Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Kobe
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Great stay! Excellent location, wonderful room, great breakfast, very helpful staff. A truly pleasant experience.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
I would love to stay here again
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Yes, The room and the staff were great.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Brackets hotel gave us a spacious room with a great view. Staff were helpful as well. Really nice to have laundry on site for a reasonable price.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
Sannomiya
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.
Kobe City Centre
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 Kobe City Museum.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
