Banks & Exchange Services in Kobe

There are two currency exchange stations just outside of the west and center exits of JR San-no-miya Station, open 11-7 (078/291-0070). Look for big signs reading currency exchange." Most major banks and some post offices have exchange services, usually displaying the sign authorized money exchange." Counter service runs 9-3 PM, but often exchange services don't open until 10 AM, when the exchange rate is set. Major bank offices are scattered throughout the city, the major names being Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (078/291-0070) and Mitsubishi Bank (078/391-8141).