Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Meriken Park
This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.
Kobe Tower
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 Animal Kingdom
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Kobe Animal Kingdom home during your holiday in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Motomachi Shopping Street
During your visit to Kobe, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Motomachi Shopping Street. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Activities
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Table Tennis in Osaka & Kobe with Local Players!
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great bathing facilities!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great location, professional and kind staff, clean room, overall excellent experience.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean Room and staff is great!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
It was a great stay, the room seems very clean
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Good amenities, kind staff, spacious lobby
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Such an amazing hotel! Super close to everything, super clean, and lots of toiletries offered
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
