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.
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.
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.
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
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: UTAGE Modern Japanese Taiko Live Show
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Our pick of the best Iwaoka Hotel Deals
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
ホテルは綺麗で清潔、朝食も種類豊富で味が濃くなく、美味しかったです。ただ、値段上仕方ありませんが、部屋は狭く、かつ、ユニットバスルームに臭いがあったのが減点でしょうか。それでも、値段を考えれば十分満足でした。
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya
Was able to get early check in for free.Staff are very pleasant.Breakfast need more variety.Overall was a great place to stay and highly recommended.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Location, Clean Room and friendly staff are excellent. The breakfast was amazing!! Thank you.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey KOBE
SPOTLESS
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Great location on the water, feels high end.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Iwaoka
Nishi
When in Nishi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Kobe Green Arena or Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium 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.
Iwaoka Travel Guide
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- Nishi Hotels
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- 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
