Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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 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 Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"
Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.
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.