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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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### 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)

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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

$65 nightly

$71 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! (1,134 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

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

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! (1,003 reviews)

I can't find any negative events!

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken

$95 nightly

$105 total

Apr 23 - Apr 24

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Carpets in hallway and our room a little worn. Room carpet had a tear. Balcony was nice but balcony floor lamp didn’t work. Welcome drinks are very nice. Breakfast buffet is fantastic

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

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

$63 nightly

$69 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! (3,781 reviews)

This place is huge and felt very overwhelming. The breakfast wasn’t cleverly good. I would stick to 7 eleven and it took forever to get up or down sometimes as the place was so big! The onsen was nice and the location was ok.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

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

$93 nightly

$102 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

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! (1,950 reviews)

The room is clean, but the front office staff weren’t very friendly and they weren’t very accommodating. I felt that they did not care for foreigners. I saw that they were more gentle with Japanese customers more than foreigners. The breakfast buffet was OK. I feel like they didn’t stock up ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka

$124 nightly

$137 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

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! (5,456 reviews)

I want to specially mention a front desk staff, Ms Watanabe, who helped to handle our luggage and check-in processes. She spoke very fluent English and served us professionally with a smile on her face.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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

 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

 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

 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. 

[](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

 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)

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