Chuo Ward

Kobe

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Popular places to visit

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
Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Kick back in waterfront parks, explore museums, enjoy animal encounters and admire sweeping city views at this bustling maritime terminal.

Port of Kobe
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
Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.

Ikuta Shrine

Things to do

Kobe Port tower

"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"

$122
per adult
"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"
Kitano Ijinkan, the historic district

Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting

$170
per adult
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

$60
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

$24
per adult
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience
Kobe: Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide

Kobe: Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide

$90
per adult
Kobe: Bar Hopping Tour with a Local Guide
Private Car Tour - Experience Kobe City's Best Gems with a local

Private Car - Experience Kobe City's Best Gems in a private car

$325
per adult
Private Car - Experience Kobe City's Best Gems in a private car
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Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

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
$79 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$87 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,635 reviews)
"Good property with a lot of amenities"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundable
$107 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$117 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,758 reviews)
"This is an excellent property. Staff was amazing and always kept the room clean!"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
$71 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$79 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (2,353 reviews)
"The hotel is at a very convenient location."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
$152 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$170 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (4,792 reviews)
"Conveniently located, well connected. Rooms are clean and staff are helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
$74 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$81 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (1,000 reviews)
"已第二次入住，性價比高，地點方便，房間整潔，會再次入住"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

4 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita, Izumisano, Osaka-fu
$63 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$69 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,034 reviews)
"We opted to have the buffet breakfast twice as we enjoyed it so much. The free shuttle bus to the airport was very handy. The staff were very nice. The hotel was in walking distance from many shopping options. A 10-15 minute taxi ride from the airport if you miss the shuttle like we did."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
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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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World 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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Chuo Ward

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