Chuo Ward
Kobe
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
Port of Kobe
Kick back in waterfront parks, explore museums, enjoy animal encounters and admire sweeping city views at this bustling maritime terminal.
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.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, a lovely green space in Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Outstanding hotel which is close by shopping and train station.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great location to transportion! Room was clean and the staff freindly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Did not eat breakfast so can’t rate that. Everything else was very good. Check in very prompt. They were able to hold luggage. Very close to Osaka Station.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Clean, easy, friendly, and convenient. Perfect for my needs.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Excelent
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Las habitaciones son pequeñas pero no es problema, el colchón es muy duro, toallas siempre limpias y tu camita bien arreglada después de regresar de un largo día de caminata. Frente a la estación de NANBA donde te puedes mover fácil para todos lados. 10/10
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World 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.
