Kobe City Centre Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
Ikuta Shrine
Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.
Kobe City Hall
Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.
Kawasaki Good Times World
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Top hotels in Kobe City Centre
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
All the amenities you could need
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
At a very convenient location, walkable to train stations and connecting stations and big shopping malls. Amazing breakfast spread and hot tea throughout the day. Safe and clean as well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Second stay with them and would gladly do so again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
I love that this hotel offers free breakfast & it’s next to a station which makes it easy to travel.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Friendly and helpful staff. Room is small but clean same with washroom. I would love if there are hooks to hang bags and other stuff as there are no closets. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Room clean and hotel located next to train station
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
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.
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