Sannomiya Travel Guide
Kobe
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Kobe City's Best Gems with a local host - Private Tour
Kobe: 1-Day Guided Tour - Enjoy Kobe to the fullest
Kobe’s Top Restaurant Reservation for A5 Kobe Beef & Sushi
Kobe: Kobe City Highlights Guided Tour - Shrine, Port, Tower
Kobe City Best with a local - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port
Top hotels in Sannomiya
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean room very nice hotel
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The staff are exceptionally friendly and consistently go above and beyond to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Staff members were very helpful. The room had an amazing view of Osaka (we were on the 29th floor) Then room conditions were very old. Carpet looked dirty and there were multiple food and food stains still stuck on the bed runner on 2 of the 4 beds in the room, unsure if it was ever washed. Overall ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Very good 👍
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Hotel main lobby and amenities are as they post on the website but the rooms are outdated. The room had a sofa in it and it had stains on it. The carpet had bad patches and holes floor. The location of the in hotel is convenient to shops and nearby sites.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Loved the onsen! Easy to use laundry. Kind folks. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sannomiya
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 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.
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.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Motomachi Shopping Street, 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.
