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.
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.
Activities
Volleyball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with locals!
Kobe: Rokko Forest Sound Museum Admission Ticket
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
Private Shore Excursion Kobe Port - Best of Kobe with a local
Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Cleaan
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
In a good location, with Lawson connected to the lobby. The room was small
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
very good location and freindly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 21 Dec 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 Shin-Kobe Ropeway.
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 Sannomiya 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, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower 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.
