City in Hyogo, Japan

Internet in Kobe: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

234 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Kobe?

Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chains and some independent cafés offer wifi; sockets are not guaranteed. Mobile data is dependable everywhere.

Getting online in Kobe

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre in most apartments; about 4,500–6,000 JPY a month on a 1–2 year contract.
Cafés and coworking	Chains and some independent cafés offer wifi; sockets are not guaranteed. Mobile data is dependable everywhere.
Tourist SIM	Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	docomo, au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile
Monthly data plan	¥2,000–4,000 ($13–25)

Coworking in Kobe

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in East Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Hong Kong	362 Mbps	89 Mbps
Macau	322 Mbps	—
Taiwan	298 Mbps	111 Mbps
South Korea	251 Mbps	251 Mbps
China	238 Mbps	176 Mbps
Japan	234 Mbps	66 Mbps
Mongolia	86 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Kobe?

Which SIM card should I get in Kobe?

Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.

Can I use an eSIM in Japan?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.