Iwaoka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Iwaoka
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
NZ$227
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
NZ$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
NZ$107
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
NZ$203
per adult
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
NZ$21
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Iwaoka Hotel Deals
Kobe Portopia Hotel
10-1 6-chome Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$116 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$116
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,159 reviews)
"I like the wide lobby that has plenty of seats for guests. There is a familymart in the hotel to get supper bites and personal care items that you may need. And not forgeting the generously discounted car park rate 1000yen per night."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
5-6 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$132 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$132
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,026 reviews)
"Great hotel by the harbour. We upgraded to the executive lounge which was well worth the money- we had afternoon tea, dinner, evening snacks and breakfast."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Kobe PortTower Hotel
6-1 Hatobacho Kobe Hyogo-ken
The price is NZ$71 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$71
7 July - 8 July
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum ...
7.4/10 Good! (539 reviews)
"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
1-Chome, Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$148 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$148
16 July - 17 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"This was a great hotel for location and value. We just walked off the train and up an elevator to the hotel easy to find. We had a beautiful view to the sky ride and area from the 31st floor. Staff were great and the room had everything we needed... Close to shopping, trains and things to do..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hotel Monterey KOBE
2-11-13 Shimoyamatedori Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$125 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$125
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Rules, rules, rules. Don't try to check in anytime before 3 pm. The answer is a hard no, even if many guests like us check out around 8:30 am. Worse, don't ask for an extra room key, even if you've booked two rooms and your spouse needs access to both rooms. Another hard no. The rooms are littered ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
2-2-28 Nakayamate-dori Kobe Hyogo
The price is NZ$93 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$93
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this hotel in Kobe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely hotel! Was only there a day, but definitely enjoyed my stay."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Iwaoka
Find the best Iwaoka areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Iwaoka
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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.
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Chuo Ward
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.
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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 Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.
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Arimacho
Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Tsuzumiga Falls, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.
Iwaoka Travel Guide
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- Hotels near Kobe International Exhibition Hall
- Nishi Hotels
- Kitano Hotels
- Kasai Hotels
- Hotels near Kobe Maritime Museum
- Shinkaichi Hotels
- Chuo Ward Hotels
- Ono Hotels
- Akashi Hotels
- Kakogawa Hotels
- Kobe City Centre Hotels
- Hotels near Kobe Station
- Nagata Hotels
- Hyogo Hotels
- Miki Hotels
- Nada Ward Hotels
- Kusumoto Hotels
- Takasago Hotels
- Hotels near Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Kobe Hotels
- Shimo-Takino Hotels
- Hotels near Kobe Wadamisaki Station
- Hyogo Prefecture Hotels
- Kato Hotels
- Kita Ward Hotels
- Hotels near Kobe Shioya Station
- Hotels near Meriken Park
- Hotels near Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Suma Ward Hotels
- Hotels near Kobe Convention Center
- Sannomiya Hotels
- Awaji Hotels
- Capsule Hotels in Kobe
- Ryokan in Kobe
- Hostels in Miki
- Capsule Hotels in Awaji
- Serviced Apartments in Hyogo Prefecture
- Capsule Hotels in Hyogo Prefecture
- Ryokan in Kobe Kasuganomichi Station
- Historic Hotels in Hyogo
- Family Hotels in Kitano
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Hyogo Prefecture
- Golf Hotels in Hyogo Prefecture
- Luxury Hotels in Kobe
- Cheap Hotels in Kobe
- Boutique Hotels in Kobe
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Kobe
- Beach Hotels in Kobe
- Hotel Monterey Group in Kobe City Centre
- Apa Hotels in Kobe
- Hotel Monterey Group in Kobe
- Ishin Hotels in Hyogo
- Nikko Hotels in Ono
- Daiwa Roynet Hotels in Kitano
- Kobe Golf Club
- Kobe Animal Kingdom
- Kobe Convention Center
- Suma Rikyu Park
- Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
- Akashi Municipal Planetarium
- Kobe Maritime Museum
- Kobe Holidays
- Himeji Central Park
- Korenji Temple
- Meriken Park
- Shin-Kobe Ropeway
- Mt. Futatabi
- Kitano Ijinkan Street
- Nunobiki Falls
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Ucc Coffee Museum
- Kobe University
- Sunflower Hill Park
- Kobe Harborland
- Fruit Flower Park
- Takasago Holidays
- Wakamatsu Park
- Akajika Shrine
- Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium
- Eshima
- Prefectural Awajishima Park
- Tojoko Toy Kingdom
- Visit Akashi
- Visit Kobe City Centre
- Visit Nagata
- Visit Harima
- Visit Kobe
- Visit Kasai
- Visit Rokko Island
- Visit Kakogawa
- Visit Miki
- Visit Tarumi Ward
- Visit Nada Ward
