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.
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
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
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
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
The amenities in the room are dated especially the bathroom. However, the location is very convenient as it’s very closed to Shin-Kobe station. If you’re traveling to Arima area by bus or to other cities with Shinkansen, it’s a pretty decent hub.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Everything was fantastic! Location , ambiance, amenities, convenience, etc
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Perfect for a couple of nights stay.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Good people
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great location, great rooms, nice Onsen, good staff - the only thing they get wrong is the cafe (coffee) isn't open at 7/8am - it only opens at 9am but closes at 8pm (when no one is having coffee & it's empty).
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Staffs were great
Reviewed on Jan 12, 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.
