Chuo Ward

Kobe

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Popular places to visit

Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Port of Kobe
Meriken Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture

Meriken Park

4.5/5(15 reviews)

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(42 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.

Kobe Tower
Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kobe Animal Kingdom

4/5(1 review)

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.

Kobe Animal Kingdom
Motomachi Shopping Street which includes street scenes, a city and signage

Motomachi Shopping Street

4.5/5(8 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.

Motomachi Shopping Street
Kobe City Hall showing landscape views and a city

Kobe City Hall

Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.

Kobe City Hall

Things to do

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

￥11,000
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kitano Ijinkan, the historic district

Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting

￥25,000
per adult
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Kobe Highlight Private Tour

Kobe Highlight Private Tour

￥50,000
per traveler
Kobe Highlight Private Tour
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

￥23,515
per traveler
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

￥23,295
per adult
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
Kobe: Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide

Kobe: Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide

￥14,000
per adult
Kobe: Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide
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Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken
The price is ￥11,258 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
￥11,258
￥13,944 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Relaxing lobby. Free beverages in the lobby was nice to read and chat."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
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 ￥8,509 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
￥8,509
￥10,296 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,740 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay. The pool has a nice view of the city. However, there’s a charge to swim. My first time experiencing a fee to swim. The location is a short walking distance to the metro and shopping area."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ￥7,545 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
￥7,545
￥8,299 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Your efficient and courtius staff made me my stay 100% safe and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ￥13,918 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥13,918
￥15,378 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,080 reviews)
"Room was spacious. Friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent, lots of options and the breakfast staff is really friendly. location is next to Namba station. Easy to get to different parts of Osaka (including Nara)"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ￥18,504 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
￥18,504
￥20,720 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,201 reviews)
"The hotel is across the street from university. we can see it from our room."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is ￥15,394 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
￥15,394
￥19,289 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,469 reviews)
"Good on the average"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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Other neighborhoods around Chuo Ward

Kitano featuring a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Kitano
Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes

Sannomiya

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

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.

Sannomiya
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe City Centre

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

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.

Kobe City Centre
Chinatown featuring a city, street scenes and markets

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.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower showing cbd, modern architecture and skyline

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
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Shinkaichi

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Shinkaichi

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