Chuo Ward
Kobe
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Kobe Tower
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 Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Kobe Animal Kingdom during your trip to Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
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.
Things to do
Kobe: 1-Day Guided Tour - Enjoy Kobe to the fullest
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Kobe: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Premium Guided Tour
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Food was a little on the expensive side . Otherwise a great place with a downtown free bus shuttle .
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, convenient location.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Quiet rooms. Close to so many shops,restaurants and excursions. Gorgeous lobby.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean room very nice hotel
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The staff are exceptionally friendly and consistently go above and beyond to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Staff members were very helpful. The room had an amazing view of Osaka (we were on the 29th floor) Then room conditions were very old. Carpet looked dirty and there were multiple food and food stains still stuck on the bed runner on 2 of the 4 beds in the room, unsure if it was ever washed. Overall ...
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Chuo Ward
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.
Sannomiya
Serving as Kobe's financial, commercial, and entertainment center, Sannomiya boasts the historic Sannomiya Shrine and is a major transportation hub with Kobe-Sannomiya Station connecting various railway systems.
Kobe City Centre
Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Ikuta Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.
Nankin-machi
Kobe's Chinatown, Nankin-machi, offers a variety of Chinese and Japanese food options, with over a hundred restaurants and shops. Explore the Chinese temple, three archways, and zodiac pavilion, while enjoying easy access to Motomachi train station.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
