Kita Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kita Ward
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.
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.
Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets®
You can do some window-shopping at Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets® during your visit to Kobe.
Fruit Flower Park
Bring the children to Fruit Flower Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kobe. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.
Kin no yu
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kin no yu during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Zuihoji Park
Zuihoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima
Our pick of the best Kita Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Wished a stayed longer
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Breakfast variety was very nice. And they had enough tables to accommodate everyone quickly. Very clean serving area. Rooms are also very clean. They are quite small, but we did not spend that much time in the rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Room was very clean, we would have preferred more of a curtain than a full blackout panel but it was good
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
No notes, one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at. From the comfy pyjamas to the rooftop onsen overlooking the city. Incredible.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lovely location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Room space was good but recommendation is to separate bathroom. shower, and washing areas. Very inconvenient if 3 adults are in the room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
Nada Ward
While visiting Nada Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kobe Ōji Zoo and Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm.
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.
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.
Mikagechō
While Mikagechō may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kobe Ōji Zoo and Kobe Shiritsu Rokkosan Farm.
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.
