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Orbis Hall

Orbis Hall
9, 2 Koyocho-naka, Higashinada,Kobe 658-0032
By Train From JR-Line Sumiyoshi station or Hanshin-Line Uozaki station, take the Rokko-Liner to Island Center station. (about 10 min.)
The Orbis Hall is only a few minutes on foot to the south-east.
From Kansai Airport (international) Take the Airport Limousine bus from the Kansai International Airport direct to Rokko Island (Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel), which takes about 57 minutes. The bus stop is #6 for Kobe Rokko Island and Sannomiya, City Center. Time table
From Osaka Airport (domestic) There is no direct Airport Limousine service to Rokko Island. The most economical transportation to Rokko Island is to take a limousine bus to Sannomiya which takes about 40 minutes. From there, follow the directions from Sannomiya listed below.
From Sannomiya, Kobe City Center You can either take a bus, or a train from JR Sannomiya station. The bus leaves from the south side of the station and takes approximately 25 minutes. Look for the "Minato Kanko Bus" stop. The train leaves Sannomiya station frequently. Take the first available Local or Express train (do not take a Limited Express) to Sumiyoshi (10 minutes). Then transfer to the Rokko Liner and take it to Island Center station (about 10 minutes).
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Hirao Seminar House


2-29-15, Sumiyoshi-honmachi, Higashinada, Kobe 658-0051.
Phone. +81-78-854-1605
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