Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Plan
1–6 people
- Capacity
- 1–6 people
📅 Schedule
✅ What's included
- átoa Admission Ticket
- Kobe 1day loop bus ticket
Required reading
- [átoa Aquarium] - Voucher validity is 1 month from the date of purchase and can be used only once. - Re-entry is not permitted. - You may need to wait to enter on certain days or during busy periods. - We may not be able to accommodate your request, depending on availability, and reservations may be canceled. - Business hours and operations may change due to natural disasters or maintenance. Please check the official website in advance: https://atoa-kobe.jp/ - Photography is allowed as long as it does not inconvenience other visitors (e.g., using large equipment). Flash photography is prohibited in certain areas to protect the creatures. Live streaming is also prohibited. - Pets are not permitted (except guide dogs, assistance dogs, and hearing dogs). - Roads and parking lots may be very crowded. Please allow plenty of time.
- [Kobe 1day loop bus ticket ] - Voucher Validity Period: 2 months from the date of purchase. Can be used only once. - Discounts Available: Get discounts at over 30 facilities along the route. - Check the full list of discount facilities here: https://www.shinkibus.co.jp/bus/cityloop/shop/ - Ticket Type: Paper (scratch-off) ticket - Scratch off the date of use and show it to the driver when boarding.
Other notes
- QR code voucher *One QR code can be used for both átoa Aquarium and the Kobe 1day loop bus ticket.
- [Kobe 1day loop bus ticket] Available Routes & Stops: - City Loop - Port Loop - Yamanote Line - Shinki Bus Routes (Port Island Line, Kobe Airport Line) Major Stops: - Sannomiya Station / Subway Sannomiya Station - Kyomachisuji / Kobe City Museum - Shinkocho / KIITO / Kamomeria - Motomachi Shopping Arcade / Harborland / Kobe Station South Exit - Shinkaichi / Minatogawa Park West Exit - Kobe Kitano Nosta / Kitano Ijinkan - Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden/Ropeway / Shin-Kobe Station - All bus stops within Port Island & Kobe Airport *Please refer to the PDF for the available routes.
- Voucher expiration dates: Atoa Aquarium: Valid for 1 month from the date of purchase Kobe 1day loop bus ticket: Valid for 2 months from the date of purchase
- How to Use the Set Ticket When using the Atoa Aquarium & Kobe 1-Day Loop Bus Ticket, we recommend exchanging your 1-day bus ticket first at the Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal before heading to the aquarium. 1. When Using the Atoa Aquarium Admission Ticket On the day of your visit, present your Atoa Aquarium QR code voucher at the átoa Ticket Counter (2nd floor) to exchange it for a physical ticket. 【átoa Ticket Counter (2nd Floor)】 Address: 7-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 650-004 Business Hours: 10:00–19:00 (Last admission 18:30) *Please note that guests may be required to wait before entry on peak days or during busy periods. *Business hours may change due to private events. *Closed on maintenance days. Special dates: August 8 (Sat) – August 16 (Sun), 2026. During this period, business hours will be extended as follows: 9:00 – 19:30 (Last admission 19:00) ●Closed Notice The facility will be closed for maintenance during the following period: June 30, 2026 (Tue) – July 2, 2026 (Thu) *Please note that from June 29 to July 10, some zones (ELEMENTS) will also be unavailable for viewing. 2. When Using the Kobe 1day Loop Bus Ticket On the day of use, bring your electronic voucher with QR code to the exchange location and exchange it for a paper (scratch) ticket. Exchange Location: Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal Address: 4-1-284 Kotonoo-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0094 Access: From the East Exit of JR Sannomiya Station, walk east along the overpass for 2 minutes (located under the overpass after crossing the intersection). URL: https://shinkibus.co.jp/highway/category/landing_guidance/index.html
📍 Meeting / Pick-up point
How to Use the Set Ticket When using the Atoa Aquarium & Kobe 1-Day Loop Bus Ticket, we recommend exchanging your 1-day bus ticket first at the Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal before heading to the aquarium. 1. When Using the Atoa Aquarium Admission Ticket On the day of your visit, present your Atoa Aquarium QR code voucher at the átoa Ticket Counter (2nd floor) to exchange it for a physical ticket. 【átoa Ticket Counter (2nd Floor)】 Address: 7-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 650-004 Business Hours: 10:00–19:00 (Last admission 18:30) *Please note that guests may be required to wait before entry on peak days or during busy periods. *Business hours may change due to private events. *Closed on maintenance days. Special dates: August 8 (Sat) – August 16 (Sun), 2026. During this period, business hours will be extended as follows: 9:00 – 19:30 (Last admission 19:00) ●Closed Notice The facility will be closed for maintenance during the following period: June 30, 2026 (Tue) – July 2, 2026 (Thu) *Please note that from June 29 to July 10, some zones (ELEMENTS) will also be unavailable for viewing. 2. When Using the Kobe 1day Loop Bus Ticket On the day of use, bring your electronic voucher with QR code to the exchange location and exchange it for a paper (scratch) ticket. Exchange Location: Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal Address: 4-1-284 Kotonoo-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0094 Access: From the East Exit of JR Sannomiya Station, walk east along the overpass for 2 minutes (located under the overpass after crossing the intersection). URL: https://shinkibus.co.jp/highway/category/landing_guidance/index.html
🎟 Voucher validity: Valid for 1 month from purchase