Iwaoka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$189
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Picture 36 for Activity Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

AU$43
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group

Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group

AU$64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group
Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!

Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!

AU$11
per adult
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

AU$173
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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Our pick of the best Iwaoka Hotel Deals

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$160 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$160
27 July - 28 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,048 reviews)
"very beautiful view. excellent location!"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$113 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$113
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,162 reviews)
"I like the wide lobby that has plenty of seats for guests. There is a familymart in the hotel to get supper bites and personal care items that you may need. And not forgeting the generously discounted car park rate 1000yen per night."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is AU$74 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$74
26 July - 27 July
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (552 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
Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit

3 out of 5
Minamisonomachi 1-26 Himeji Hyogo
The price is AU$47 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$47
26 July - 27 July
Stay at this spa hotel in Himeji. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Himeji Castle and Himeji Central ...
8/10 Very good! (863 reviews)
"Would not do again. Dirty, vermin, the smell of smoke was overwhelming, breakfast was underwhelming. I sleep on floor futon so I can handle hard surfaces, but the beds were lumpy and cheap. Would do capsule instead. Not as close as you think to the station. Onsen was dirty."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Himeji Station Universal Hotel South Exit
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

3 out of 5
2-2-28 Nakayamate-dori Kobe Hyogo
The price is AU$95 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$95
26 July - 27 July
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"the breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$119 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$119
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel made exploring Kobe so much easier! Although we only stayed one night, their luggage service was incredibly helpful. Holding onto our family's luggage after check-out gave us so much more free time to enjoy the city. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
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Our guide on where to stay in Iwaoka

Find the best Iwaoka areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Iwaoka
Learn more about Iwaoka
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 coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

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.

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