Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Kobe
Kobe featuring a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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Port of Kobe

Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Port of Kobe
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Kobe Harborland

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Harborland
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Meriken Park

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
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Kobe Animal Kingdom

Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Kobe Animal Kingdom
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Kobe Tower

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Kobe Tower
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Motomachi Shopping Street

During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Motomachi Shopping Street

Things to do

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Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights

฿24,901
Per adult
Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights
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Shin-Kobe: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental

฿1,914
Per adult
Shin-Kobe: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental
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Kobe Custom Half Day Tour

฿9,569
Per adult
Kobe Custom Half Day Tour
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Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

฿15,621
Per adult
Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk
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eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

฿196
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port

฿13,157
Per adult
Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port
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Top hotels in Chuo Ward

Brenza Hotel
Brenza Hotel
3 out of 5
6-1-1 Kumoidori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
The price is ฿1,625 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿1,625
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"convenient"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Brenza Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel
4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome, Minatojima Nakamachi Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken
Stay at this spa hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"A little far away from the city center but with good connection though subway and free shuttle bus every 30min. It is good if you want to relax and disconnect from the big and crowded Japanese cities. We loved Kobe for that reason. Lovely city"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

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Kobe Portopia Hotel
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿1,663 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
฿1,663
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,188 reviews)
"Convenient location near Dotonburi. Price was very reasonable for travellers on a budget."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿3,174 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿3,174
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,698 reviews)
Great stay!
"I liked the hotel overall. I rated low on eco friendly because they use single use plastic water bottles and they use Keurig style coffee pods in the lobby. The thermostat in the room was not user friendly and the room never reflected the temperature that was displayed. I enjoyed staying there. Would ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿2,131 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿2,131
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,118 reviews)
"Wish more of the staff spoke English."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

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Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita, Izumisano, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
excellent choice for Osaka
"this is a very busy hotel and well located with self-laundry service. wifi is fast, room is large by Japan standard, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

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Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward

Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.

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Sannomiya

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

Sannomiya
Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture

Kobe City Centre

5/5(21 area reviews)

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

Kobe City Centre
Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city

Nankin-machi

Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower showing a sunset, skyline and a city

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Meriken Park and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
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Shinkaichi

While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Culture Hall and Harborland Park.

Shinkaichi

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