Chuo Ward

Kobe

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Popular places to visit

Meriken Park featuring a city, a park and modern architecture

Meriken Park

4.5/5(15 reviews)

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
Port of Kobe

Port of Kobe

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Kick back in waterfront parks, explore museums, enjoy animal encounters and admire sweeping city views at this bustling maritime terminal.

Port of Kobe
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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 Tower
Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kobe Animal Kingdom

4/5(1 review)

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.

Kobe Animal Kingdom
Motomachi Shopping Street which includes street scenes, a city and signage

Motomachi Shopping Street

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Motomachi Shopping Street
Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.

Ikuta Shrine

Things to do

Kitano Ijinkan, the historic district

Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting

$169
per adult
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

$74
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

$161
per traveler
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

$158
per adult
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
Kobe Port tower

"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"

$122
per adult
"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"
Kobe: Ramen Tasting Tour with Local Guide

Kobe: Ramen Tasting Tour with Local Guide

$210
per adult
Kobe: Ramen Tasting Tour with Local Guide
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Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$77 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,233 reviews)
"The place was really cool! There was a small fee if you wanted to use the pool, but my room was cozy and had everything I needed."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$60 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$66 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$108 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,199 reviews)
"Nice and basic hotel. The room was clean but quite small for 4 members family. Good fit if you're traveling on a budget"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
$126 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$139 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,640 reviews)
"This is one of only 2 places I stay when in Umeda. The other is the Club rooms at the Granvia, the respire has no Club room available. Clean and very convenient to the train station, eats and shopping. Stay here and let me know what you think!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$112 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,660 reviews)
"location was great"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$157 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,304 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, and the property was very clean. The food options at the restaurants mainly catered to the Japanese palate. Only crossaints and the fruits were inticing to my palate. Thank God for Shake Shack."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
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Other neighborhoods around Chuo Ward

Kitano featuring a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Kitano
Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes

Sannomiya

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

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.

Sannomiya
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe City Centre

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Ikuta Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.

Kobe City Centre
Chinatown featuring a city, street scenes and markets

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.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower showing cbd, modern architecture and skyline

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
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Shinkaichi

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Shinkaichi
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