Iwaoka Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Rokkosan Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kobe with a visit to Rokkosan Ski Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Activities
Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka
Learn&eat traditional Japanese cuisine and sake at Izakaya
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
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Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka
Nishi
If you're spending time in Nishi, check out sights like Akashi Park or Glycopia Kobe and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seishinchuo Station or Seishinminami Station.
Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Park.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Sumaura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Sumaura Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.
Hyogo
Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.