Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kobe Tower which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre

Popular places to visit

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
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 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
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
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
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

Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights

Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights

AU$1,090
per adult
Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights
Private Customizable Tour in Kobe

Private Customizable Tour in Kobe

AU$1,101
per traveller
Private Customizable Tour in Kobe
Kobe and Himeji A Journey Through Culture and History

Kobe and Himeji A Journey Through Culture and History

AU$855
per traveller
Kobe and Himeji A Journey Through Culture and History
Kobe Shore Excursion to Kyoto

Kobe Shore Excursion to Kyoto

AU$855
per adult
Kobe Shore Excursion to Kyoto
One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=

Private tour in Kobe with beef dinner

AU$834
per adult
Private tour in Kobe with beef dinner
Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide

Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide

AU$808
per traveller
Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide
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Our pick of the best Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Hotel Monterey KOBE
3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori, Kobe, Hyogo
The price is AU$134 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (708 reviews)
"Loved our stay, will be coming back 😀"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hotel Monterey KOBE
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
The price is AU$126 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"Although the room is small, but it is well equipped with everything that you need!! There is a public bath in level 3 and convenient store 7-11 is available at the same floor. If you are shy to go to the public bath, the bathroom in the room come with a mini bathtub where you can enjoy yourself in ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$256 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (4,069 reviews)
"Great place to stay for Osaka and surrounding area. Easy access to train stations and taxis. Lots of food in the building and shopping."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE 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$120 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,368 reviews)
Great hotel
"Very confortable, staff kind and helpfull."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$188 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (1,288 reviews)
"From the moment we stepped into the hotel it was top tier! Staff were amazing and the facilities were clean and easy to get to!"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$107 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,757 reviews)
"Unbeatable location"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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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, Kawasaki Good Times World 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 Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.

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 Nunobiki Herb Park, 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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