Iwaoka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Kobe Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Rokkosan Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kobe with a visit to Rokkosan Ski Area. 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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Iwaoka Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
No A/C only heater. But the staff responded FAST w/a portable one. Toilet was a little plugged and they attended to it IMMEDIATELY! Staff here are exceptional!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
The hotel was beautiful! The bed was not very comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
Room was clean, spacious, offered a laundry mat, and was close to many different attractions in Kobe! It is a place I would book again! Check in process was very easy, and a very convenient 7/11 next door for any late night snacks! A great place to spend a few nights!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Staff wasvexcellent, room very clean, nearbeverything
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Kobe Plaza Hotel West
My stay was perfect best hotel experience I’ve ever hard thank you so much. I will come back on my next visit! 🙇 Julia at the front desk was very sweet and helpful. Thank you to all the staff.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka
Nishi
When in Nishi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Akashi Castle or Kobe Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Seishinchuo Station or Seishinminami Station.
Kanigasaka
Though Kanigasaka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like PLiCO Nishiakashi and Akashi Castle.
Tarumi Ward
If you're spending some time in Tarumi Ward, Mitsui Outlet Park and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Suma Ward
If you're spending time in Suma Ward, check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Suma Aqualife Park Kobe and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Myohoji Station or Myodani Station.
Nagata
Get to know Nagata and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Osaka Bay and Kobe Three Kingdoms Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Komagabayashi Station or Karumo Station to get around the city.
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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