Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Kobe Tower which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

Meriken Park featuring a city, a garden and modern architecture

Meriken Park

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Meriken Park
Kobe Harborland

Kobe Harborland

5/5(4 reviews)

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Harborland
Kobe Tower which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(14 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
Ikuta Shrine

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.

Ikuta Shrine
Kobe City Hall

Kobe City Hall

Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.

Kobe City Hall
Kawasaki Good Times World

Kawasaki Good Times World

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Kawasaki Good Times World

Activities

Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour

Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour

AU$90
Per adult
Kobe: Mt Rokko night view & Arima Onsen & Sanda Outlet Tour
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

AU$177
Per adult
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=

One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=

AU$723
Per adult
One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

AU$236
Per adult
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
Shirakawa

Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port

AU$569
Per adult
Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port
Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

AU$676
Per adult
Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk
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Our pick of the best Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals

DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
4 out of 5
1-2-2 Sannomiyacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"A fantastic hotel in a great area, plenty to do if you like shopping and eating a great restaurants."

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

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DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
Brenza Hotel
Brenza Hotel
3 out of 5
6-1-1 Kumoidori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$90 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,353 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Brenza Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$125 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Nice view with a balcony in Kobe Port
"Nice view with a balcony. Location may require some walking if you are not driving or going around with a taxi, but thats the trade off with the view in the edge of the Kobe Port. Great breakfast choice. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$186 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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! (3,555 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35 Shibata 1, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$133 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,200 reviews)
"Have stayed many times over the years. More of a business hotel but very convenient. Will be sad to see it go in 2025."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$111 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,850 reviews)
"The place was close to everything, including shops and eateries. It was also a short walk to the train station. The room had useful amenities. In the building, there is a Lawson store stocked with really good snacks. The room was small but that is expected. We only needed it for a place to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre

Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city

Nankin-machi

Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower showing a sunset, skyline and a city

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Meriken Park and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
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Sannomiya

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

Sannomiya
Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

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
Kobe featuring a city and street scenes

Chuo Ward

5/5(1 area review)

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shin-Kobe Ropeway, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

Chuo Ward
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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 Culture Hall and Kobe Harborland.

Shinkaichi

Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

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