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.
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.
Ikuta Shrine
Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.
Things to do
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
The staff were very friendly, the room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom was fine - a great shower - if a little bit dated. The location was absolutely perfect...steps from the shinkansen station and an easy walk to downtown.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Best APA
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Clean and good service.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Rooms was on the larger side for Tokyo. Staff who checked us in said he'd upgraded us to a larger room. It was a corner room overlooking the street. Hotel is a bit weird location wise. The entrance is from the alley behind the street, and the lobby is on the second floor. So you check in on the second ...
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Great staff, clean room, great view!
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Everything was good overall.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
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, Sannomiya 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.
