Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Kobe City Centre

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights

NZ$719
Per adult
Explore Kobe: Kitano Ijinkan-Gai and Vibrant City Highlights
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Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe

NZ$1,866
Per adult
Osaka 8 hr Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kobe
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Shin-Kobe: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental

NZ$88
Per adult
Shin-Kobe: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental
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Kobe Custom Full Day Tour

NZ$705
Per adult
Kobe Custom Full Day Tour
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Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk

NZ$719
Per adult
Kobe Coastal Charm: Harborland & Scenic Views Walk
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Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide

NZ$832
Per adult
Osaka 8hr Tour from Kobe: English speaking Driver, No Guide
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Our pick of the best Kobe City Centre Hotel Deals

Brenza Hotel
Brenza Hotel
3 out of 5
6-1-1 Kumoidori, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo
The price is NZ$78 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$78
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Polite staff with good English speaking skills. Room is clean and tidy with enough space for 2 big luggage. 3 minutes walk to JR station and bus terminal, highly recommended!!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Brenza Hotel
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$86 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$86
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,164 reviews)
"Not so clean the carpets stained the bed sheets stained and hallways smelled like cigarettes. Was affordable and very close to many sites. Overall not bad for the price."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$189 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$189
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
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! (2,653 reviews)
Conveniently Located
"Very conveniently located, on top of Link Umeda for your shopping needs. The Airport Limousine bus stops right outside the hotel from the airport. Very clean and tidy with a great view"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$116 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$116
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,087 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and accommodating. And this hotel does have a bunch of amenities. There’s a whole convenience store located on the 4th floor. Overall our stay was pretty good. The only things that was bothersome was the size of the rooms. There’s practically zero space to store your luggage ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35, Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is NZ$129 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
NZ$129
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,417 reviews)
"Just down the road from universal city and across the road from the train station"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$180 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$180
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient location"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre

Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city

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 showing a sunset, skyline and a city

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Meriken Park 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 a city, shopping 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 featuring a city and street scenes

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 Nunobiki Herb Park, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

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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 Culture Hall and Harborland Park.

Shinkaichi

Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

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