Iwaoka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
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.
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.
Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: English Stand Up Comedy Show at Osaka Comedy Club
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Our pick of the best Iwaoka Hotel Deals
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Beautiful hotel, elegant and well thought through from the free shuttle to downtown and from the train station to the convenience store on the main floor. We stayed in a triple room and had lots of space. One of the elevators was glass giving you an incredible view of the harbour. Pillows were a ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Quiet rooms. Close to so many shops,restaurants and excursions. Gorgeous lobby.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Stellar overall experience
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya
Awesome stay awesome staff
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
Loved the room layout! And view! The front desk had to make a call to have the restaurant stop denying me a drink 1.5 hours before they closed claiming it was “reservation only” luckily they got me through apparently the restaurant on the top floor is a different company than the hotel but I’m grateful ...
Reviewed on 17 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
Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka
Nishi
When in Nishi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Akashi Castle or Kobe Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seishinchuo Station or Seishinminami Station.
Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Castle.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.
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.
Iwaoka Travel Guide
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- Akashi Castle
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- Visit Ako
- Visit Amagasaki
- Visit Ashiya
- Awaji Greenhouse
- Visit Fukusaki
- Visit Himeji
- Visit Inagawa
- Visit Itami
- Visit Kakogawa
- Visit Kamikawa
- Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction
- Kobe Green Arena
- Visit Hatobacho
- Visit Kitano
- Visit Nada Ward
- Visit Suma Ward
- Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
- Visit Kobe
- Miki Horseland Park
- Mitsui Outlet Park
- Visit Nishinomiya
- Visit Nishiwaki
- Noevir Stadium Kobe
- Prefectural Awajishima Park
- Visit Rokko Island
- Visit Sumoto
- Visit Takasago
- Visit Tamba
