Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a prominent red tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
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A waterfront cityscape with a prominent red tower, a white stadium, and modern buildings.
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A red tower with the sign "Port of" and a modern cityscape in the background.
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A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a modern bridge.
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A brightly lit building with a distinctive geometric design and a tall adjacent skyscraper.
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Stay near popular Chuo Ward attractions

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a river reflecting the lights.

Port of Kobe

8.6/10 (687 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Activities

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

NZ$122
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

NZ$200
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Kobe: Explore Every Bit of Nunobiki Herb Garden in 90 mins

Kobe: Explore Every Bit of Nunobiki Herb Garden in 90 mins

NZ$226
per adult
Kobe: Explore Every Bit of Nunobiki Herb Garden in 90 mins
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

NZ$167
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included

Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included

NZ$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kobe Food Tour: 10 dishes at Market/Chinatown; Kobe Beef Included
Kobe: Guided Tour of Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden

Kobe: Guided Tour of Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden

NZ$330
per adult
Kobe: Guided Tour of Nunobiki Waterfalls and Herb Garden
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Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals

Kobe PortTower Hotel

Kobe PortTower Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$90 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$90
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Meriken Park and Kobe Harborland are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (619 reviews)
"Bon emplacement, chambre typique et très confortable. Excellent service."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Kobe PortTower Hotel
Kobe Portopia Hotel

Kobe Portopia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$104 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$104
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
"ポートピアホテルは機会が有れば宿泊したいと思っていました。 スタッフ対応ローケーションは最高でした ただ気になったのがもう少しアップデートと バスタブの排水口の錆びシンクのまわりに カビの様なものが目につきました。 でもまた宿泊したいと思います ありがとうございました。"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$195 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$195
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
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 NZ$109 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$109
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,282 reviews)
"Incredible area 7 eleven was across the street. 5 min walk to super market and train. Not far from namba shrine. 14 min walk dontobori and 19 min walk to denden town"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$115 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$115
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$242 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$242
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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Our guide on where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.

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 Kobe City Museum.

A pathway lined with trees displaying autumn foliage, a stone wall on one side, and a bamboo fence on the other.
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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

A city skyline with illuminated buildings, a tall tower, and a waterfront.

Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Minatogawa Koen Station or Shinkaichi Station to get around.

A traditional Japanese sake brewery interior with wooden barrels, a large wooden barrel in the center, and a sign with information in Japanese.

Higashinada

Get to know Higashinada and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around the city.

Chuo Ward Travel Guide

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