Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Kobe

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by lush greenery and a pond.
A traditional Japanese temple with a curved roof, stone steps leading up to the entrance, and statues of lions on either side.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure, surrounded by stone steps and a stone wall.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a cable car system, and a clear blue sky.
A waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage.

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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a river reflecting the lights.

Port of Kobe

8.6/10 (687 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Things to do

Kobe : Private Custom Tour

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

฿4,283
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

฿2,057
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Stroll through Kobe’s lively nightlife streets, filled with lantern lights and a warm, local atmosphere.

Kobe Private Custom Tour: A Port City Between Mountains and Sea

฿5,129
per adult
Kobe Private Custom Tour: A Port City Between Mountains and Sea
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

฿3,778
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

฿6,296
per adult
Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Private Car Tour - Experience Kobe City's Best Gems with a local

Kobe City's Best Gems - Private car tour.

฿11,582
per adult
Kobe City's Best Gems - Private car tour.
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Top hotels in Chuo Ward

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is ฿1,744 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,744
฿2,206 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews)
"Stayed on 17th floor facing airport, amazing views, great amenities, a massive hotel with normal big hotel amenities (laundry service only). Comfortable beds and pillows. One downside was walls between rooms super thin, lady in room next door coughed all night long 😞, limited sleep had."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is ฿1,253 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿1,253
฿1,379 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kobe Harborland and Port of Kobe are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (569 reviews)
"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is ฿2,169 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,169
฿2,815 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"사우나가 있어서 정말 좋았어요. 다음번에도 방문 예정입니다 😊"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4 out of 5
4-2-1 Kanocho Kobe Hyogo
The price is ฿2,628 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,628
฿2,891 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
Candeo Hotels Kobe Torroad

Candeo Hotels Kobe Torroad

4 out of 5
3-8-8, Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo
The price is ฿2,631 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,631
฿2,894 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and clean room. Nice bath."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Candeo Hotels Kobe Torroad
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is ฿2,881 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,881
฿3,486 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,071 reviews)
"We booked this hotel 6 months ago and asked for a quiet room. They put us next to a family with a constant crying baby in and out of their room and balcony banging around. It amazes me that they had 6 months to manage our request!! However the room itself was really nice and an amazing outlook over ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
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Where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

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.

A historic building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and a paved area.
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Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

A traditional Japanese sake brewery interior with wooden barrels, a large wooden barrel in the center, and a sign with information in Japanese.

Higashinada

Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

Chuo Ward Travel Guide