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.
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.
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.
Activities
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and the Serenity of Arima Onsen
Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Amenities were good and had everything oneay need.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Will definitely stay here again, right in the central location of osaka station with malls, food, transportation but not Hilton prices.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Convenient
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was clean Staff were helpful and friendly Liked that they had laundry facilities
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
N/A
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Everything was above and beyond
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
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 Kobe City Museum.
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.
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.
