Iwaoka Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka
Nishi
If you're spending time in Nishi, check out sights like Glycopia Kobe or Shokaiji Temple 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 Castle.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium or Kobe Green Arena 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.
- Himeji Castle
- Port of Kobe
- Meriken Park
- Himeji Central Park
- Setonaikai National Park
- Mount Rokko
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Kobe Tower
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Osaka Bay
- Noevir Stadium Kobe
- Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets®
- Kobe Green Arena
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Rokkosan Ski Area
- Kobe Convention Center
- Fruit Flower Park
- Kobe City Hall
- Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm
- Mitsui Outlet Park