Title: Visit Chuo Ward: 2026 Chuo Ward, Kobe Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Chuo Ward

## Kobe

![Kobe_Chuoku_553248635939578951_003](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/a71b9c51-a562-42dc-8921-02c47f344283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![a Kobe Port view from Po-ai Shiosai Park in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578951/2869718c-3f3b-4530-ba2a-51adf2fa1122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Chuo Ward

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Kobe Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Kobe.dx6128416)

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### Popular places to visit

![Port of Kobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246742/37b5ea09-5090-4623-ad21-af314a78c4ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Port-Of-Kobe-Chuo-Ward.d6246742.Vacation-Attraction)

![Big Ferris Wheel and Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall located at Kobe port, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771454/56f4d518-887b-4ad7-a23c-8be836c94cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall

3.5/5(2 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Anpanman-Childrens-Museum-Mall-Kobe-City-Centre.d553248621532771454.Vacation-Attraction)

![Meriken Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102792/ad18549b-6380-4a72-ae2a-b34543d6b86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Meriken-Park-Kobe-City-Centre.d6102792.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102786/a1f4ee75-4694-4b5e-8f6c-8e4dd953e5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Tower-Kobe-City-Centre.d6102786.Vacation-Attraction)

![feeding a sheep at Kobe animal kingdom; Shutterstock ID 699782764; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771453/18cef0b9-d685-408c-9975-5a8c1269d0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Animal-Kingdom-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532771453.Vacation-Attraction)

![Motomachi Shopping Street which includes street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347694/f36d5ffd-ec53-408f-8834-327365575ff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Motomachi-Shopping-Street-Chuo-Ward.d6347694.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48099924/fbe24666-650c-460c-94d6-107b27608eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

$8

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/pickleball-in-osaka.a48099924.activity-details)

![Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46262770/7a724ca2-36a6-42b3-829d-aefbd91fcce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host

$185

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-experience-kobes-best-gems-with-a-local-host.a46262770.activity-details)

![From Osaka 10 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Kobe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51164973/9b4fc311-d8ee-4667-8577-d03c25397430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Osaka 10 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Kobe

$17

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-10-hours-tour-with-private-vehicle-in-kobe.a51164973.activity-details)

![Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46313978/8eada676-58fe-40c9-89fa-aa0b40831c26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local

$185

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-kobe-port-best-of-kobe-with-a-local.a46313978.activity-details)

![Kobe Bus Tour with Scenic Views & Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50803512/898c7bee-ada8-40d4-ab9c-be6be35019ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kobe Bus Tour with Scenic Views & Gardens(Hotel pickup available)

$83

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kobe-bus-tour-with-scenic-views-gardenshotel-pickup-available.a50803512.activity-details)

![Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090554/c7b5147a-15cb-4e2c-9a2c-9fbab12d3838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kobe Nature Tour Exploring Rokko and Arima

$181

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kobe-nature-tour-exploring-rokko-and-arima.a50090554.activity-details)

[See all activities in Kobe](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Kobe.d6128416.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

![Kobe Portopia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7100/7063/2fd8438f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kobe Portopia Hotel

10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken

$68 nightly

$75 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,132 reviews)

The room was dirty, very obvious stains, and hair in obvious places. Was not thoroughly cleaned. Bathtub was dirty to the point I did not want to take a bath in it. The bed was clean though.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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![ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209600/1209540/w3992h2666x4y0-c7868056_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo

$62 nightly

$68 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

Very happy with the hotel, breakfast was outstanding, such a vast selection to choice from. The location is ideal for travelling beyond Kobe, the Shin- Kobe line is directly below the hotel.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/2d940585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

$59 nightly

$66 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,748 reviews)

Excellent hotel

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/0a0c6fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

$80 nightly

$88 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,935 reviews)

Bath water not hot.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka

$93 nightly

$103 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (5,444 reviews)

Limited amenitues but fantastic location that is convinent for going around. You can also enjoy direct access to resturants and shops in the same building. We understand that while the amenities may be limited, the exceptional location offers unparalleled convenience for exploring the area. Guests ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka

$171 nightly

$188 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,488 reviews)

it takes less than five minutes walk to Midosuji line & Keihan rails or plenty

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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### Other neighborhoods around Chuo Ward

![Kitano featuring a city, shopping and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347501/bae626e4-bdde-421c-b9f5-69d9ccac2306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Kitano.dx6347501)

![Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347483/b80ad61b-bf83-4490-a282-a00182426364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Sannomiya.dx6347483)

![Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102786/a1f4ee75-4694-4b5e-8f6c-8e4dd953e5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Kobe-City-Centre.dx553248633981723930)

![Chinatown featuring a city, street scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347503/4c903f5a-785c-46b6-8699-503c17c2ff6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Nankin-Machi.dx6347503)

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### Hatobacho

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

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Hatobacho.dx553248635976382848)

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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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kobe-Shinkaichi.dx6347693)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Kobe.dx6128416.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods)

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