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.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Catch an event at Hanshin Koshien Stadium during your trip to Nishinomiya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 Harborland
A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.
Kobe University
Enjoy the student vibe at Kobe University as part of your travels around Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its 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.
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Naruto Premium Ticket
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
OSAKA:Feel the Power! Learn Taiko Drum from Professionals
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Our pick of the best Iwaoka Hotel Deals
Kobe Portopia Hotel
Like this hotel, very convenient and price is reasonable.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
Staffs were super friendly and knowledgeable Giving excellent advices for where to tour around and how to get to places
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel
Wonderful, gorgeous view, comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey KOBE
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER
Convenient location, and a very clean room. Efficient and helpful staff and the breakfast has good variety of choice.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya
Really quiet. Self check in and out was smooth
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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 Uontana Shopping Street 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.
Boojicho
Boojicho might not have many top sights, but Noevir Stadium Kobe and Kobe Harborland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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
