Sannomiya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sannomiya
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 relaxing area.
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.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
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
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Table Tennis in Osaka & Kobe with Local Players!
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Kobe Guided Tour Including Port Area and Arima Onsen Town
Private Historic Road Hike in the Healing Forest of Arima
Our pick of the best Sannomiya Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sannomiya
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.
Kitano
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street or Space 11 Darvish Museum.
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, Kobe Tower and Kawasaki Good Times World are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
- Kobe City Hall
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Meriken Park
- Mount Rokko
- Port of Kobe
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Abeno Harukas
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Castle Park