Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Kobe
Kobe featuring a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

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Port of Kobe

5/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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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The Best Of Kobe Walking Tour

฿15,630
Per adult
The Best Of Kobe Walking Tour
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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 Custom Full Day Tour

฿15,310
Per adult
Kobe Custom Full Day Tour
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Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

฿15,630
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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Top hotels in Chuo Ward

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 ฿1,535 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿1,535
per night
27 May - 28 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
"Most of it is good enough to stay."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Brenza Hotel
Brenza Hotel
3 out of 5
6-1-1 Kumoidori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
The price is ฿1,552 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿1,552
per night
16 Jun - 17 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! (1,019 reviews)
"Polite staff with good English speaking skills. Room is clean and tidy with enough space for 2 big luggage. 3 minutes walk to JR station and bus terminal, highly recommended!!"

Reviewed on 20 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
The price is ฿1,800 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿1,800
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Shuttle bus 3 times an hour. No convenient store or restaurant around. Exhibition center hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿3,050 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
฿3,050
per night
19 Jun - 20 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! (2,639 reviews)
"Very helpful front desk ladies during check in and when I forgot my key in my room- and super cute! Room was clean and had enough space for my luggage. Iron was helpful for a wrinkled shirt. Laundry upstairs was convenient. Easy transportation access and not so far from Itami by cab or train. Connected ..."

Reviewed on 20 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,114 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿2,114
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (1,086 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and accommodating. And this hotel does have a bunch of amenities. There’s a whole convenience store located on the 4th floor. Overall our stay was pretty good. The only things that was bothersome was the size of the rooms. There’s practically zero space to store your luggage ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita, Izumisano, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿1,738 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿1,738
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great service and excellent breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

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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