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.
Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
You can take time to visit Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall during your travels to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its 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.
Activities
Private Tea Ceremony Experiences in Nishinomiya Hyogo japan
Private tour - Experience Kobe's Best Gems with a local host
Kobe: Arima Onsen Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Chuo Ward Hotel Deals
Kobe Portopia Hotel
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Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Room was very clean and somewhat spacious. Room temperature was HOT, but the option to open the window for cooler air was helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Convenient Car park is the best
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
This hotel is so convenient. And still the stuff is very nice and breakfast is great .
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Too noisy during midnight and cannot sleep
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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 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.
