Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kobe Tower which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre

Popular places to visit

Kobe Harborland

Kobe Harborland

5/5(4 reviews)

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Harborland
Meriken Park featuring a city, a garden and modern architecture

Meriken Park

5/5(3 reviews)

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
Kobe Tower which includes a skyscraper, night scenes and a city

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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 Tower
Ikuta Shrine

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.

Ikuta Shrine
Kobe City Hall

Kobe City Hall

Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.

Kobe City Hall
Kawasaki Good Times World

Kawasaki Good Times World

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Kawasaki Good Times World

Activities

Kitano Ijinkan, the historic district

Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting

AU$261
per adult
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

AU$185
per traveller
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

AU$115
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

AU$249
per traveller
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

AU$244
per adult
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
Kobe Port tower

"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"

AU$188
per adult
"Kobe City Tours: Discover with a Smiling Guide"
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Our pick of the best Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$118 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$118
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,184 reviews)
"super cool hotel resort, you got 7eleven inside the hotel, keep up the great work, see you next time!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$164 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$164
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,198 reviews)
"Nice and basic hotel. The room was clean but quite small for 4 members family. Good fit if you're traveling on a budget"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$210 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$210
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,636 reviews)
"This is not the first time we stay in this hotel. It’s modern, close to subway stations and lots to restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay in this hotel again."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$194 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$194
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
Great stay in hotel La frere Monterey
"I loved my stay in Osaka at the Monterey property. It was clean and all of the amenities were in the room. The beds were softer but still firm. The pillow was good. Aside from the stopping at the 2nd floor (reception) I couldn’t be happier with my stay. Right next to underground entrance. Next to ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$259 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$259
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,303 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, and the property was very clean. The food options at the restaurants mainly catered to the Japanese palate. Only crossaints and the fruits were inticing to my palate. Thank God for Shake Shack."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
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Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre

Chinatown featuring markets, signage and street scenes

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.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower featuring a city, skyline and a high-rise building

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
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Sannomiya

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Sannomiya
Kitano showing shopping, a city and street scenes

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.

Kitano
Kobe which includes street scenes and a city

Chuo Ward

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Chuo Ward
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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.

Shinkaichi

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