Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by lush greenery and a pond.
A traditional Japanese temple with a curved roof, stone steps leading up to the entrance, and statues of lions on either side.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure, surrounded by stone steps and a stone wall.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a cable car system, and a clear blue sky.
A waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage.

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$92
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Herb Garden in Kobe

Kobe City Private Tours

NZ$189
per adult
Kobe City Private Tours
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai

NZ$301
per adult
Tadao Ando's Architectural Aesthetics Journey in Kansai
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen

NZ$103
per adult
Private Japanese Calligraphy near Arima Onsen
Kobe’s Top Restaurant Reservation for A5 Kobe Beef & Sushi

Kobe’s Top Restaurant Reservation for A5 Kobe Beef & Sushi

NZ$99
per adult
Kobe’s Top Restaurant Reservation for A5 Kobe Beef & Sushi
Kobe : Private Custom Tour

Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)

NZ$219
per adult
Kobe : Private Custom Tour (Excursion to Osaka / Kyoto possible)
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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$79 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$79
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (592 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$133 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$133
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,259 reviews)
"It is rather an old hotel. It's clean, staff were helpful, but just the facility is old."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Kobe Portopia Hotel
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4 out of 5
4-2-1 Kanocho Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$179 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$179
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I stayed at Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya for 4 nights and 5 days and had a wonderful experience! The check-in and check-out process was quick and easy, and the staff were very helpful throughout my stay. One of my favorite parts was the breakfast buffet—the dining area has a superb view, and the food ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya
Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

3.5 out of 5
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$189 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$189
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Central hotel, easy to get around. Somewhat dated but I don’t mind at all. Big rooms, very clean with fast internet,"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Monterey KOBE
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

4.5 out of 5
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$230 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$230
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,091 reviews)
"Very cool design Feel luxury The view right facing the Harbour with a small balcony with is not common in a lot of hotel room."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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$105 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$105
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
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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 Ikuta Shrine.

A forest with autumn foliage, a stone monument, and a pathway.
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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 large, historic building with a central entrance and two towers, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a hilly landscape in the background.
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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.

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