Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
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 Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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.
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Activities
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Food was a little on the expensive side . Otherwise a great place with a downtown free bus shuttle .
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast, convenient location.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Quiet rooms. Close to so many shops,restaurants and excursions. Gorgeous lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
Excellent location, pleasant lobby, helpful staff and clean well-maintained rooms — but the rooms are very small. There’s barely space for belongings, and our double bed was against one wall so hard to get in or out. Otherwise a very pleasant stay. Nice Italian restaurant too.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great location
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, helpful staff, great lively location nearby shops and the metro.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
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.
Sannomiya
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.
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.
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, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Shinkaichi
While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.
