Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by lush greenery and a pond.
A traditional Japanese temple with a curved roof, stone steps leading up to the entrance, and statues of lions on either side.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure, surrounded by stone steps and a stone wall.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a cable car system, and a clear blue sky.
A waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage.

Stay near popular Chuo Ward attractions

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a river reflecting the lights.

Port of Kobe

8.6/10 (687 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Activities

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

AU$77
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

AU$158
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe : Private Custom Tour

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

AU$182
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

AU$86
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience

AU$32
per adult
Make Your Own Personalized Ring in Kobe - UniqueJewelryExperience
Kobe: Earthquake Memories Guided Tour at the Disaster Museum

Kobe: Earthquake Memories Guided Tour at the Disaster Museum

AU$99
per adult
Kobe: Earthquake Memories Guided Tour at the Disaster Museum
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Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$95 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$95
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$56 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$56
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kobe Harborland and Port of Kobe are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (576 reviews)
"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is AU$128 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$128
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"clean and cozy. It is located in the middle of the downtown"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4 out of 5
4-2-1 Kanocho Kobe Hyogo
The price is AU$118 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$118
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Great location for a 5 night stay. Easy to travel around to other day trip destinations. Surprisingly the sounds from the trains were barely noticeable. Room was comfortable with nice views of the Bay."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
Candeo Hotels Kobe Torroad

Candeo Hotels Kobe Torroad

4 out of 5
3-8-8, Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo
The price is AU$136 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$136
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Candeo Hotels Kobe Torroad
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$138 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$138
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

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.

A historic building with a large archway, surrounded by trees and a paved area.
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Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

A traditional Japanese sake brewery interior with wooden barrels, a large wooden barrel in the center, and a sign with information in Japanese.

Higashinada

Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

Chuo Ward Travel Guide

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