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 Bus Tour with Scenic Views & Gardens(Hotel pickup available)
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Table Tennis in Osaka & Kobe with Local Players!
Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Very small rooms
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was spotless and great staff
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Staff, location
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Extremely convenient, close to train station and shopping mall
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
very good location and freindly and helpful staff
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great room, large and spacious. Nice view of the city.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 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, 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.
