Kobe

The flight from Osaka to Hakata is direct, takes just over two hours, has comfortable seats, affordable fares, and frequent departures. If you have large luggage, it's easy to reserve a seat at the counter or at the airport on the same day; just follow the signs.

Scanning tickets with the machine is very convenient. You can also reserve seats for the Shinkansen or Limited Express trains using the machine without having to queue manually, which is especially convenient. Although you can only reserve seats by machine 6 times, it's relatively enough. For the 7th time, you can queue at the green window to reserve seats manually. Combining the Amanohashidate and Ine Passes, there are many people queuing to exchange for the pass on the right side of the train station exit, which is quite convenient and cost-effective.

átoa Aquarium is highly recommended! We entered around 6:00 PM and it closed at 7:00 PM. I suggest staying until the evening; the rooftop night view is absolutely stunning! The aquarium has a wealth of facilities and many unique installations. The animals are all very well cared for; even my four-year-old wanted more! Bic Camera Namba store sells 31-inch suitcases opposite the redemption counter on the first floor. They also offer free old suitcase recycling. There are restrooms upstairs (closes at 10:00 PM). 298 BBQ, a 3-minute walk from Bic Camera, has an elevator and inexpensive set meals. The curry rice at the all-you-can-eat bar is delicious! (Last order at 10:30 PM, dine until 11:00 PM)

Pros: Super clean bus and great service! Everything ran really smoothly. I’ll definitely take this bus again next time I'm in Japan. Cons: Wish there were a few more bus stops to choose from, but overall a great experience.

Highly recommended for families traveling with children! Changing flight times is extremely convenient, eliminating worries about flight delays and saving a lot of queuing time. When entering the station, you can scan your child's barcode first to let them pass, then scan the barcodes of accompanying family members, and finally swipe your card to enter. The whole process is smooth and convenient! Exiting the station follows the same process. Just make sure your internet connection is working after you get off the plane, otherwise you won't be able to scan your card to enter the station!

Easy to receive, convenient and affordable. Although it can be used in not every store, it's still pretty good.

I've used many eSIMs before, but this is the first one that's so easy to install, affordable, and fast... It was the best!

From Kobe Airport, take the Port Liner train, just one stop and a 4-minute ride. Exit at Computational Science Center Station (P08), South Exit. Kobe Zoo is right next to the station; just walk down the stairs. Paid luggage storage is available at both the North and South ticket offices. It's also only a 14-minute ride from the zoo to Kobe Sannomiya. You can interact with the animals almost up close! Seeing the sloths is incredibly therapeutic.

First time taking the round-trip ticket to Himeji Castle. Electronic tickets saved me the trouble of picking up tickets. I really liked this way of traveling. It's also cheaper and more welcoming to foreign travelers. I recommend Himeji Castle; it's beautiful. It's not far from the station on foot.

It has a very user-friendly interface, making it easy to plan your desired schedule.