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Foreigner Help in Kobe

Everything foreigners need in Kobe — emergency contacts, hospitals, legal help, and daily life resources.

Kobe has been Japan's most internationally connected port city for over 150 years, with a long history of foreign residents and one of the highest proportions of foreign nationals of any major Japanese city. The city has extensive multilingual community support including dedicated foreign resident counseling. This guide covers emergency contacts, Kobe's English-capable hospitals, the Kobe immigration bureau, and the practical resources available to the international community in Hyogo Prefecture.

Key Emergency Numbers in Kobe

Police Emergency

110

24/7, say "English please"

Ambulance/Fire

119

24/7, interpreter available

Police Consultation (Kobe)

#078-321-0110

Multilingual support

Japan Visitor Hotline

050-3816-2787

24/7, EN/ZH/KO/ES

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Gaijin Support provides 24/7 multilingual assistance for emergencies, medical care, legal issues, and daily life challenges in Kobe.