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)

฿4,281
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

฿257
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

฿117
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

฿2,018
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Kobe City Best with a local - Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port

Kobe City's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Kobe Port

฿7,531
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kobe City's Best Gems - Private Shore Excursion from Kobe Port
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

฿2,265
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
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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 ฿1,791 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,791
฿2,265 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! (1,171 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is ฿2,764 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,764
฿3,345 total
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is ฿1,841 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,841
฿2,390 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 ...
Hotel Monterey KOBE
The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

3.5 out of 5
2-3-1 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is ฿1,600 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,600
฿2,023 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿1,693 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿1,693
฿2,048 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,562 reviews)
"The hotel is room is nice and clean only small but price for the hotel is not bad. I really like the location of the hotel is close to train station when I walk out of the hotel train station is outside the hotel and there bus station to airport Kansai international airport bus stop (Namba OCAT). ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,194 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,194
฿4,040 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,703 reviews)
"The best hotel location in Osaka."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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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 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.

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.

Chuo Ward Travel Guide