Kita Ward Travel Guide

Kobe

A road with a pink staircase leading up a hill, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a clear sky.
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A large flower garden with red and purple flowers in front of a historic building with a green roof and arches.
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A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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A rooftop pool with two large trees, a clear sky, and a cityscape in the background.
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A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "Hotel Hamamondo".

Arima Onsen

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Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Kobe : Private Custom Tour

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

฿4,259
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

฿2,707
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

฿2,335
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
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

฿5,175
per adult
Kobe Private Custom Tour: A Port City Between Mountains and Sea
Kobe: Highlights Day or Night Tour with Transfers from Osaka

Kobe: Highlights Day or Night Tour with Transfers from Osaka

฿2,072
per adult
Kobe: Highlights Day or Night Tour with Transfers from Osaka
Kobe and Himeji day tour with English speaking driver

Kobe and Himeji day tour with English speaking driver

฿14,859
per traveller
Kobe and Himeji day tour with English speaking driver
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Where to stay in Kita Ward

Find the best Kita 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 Kobe City Museum.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

A pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage, a stone wall on one side, and a bamboo fence on the other.
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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 torii gate in an urban setting.

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 Minatogawa Koen Station or Shinkaichi Station to get around.

Kita Ward Travel Guide