Prefecture
11-minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
Hotel class: 3
Hotel style: Modern , Centrally Located

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