Kobe City Centre
Popular places to visit
Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
You can find out about the history of Kobe with a visit to Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
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Other neighborhoods around Kobe City Centre
Nankin-machi
Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Meriken Park and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Sannomiya
Spend some time visiting places like Ikuta Shrine while getting to know Sannomiya, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station to see more of the area.
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.
Chuo Ward
Travelers choose Chuo Ward for its waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station and check out top sights like Nunobiki Herb Park.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Culture Hall and Harborland Park.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Kobe Harborland
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Meriken Park
- Kobe Tower
- Kobe City Hall
- Ikuta Shrine
- Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial
- Kawasaki Good Times World
- Kobe Mosque
- Kobe Maritime Museum
- Kobe City Museum
- Space 11 Darvish Museum
- Shin-Kobe Trail
- Sannomiya Shrine
- átoa Aquarium
- Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction
- Jewish Community of Kansai
- Hyogoken Kokan
- Kobe Eiko Church
- Kitano Tenman Shrine
- Choueke Family Residence
- Venus Bridge
- Suwayama Park
- Eikoku-kan
- Motomachi Shopping Street