The Best Hotels Closest to Minatogawa Shrine in Kobe for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of the water.

A view through a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water with a sailboat and a jet ski.

1. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 1.7 km from Minatogawa Shrine

mennor

￥27,074

￥32,759 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of a cityscape at night, and a prominent tower in the background.

A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed window, a balcony with a view of a tower, and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a chandelier, and a view of a cityscape at night.

2. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 0.7 km from Minatogawa Shrine

ARKADY

￥30,070

￥36,717 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a visible elevator, and a textured wall.

A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and a carpeted floor, leading to multiple doors.

A hotel room with two beds, a city view, a control panel, and a chair.

3. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 2.1 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Kunmin

￥13,041

￥14,438 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a view of trees through a large window, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 1.1 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Rowena

￥14,792

￥18,751 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a modern architectural design, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a variety of glasses and bottles on the counter.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a massage chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

5. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

Sannomiya, 1.8 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Misako

￥16,985

￥18,805 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large potted plant, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern building with a vertical design, a paved pathway leading to the entrance, and a wooden structure with a spherical sculpture on the left.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a large potted plant, and a patterned floor.

A modern interior with a central water feature, recessed lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 1.6 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Julia

￥26,612

￥32,907 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern hallway with elevators and a decorative light fixture.

A bar area with a circular bar counter, red bar stools, and a sign reading "Port Stand."

A modern indoor seating area with high windows, wooden flooring, and a mix of green and blue upholstered chairs.

A reception area with a curved counter, a seating area with orange chairs, and a modern interior design.

7. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 1.5 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Kai Wah

￥6,099

￥7,523 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a flat roof.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging plants, and framed artwork on the walls.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a display of flowers.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a brick wall, and a view of traditional architecture in the background.

8. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 1.3 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Gretchen

￥9,409

￥10,754 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A modern cafe with a long counter, seating area, and large windows.

The exterior of Kobe Plaza Hotel West with a prominent illuminated sign, a glass entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a small round table, and a view of the city at night.

9. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

Nankin-machi, 1.1 km from Minatogawa Shrine

YUTAKA

￥6,592

￥7,393 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern building with a unique tiered design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a seating area outside.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden steps, a reception desk, and a display case.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a building entrance with glass doors.

10. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 1.8 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Shengyang

￥9,710

￥12,736 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern spa with a long, narrow pool, multiple shower stalls, and a minimalist design.

A stone staircase leading to a black metal fence with a flower garden in front.

A lobby with a central staircase, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A modern bathroom with a tiled floor, a small pool, and a row of individual shower stalls.

11. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 1.9 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Eva Suk Wah

￥9,852

￥12,787 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, palm trees, and a modern reception desk.

A modern lounge with a panoramic city view, comfortable seating, and a stylish ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a curved sofa, a round table, a bed, and a view of the city at night.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

12. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hatobacho, 1.1 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Ishanka

￥16,494

￥20,429 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, marble flooring, and a central seating area.

A modern outdoor café area with tables and chairs, a glass railing, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, comfortable seating, large windows with curtains, and a modern ceiling design.

13. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 1.9 km from Minatogawa Shrine

MD RAZIB

￥5,259

￥5,850 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern building with a green facade, large windows, and a garage entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a map on the wall, and potted plants.

A signboard advertising breakfast, a staircase, and a wall covered with greenery.

14. Brenza Hotel

Sannomiya, 2.5 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Fernando

￥7,528

￥8,364 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious indoor area with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and a chessboard.

The entrance to HOTEL Villa Fontaine with a modern design, featuring a glass door and a potted plant outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a large checkered floor, modern seating, and a large chess set.

15. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 2.6 km from Minatogawa Shrine

dean

￥6,762

￥7,440 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern lobby with a seating area, a mural, and a Kobe sign.

A modern dining area with wooden partitions, white tables, and chairs.

A laundry area with two washing machines and a control panel with instructions.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, a blue sign for 'Four Points Flex', and a tree in front.

16. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 2.6 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Masaaki

￥7,120

￥7,832 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern building with a glass entrance, a blue sign, and a wheelchair-accessible ramp.

A modern elevator with a digital display, flanked by marble walls and a floor with a light wood finish.

A multi-story building with balconies and a clear blue sky.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two computer stations, a wall-mounted TV, and a shelf with towels.

17. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

Sannomiya, 2.4 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Ming Fai

￥9,573

￥10,613 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 2.6 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Stephen

￥7,364

￥8,100 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

A modern multi-story hotel with a prominent 'CENTURION' sign, featuring a unique facade with balconies and a corner entrance.

A modern hotel room with a long wooden bar, several cushioned chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern dining area with a city view, large windows, and a high ceiling with intricate patterns.

19. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.8 km from Minatogawa Shrine

Liam

￥6,691

￥7,418 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Top Minatogawa Shrine Hotel Reviews

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, very nice."

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing amazing stay. It was so nice and upscale that it made me dissapointed in my full vacation stay in Tokyo. This was clean and nice and comfy. A bit off the path of everything but so queit and calm"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend great place to stay."

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"I had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Rise Osaka Universal Bayside. The room was clean, spacious, comfortable, and had everything I needed to feel at home after a long day exploring Osaka and Universal Studios Japan. The location was fantastic, especially for anyone visiting Universal Studios Japan. It was incredibly convenient and made getting to and from the park easy. The hotel itself was modern, stylish, and very welcoming. The bed was comfortable, the room was well maintained, and everything was exactly what I hoped for. After spending the day at USJ, coming back to such a comfortable room was honestly perfect. The staff were also friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations, and I would happily stay here again on my next trip to Osaka. Highly recommended, especially if you’re visiting Universal Studios Japan!"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, supermarket on the same street. Front of house staff one or two a little frosty. Breakfast very good staff there on the ball happy helpful"

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"Absolute best hotel to stay in if you're going to Universal."

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

10/10 Excellent

"とてもよいホテルでした。製氷器が欲しかったです。"

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay! Super close to universal studios!"

Kobe PortTower Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Bon emplacement, chambre typique et très confortable. Excellent service."

Other attractions near Minatogawa Shrine

A busy urban street with a prominent Kobe Momochi entrance, various storefronts, and pedestrians crossing the street.

Motomachi Shopping Street

8.2/10 (96 reviews)

During your visit to Kobe, you can do some window-shopping at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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A street with a restaurant named "Eighth Beef" and a coffee shop called "Streamer Coffee Company."

Kobe Harborland

8.8/10 (746 reviews)

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

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A Ferris wheel with colorful lights at dusk, a building with a large yellow duck sculpture, and a modern glass facade.

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

8.2/10 (165 reviews)

You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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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 Tower

8.2/10 (1,000 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.

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Kobe Municipal Chuo Gymnasium

You can take time to visit Kobe Municipal Chuo Gymnasium during your travels to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Kobe Culture Hall

Enjoy an outing to Kobe Culture Hall during your stay in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Harborland Park

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

Harborland Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Mosaic Ferris Wheel

Enjoy an outing to Mosaic Ferris Wheel during your stay in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Minatogawa Shrine?

Minatogawa Shrine is located in an area of Kobe known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Minatogawa Shrine?

Kobe PortTower Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and a bar. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Minatogawa Shrine. Another good choice is Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Minatogawa Shrine?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Minatogawa Shrine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Minatogawa Shrine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Minatogawa Shrine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Minatogawa Shrine?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Minatogawa Shrine, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Minatogawa Shrine?

Study the collections at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Kawasaki Good Times World, or Kobe Maritime Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Ikuta Shrine, Kobe Water Science Museum, and Kitano Ijinkan Street to learn a bit about the area. Local parks like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe Animal Kingdom, and Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to Minatogawa Shrine?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Minatogawa Shrine is simple. You can access metro transit at Shinkobe Station, Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station, and Kasuganomichi Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, jump aboard a train from Kobe Kasuganomichi Station, Kobe Sannomiya Station, or Kobe Station. You can learn about water transportation options at the port.

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Our top choices for Minatogawa Shrine hotels

1. THE ORIENT

2. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

3. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

5. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

6. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

7. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

8. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

9. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

10. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

11. Hotel Monterey KOBE

12. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

13. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

14. Brenza Hotel

15. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

16. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya

17. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

18. Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya

19. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Top Minatogawa Shrine Hotel Reviews

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Oriental Hotel Universal City

Kobe PortTower Hotel

Other attractions near Minatogawa Shrine

Motomachi Shopping Street

Kobe Harborland

Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

Kobe Tower

Kobe Municipal Chuo Gymnasium

Kobe Culture Hall

Harborland Park

Mosaic Ferris Wheel

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