Superyacht Base Kobe is a consortium consists of seven principal investors GLION Group, Plan Do Sea, Horizon Yachts, Setouchi Brand Corporation, Creation Co., Ltd, SYL Monaco and SYL Japan. Superyacht Base Kobe marina will start in April 2025 with a full service opening for yachts in 2026 and a full opening with surrounding infrastructure in 2027.
The facility is part of the Kobe harbour and waterfront regeneration, where previously industrial spaces close to downtown Kobe are being reimagined for public enjoyment. This includes the Glion Arena Kobe, an indoor-sports complex adjacent to the marina site primarily for basketball, but which can also hold shows and concerts, etc.
Superyacht Base Kobe marina will feature over 1.4 km of usable linear superyacht quays which can accommodate any size vessel, two quays are approximately 350 meters long with, three others at approximately 100 meters each. A newly built breakwater digue provides an extra 200+ meters of dockage and a liner floating dock will provide 300 meters dockage for yachts of less than 60 meters. Long-term leases will be available for purchase as well as annual and shorter-term dockage options for all sizes of yachts. Multiple 400-volt 3 phase 150-amp power pedestals will be installed as standard. Larger custom shore power electrical installations will be available to lease purchasers, suitable for the size of the yacht in question. Stern-to dockage will be available for all yachts up to around 80 meters.