Sannomiya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 culturally rich 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.
Activities
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
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Other neighbourhoods around Sannomiya
Kobe City Centre
Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.
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.
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.
Hatobacho
If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
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.
- Kobe City Hall
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Osaka Station City
- Port of Kobe
- Umeda Sky Building
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Meriken Park
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Mount Rokko
- Abeno Harukas
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall